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Is competitive ice climbing actually an elitist sport that ignores the real-life rescue and mountaineering skills that matter?
As climbing gyms proliferate and competition formats grow, the gap between sport climbing and practical alpine skills widens, raising questions about what the sport truly values. Cast your vote and share your take on whether competitive ice climbing has lost touch with its rescue and mountaineering roots.
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