Keyword: Ice screws

Aluminum vs. steel: Today you will learn how ice screws behave under load and what difference the material makes.

When climbing ice falls you have the freedom and privilege to choose your own climbing line and belay it as you see fit. For the latter, ice screws play a central role. In this article, the ice climber, mountain guide and author Peter von Känel explains what is important when it comes to ice screws.