Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, ice climbing is an incredibly dangerous sport. Every year, people die climbing walls of ice with razor sharp tools and many more are seriously injured. The hazards include falling, being hit by falling ice, being buried alive in an avalanche, or impaled by your own ice axe. While the statistics may be discouraging, following basic #securityriskmanagement principles will greatly increase your odds of success. Yes, this is me, not al