Climbing can be especially dangerous activity, please don't do anything you wouldn't otherwise do just because you read about it here.  Conditions change all the time.    People die ice climbing every year, despite taking every precaution. Climb safe, err on the side of caution. Nothing on this web site is an endorsement for you to take a risk or go climbing; I'd rather you just stayed safe at home. By using this web site you agree to take responsibility for your own actions and hold the producer of this content blameless.