Ice Climbing

Category Climb

“ That’s the only death, the real death.. being dead when you are alive that’s the real death. – Henry Miller ”

“ Facing your fears robs them of their power - Mark Burnett ”

“ One does not climb to attain enlightenment; rather, one climbs because they are enlightened. – Zen Master Futomaki ”

“ That’s the only death, the real death.. being dead when you are alive that’s the real death. – Henry Miller ”

“ Facing your fears robs them of their power - Mark Burnett ”

“ One does not climb to attain enlightenment; rather, one climbs because they are enlightened. – Zen Master Futomaki ”

“ That’s the only death, the real death.. being dead when you are alive that’s the real death. – Henry Miller ”

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Uncertainty.  Fear.  Icy cold calculation and nerves of steel. All of these factors come into play with ice climbing.  Just ask Will Gadd, one of the most accomplished ice climbers on the planet who among numerous achievements has climbed Niagara Falls.  Real adventurers, like Will are comfortable with being cold and potentially wet for a few hours to multiple days. To qualify as an EDGE sport, you must take on advanced steep climbs that require belay devices, carabiners, crampons (ad-on grips for boots), and heavily insulated gear.

 

 

FICOR Score

(Fatality & Injury Classification of Risk)

Discipline : WI6
Discipline : WI3
Discipline : WI4
Discipline : WI7
Discipline : WI5
Severe Injuries of 1: X Hours Participating

FICOR score is based on XDGE's proprietary scoring system

Minimum score to be considered for XDGE is 50, and the maximum is 100. This FICOR score is based on available data combined with XDGE's proprietary scoring system which weights several factors based on importance, including: insurance risk scores for the particular activity being evaluated, reaction time available as an adverse event unfolds, speed, height, depth, technical difficulty, ability to mitigate risk during activity, availability of backup equipment, involvment of other participants, location of activity, mental focus required, outcome resulting of most mishaps such as death or hospitalization, and a determination of the likelihood of having a major accident if that sport is done frequently.

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