Though California is home to several ice playgrounds — including Lee Vining Canyon and June Lake — ice climbing season tends to be ephemeral. So go while you can.

From naturally frozen waterfalls to man-made ice walls, check out our pick of the best places in the world to go ice climbing, whether you're a beginner or an expert. By Will Gray 6 min read ...

The park is a 10-minute walk from the scenic mountain village of Ouray, but it draws climbers from around the world and is home base for a long list of local guides who teach ice climbing all winter.

Grasping on to the side of Sunset Rock as tightly as he could with both his hands and feet, the nervous reporter prayed that he would somehow make it back down. "Please, God, don't leave me up ...

Ice climbing is arguably the most treacherous mountain sport. It takes place in tough, often subzero conditions, on extremely smooth surfaces with few holds.

The climbing wall that will simulate mountain climbing and ice climbing will be used by athletes from between 15 and 25 countries that have qualifying athletes who compete in the sport.