Olympics Debut Ice Climbing

This year marked the debut of ice climbing in the Winter Olympics. Thanks to the folks at Gear Junkie we have the opportunity to hear an insiders perspective straight from Sochi of what it was really like. Read the full article here or preview below.

"Ice Climbing At The Olympics. Insider's Perspective From 'World Stage' In Sochi"

BY: GORDON MCARTHUR

When the world came to Sochi for the 2014 Winter Olympic Games, ice climbing was right there, front and center. While the sport was not a competition, the exhibition wall introduced spectators from around the world to a sport often practiced in remote and rugged wilderness.

Gordon McArthur, a climber from British Columbia, was in the mix. The Wigwam-sponsored athlete stopped in Russia to take part in the exhibition as he toured for the World Cup competition with Team Canada.

“There wasn’t any official competition. Just a group of amazing athletes from all over the world showcasing the sport in front of the world,” McArthur said. Below, he shares the experience of climbing at the Olympics in Sochi. —Sean McCoy

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