Stephen Koch

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Entries Tagged as 'Ice Climbing'

Stephen Koch’s Ice Climbing Tip #1: What’s in Your Pack

November 29th, 2011 · No Comments · Ice Climbing, Instruction, Videos, climbing tips

Well it’s the cold and dark time of year again. Time for ice to form and time to climb the ice. Below is a short video about what I carry in my pack for a day of ice climbing. Enjoy! Recommend on Facebook Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post

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Ice Climbing Tips with Stephen Koch

January 10th, 2011 · 2 Comments · Ice Climbing, climbing tips

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Shattered – Story of a Mountain Rescue

September 8th, 2010 · 6 Comments · Ice Climbing, Videos

I was climbing on the Valhalla Traverse on the Enclosure/Grand Teton when my climbing partner, Michelle Smith, slipped and fell on the challenging terrain. After tumbling 30 feet down the mountain, the rope came taut and she stopped. It was then that she looked down at her misshapen leg and realized the severity of the [...]

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2010 Ouray Ice Festival Update and Competition Results

January 21st, 2010 · 2 Comments · Ice Climbing

Ouray is a fantastic place and the Ice Festival held there every January is a great event that is an opportunity for folks interested in the sport of ice climbing to take clinics with sponsored climbers, demo the latest gear from top brands, see slideshows, win gear, be entertained, see the competition, eat good food, [...]

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Risk and Alpinism

October 28th, 2009 · 7 Comments · Fatherhood, Ice Climbing, Jackson Hole

Self exploration and expression through danger has been part of my DNA since I was a small boy.

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Exposure With a View – Black Ice Couloir

October 3rd, 2009 · 2 Comments · Ice Climbing, Jackson Hole Lifestyle, Photography, climbing tips

I climbed the Black Ice Couloir in Grand Teton National Park last week. I had a blast and it was the first moderately serious solo climb that I have done in several years. The climbing and conditions were favorable and felt moderate enough where I did not break out the rope, which I took as [...]

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How To File / Sharpen Crampons

May 14th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Climbing Tutorials, Ice Climbing, Videos, climbing tips

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Raven Crack-ed

February 8th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Climbs, Ice Climbing, Jackson Hole

The Raven Crack, across from the Snaz Buttress in Death Canyon, Grand Teton National Park, WY, was finally climbed this winter by Sam Magro, a strong and genial 27 year old from Bozeman, MT, and me last Wednesday. It was my fourth attempt on the route. The line is a thing of beauty and had [...]

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2009 Ouray Ice Festival and Competition Wrap-up

January 18th, 2009 · No Comments · Entertainment, Ice Climbing, Training

I had a great time at the 2009 Ouray Ice Festival and Competition. This was the second year I competed and I am very pleased with my 5th place finish. Last year I did not make it into the finals. My success this year must have had a great deal to do with the weight [...]

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