The Iowan | January/February 2014 vol.62 | no.3

Multiple belaying ropes allow three climbers to ascend simultaneously. The ice changes shape and consistency daily, so no two climbs are the same.

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The Iowan | January/February 2014 vol.62 | no.3

Published on Jan 2, 2014

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