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All ice climbers outfit themselves with roughly the same
specialized gear, be they adventurers exploring remote ice
shafts at some of the highest altitudes on Earth, or hobbyists
tackling local frozen waterfalls on weekends. Balancing
durability with flexibility and light weight, ice clothes and
equipment allow climbers to accomplish what would otherwise be
impossible—deft movements over slick, frigid, vertical
surfaces. In this interactive, get to know the essential
components of an ice climber's wardrobe. To launch the
interactive, click on
the image at left.—Lexi Krock
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