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Once upon a time, ice climbing was less of a weekend hobby and more of a general necessity for people living in frozen, icy climes. If you lived in the Alps or the Himalayas before tunnels were ...

Ice-climbing destinations can range from human-made parks, like the one in Ouray, Colo., to natural climbs, like a frozen waterfall near downtown Quebec City. I chose Cody, an adventure town and ...