Ice World Cup 2002

The third IWC 2002 starts in Kirov in January and continues in Pitztal, Valle di Daone, Saas Fee to finish in Quebec

November 2001

The Ice World Cup 2002 starts exactly where it left off last year, in Kirov on 2-5 January. And once again this season’s calendar is comprised of 5 stages that take the athletes from Russia to Austria’s Pitztal, Valle di Daone in Italy, Saas-Fee in Switzerland and then across the ocean to Quebec, one of ice climbing’s most important strongholds.

What’s in store for this third IWC? 2000 was hallmarked by the novelty factor, by highly motivated athletes having fun, almost forming a clan. In 2001 this fun and family atmosphere prevailed to some extent, but a greater competitive spirit took hold. Bouldering established itself and the competition environment clearly distinguished itself from ice climbing outdoors, clearly laying the foundations for a new discipline. In 2002 many issues previously ignored will have to be confronted, first and foremost the climbing structures themselves. At present these are difficult to construct, expensive and, just like the ice that covers them, fickle. No doubt there will be some development here.

And what about the athletes? Word has it that Will Gadd will be back. Winner of the first edition in 2000 and without a doubt one of the best ice climbers around, the Canadian will be one to watch out for. As will Mauro 'Bubu' Bole, who has confirmed his participation for this season. One of competition’s main protagonists, he'll give his all both during the competition and in the parties afterwards.

Wind Ice Adventure Valle Di Daone 2001.
Once again Italy’s Valle di Daone will host a bouldering event, and work is already underway to create a new structure, directed Candido Ghezzi and Maurizio Gallo. And like last year the competition will take place during the winter meeting "Pareti di Cristallo". With 136 icefalls to choose from, the valley is an ice climber’s paradise. The time has come to sharpen those blades!

Ice World Cup 2002

Kirov
2 - 5 January 2002

Pitztal
11 - 12 January 2002

Valle di Daone
17 - 20 January 2002

Saas-Fee
25 - 26 January 2002

Quebec
1 - 3 March 2002

Valle di Daone 2001
Ice World Cup 2001

Further info:
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