Ice climbing, one of the most exotic climbing experiences in the kingdom of mountains - Nepal, is gaining a lot of popularity among the climbers. Ice climbing is an adventure of peaks that can be experienced in the middle of winter when the temperatures are cold, and snowfall blocks the trails to mountains. Despite limited transportation and shutdown of teahouses on the way, climbers take the journey to experience ice climbing, which is the most challenging climbing activity.

The best things about ice climbing or climbing mountains during winter seasons are the freshness of the air, clear sky, visible and apparent landscape, and tough trail to experience the ultimate adventure. For ice-climbers, winter is their best season, and nothing can allure them as much as the snow-covered trails to epic mountains.

One of the famous ice climbing destinations in the area around Humde in Lamjung, having outstanding trail with several frozen waterfalls. The trekking trail from Humde to Manang via ice lake to reach Annapurna Circuit, and finally, Jomsom is something alluring and challenging.

Another exciting ice climbing trekking is Eagle Nest Waterfall that lies in the Langtang Valley. It lies north of Kathmandu and borders the Tibetan region. This waterfall climbing leads you to the frozen waterfall, and you can accomplish the trip within a week. New ice climbing destinations are being discovered and is attracting a lot of climbers to take the risk and challenge themselves.

Ice climbing gears are different than standard climbing gears. You will require several trekking gears per professional guidance, depending on which area you are about to conquer. Everything depends on some pointy metal stuck into ice whose cracking or splintering can create a little risk of breaking down. Ice climbing is completely a technical climbing activity that requires a lot of professional skills and partners who can guide you to the way up.

Not all ice climbing is successful. Some climbers or troops have to return because of change in the weather or due to extreme snowfall on the way. But it cannot be called the failure of the trip. The journey through the ice itself is an accomplishment, and the trekkers should understand and accept all kinds of problems they face on their way.

Ice climbing in Nepal is completely different from that in other countries. You will witness outstanding snow-capped mountains, even on most of your iceless climbing trails. The trails can be challenging, so Walk Through the Himalayas recommends you complete research, take professional help, and take a guide along with you.