8 Best Places In The World For An Ice Climbing Adventure

1. Ouray, Colorado, USA

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2. Cogne, Italy

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3. Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada

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4. Hokkaido, Japan

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5. Kandersteg, Switzerland

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6. Rjukan, Norway

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7. Glen Coe, Scotland

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8. Himalayas, Nepal

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