How do you create a manmade 60 foot ice tower….bury 4 telephone poles and add H2O.  The ice tower at Big White Ski Resort up in BC is covered with 3 feet of ice and you can climb it even if you’re a beginner. As far as après activities go, iceclimbing is a pretty sporty option before compulsory beverages.

p.s. if you were wondering what the baddest ass iceclimbing scene from a movie it is 1000% this 2016 Bollywood Shivaay. ***bonus points if you notice something wrong with his gear.

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