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Utah Ice Climbing

Best Ice Climbing Canyons in Utah

- Story by Mark Wilson

Utah is known for its world-class desert climbing, but in the heart of winter you can find some of the best big ice climbs in the midwest deep within the state’s canyons. Utah is one of the best states for ice climbing. You can find a wide variety of routes for your ice climbing adventure no matter your expertise. The canyons provide some amazing one-pitch and multi-pitch routes with several different variations. Despite what tends to be a short season lasting usually from December to February, Utah is becoming a go-to place for ice climbers across the nation.

 ??  ?? Below and opposite: Nikki Smith at Provo Canyon
Below and opposite: Nikki Smith at Provo Canyon

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