An Intro to Ice Climbing with Pat Cooke

This week Jay and Lee are joined by Pat Cooke, an avid ice climber and regular at Russell Crag during the warm months. Pat has led over 1,000 ice climbs in the last 18 years, so he has a thing or two to share about the sport, including his approach to safety and how to sustain long term enjoyment in the sport. Plus, hear Pat’s unvarnished opinions about Jay and Lee’s work on the lines at Russell Crag! Follow along with First Ascent on Instagram at  @firstascentpod. Jay and Lee can be found at @jayknower and @xxleeweexx Disclaimer: The information expressed in this episode is for entertainment purposes only, and is not intended as, nor should it be interpreted as, informational or instructional.