Climbing Photography By Ben Herndon

"Invest in a huge down coat," he says. "Also, get the Costco pack of Little Hotties because those tiny bags of portable warmth are gold when it's -22 degrees in Hyalite Canyon. As far as getting shots, you have to be incredibly patient and willing to make some hard approaches sometimes. It's often miserable, which makes it much more rewarding. It's also one of the most aesthetic photography subjects that I've ever seen. You find these stunning ice formations and landscapes, add the human aspect into it, and all of the sudden you have this powerful visual metaphor about the relationship between people and nature. But seriously, buy a good coat."
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