How to select and maintain essential gear including ice axes, ropes, ice screws, and more What to wear when climbing in the cold, from helmets to crampons Foundational ice climbing techniques and how to put them all together efficiently Strategies for reading ice, selecting a line, and climbing it safely Advanced techniques for climbing glacial ice and unusual ice patterns Drytool footwork and movement tactics for mixed climbing Tips for reducing risk when approaching, leading, and descending Year-round training plans