Screaming Barfies Challenge: For the Climate
Fundraiser for the American Alpine Club
Fundraiser for the American Alpine Club
Fundraiser for the American Alpine Club
When: All of November
Fast facts:
We don't need to wait for ice season to scream (and barf) for joy.
• The challenge: Ice tool hangs with icy cold hands
We don't need to wait for ice season to scream (and barf) for joy.
• The challenge: Ice tool hangs with icy cold hands
About the fundraiser: Screaming for climate change
Globally, climate change is leading to fewer days below freezing.
What's that mean for ice climbing? Probably more dry-tooling.
But while we have the chance to do something, we should.
AAC climate change research:
The American Alpine Club is doing important research, policy work, advocacy, and education around the impact of climate change on climbing.
They recently released a first-of-its-kind study evaluating seasonal temperatures and ice season length in the Mount Washington Valley of New Hampshire, one of the premiere ice climbing destinations in the U.S.
(Read the report and watch the film freeze//thaw here.)
Short answer: The ice climbing season is getting shorter.
That makes me a little sick to my stomach. Like screaming barfies.
Globally, climate change is leading to fewer days below freezing.
What's that mean for ice climbing? Probably more dry-tooling. And that makes me a litt
But while we have the chance to do something, we should.
AAC climate change research:
The American Alpine Club is doing important research, policy work, advocacy, and education around the impact of climate change on climbing.
They recently released a first-of-its-kind study evaluating historical data on seasonal temperatures and ice season length in the Mount Washington Valley of New Hampshire, one of the premiere ice climbing destinations in the U.S.
(Read the report and watch the film freeze//thaw here.)
Short answer: The ice climbing season is getting shorter.
That makes me a little sick to my stomach. Like screaming barfies.
About the fundraiser: Screaming for climate change
Globally, climate change is leading to fewer days below freezing.
So what's that mean for ice climbing? Probably more dry-tooling.
But while we have the chance to do something, we should.
AAC climate change research:
The American Alpine Club is doing important research, policy work, advocacy, and education around the impact of climate change on climbing.
They recently released a first-of-its-kind study evaluating historical data on seasonal temperatures and ice season length in the Mount Washington Valley of New Hampshire, one of the premiere ice climbing destinations in the U.S.
(Read the report and watch the film freeze//thaw here.)
Short answer: The ice climbing season is getting shorter.
That makes me a little sick to my stomach. Like screaming barfies.
How to participate
The challenge:
Start by dunking your hands in ice water for one minute. Then, hang on your ice tools for as long as you can!
Hang however you want: Two hands, one handed, in a figure four, feet on a chair in front of you; this is meant to be fun and doable, anyone can join!
How to enter:
1. Film a video of your hang and post to Instagram to be eligible for prizes.
What to include:
• The ice dunk
• Say, "I'm screaming for climate change!"
• Challenge a friend to participate next
Edit the video how you please (i.e., play at 10x speed, you don't need to show the full one-minute plunge, etc.).
2. Tag @ice_ice_beta, @forecast_equipment, @alto_gear and @theclimbingzine
3. In the caption, share that you're fundraising for the American Alpine Club (@americanalpine) through the #screamingbarfieschallenge.
4. Include the fundraising link: <<iceicebeta.com/screaming-barfies-fundraiser>>
5. Tag a friend and nominate them to do the #screamingbarfieschallenge!
6. Lastly, consider donating to the AAC! (See below).
Prizes:
🧊 Ice Screw Wrap by Alto Gear
🧊 Crampon pouches (a new product!) by Forecast Equipment
🧊 Ice climbing poster by Erik Howes
🧊 Issues of the Climbing Zine
🧊 Ice Ice Beta t-shirt
🧊 etc. etc.
Prizes will be awarded for things like: longest hang, best style, and/or whatever whimsical notion we have. Winners will be announced on November 30.
How to participate
The challenge:
Start by dunking your hands in ice water for one minute. Then, hang on your ice tools for as long as you can!
Hang however you want: Two hands, one handed, in a figure four, feet on a chair in front of you; this is meant to be fun and doable, anyone can join!
How to enter:
1. Film a video of your hang and post to Instagram to be eligible for prizes.
What to include:
• The ice dunk
• Say, "I'm screaming for climate change!"
• Challenge a friend to participate next
Edit the video how you please (i.e., play at 10x speed, you don't need to show the full one-minute plunge, etc.).
2. Tag @ice_ice_beta, @forecast_equipment, @alto_gear and other participating partners.
3. In the caption, share that you're fundraising for the American Alpine Club (@americanalpine) through the #screamingbarfieschallenge.
4. Include the fundraising link: <<iceicebeta.com/screaming-barfies-fundraiser>>
5. Tag a friend and nominate them to do the #screamingbarfieschallenge!
6. Lastly, consider donating to the AAC! (See below).
Prizes:
🧊 Ice Screw Wrap by Alto Gear
🧊 Crampon pouches (a new product!) by Forecast Equipment
🧊 Ice climbing poster by Erik Howes
🧊 Issues of the Climbing Zine
🧊 Ice Ice Beta t-shirt
🧊 etc. etc.
Prizes will be awarded for things like: longest hang, best style, and/or whatever whimsical notion we have. Winners will be announced on November 30.
Partners
Partners
Forecast Equipment
Making the one tool to rule them all.
forecastequipment.com
Alto Gear
Ice climbing accessories made from upcycled and recycled materials.
altogear.com
Climbing Zine
The longest running independent climbing zine.
climbingzine.com
Donate to the AAC