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Photo gallery Going after winter — with an axe

February 6, 2021

Participants learned how to use ice climbing equipment during a Wisconsin Union Winter Carnival event  presented by the Hoofers Mountaineering Club on Feb. 5. They were given the opportunity to use an ice axe, set an ice screw and wear crampons in the event along the Memorial Union Terrace shoreline of Lake Mendota.

Adam Remus, Hoofers advisor, demonstrates how to use an ice screw.

Adam Remus, Hoofers advisor, demonstrates how to use an ice screw. Photo by: Bryce Richter

A participant selects an ice axe from a table of climbing equipment.

A participant selects an ice axe from a table of climbing equipment. Photo by: Bryce Richter

Participants get a feel for using an ice axe.

Participants get a feel for using an ice axe. Photo by: Bryce Richter

Participants lace up boots with crampons attached to get a good grip on ice.

Participants lace up boots with crampons attached to get a good grip on ice. Photo by: Bryce Richter

Lizz Epp, gear master for the Mountaineering Club, demonstrates how to climb ice.

Lizz Epp, gear master for the Mountaineering Club, demonstrates how to climb ice. Photo by: Bryce Richter

An ice screw is inserted into an ice mound to provide a handhold for climbing.

An ice screw is inserted into an ice mound to provide a handhold for climbing. Photo by: Bryce Richter

Student Hernan Ballard sinks an ice axe into the ice to get a handhold.

Student Hernan Ballard sinks an ice axe into the ice to get a handhold. Photo by: Bryce Richter

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