Ice climbing anchors are where a lot of people get a bit too relaxed. You've got a screw in the ice, a sling around it, the rope clipped through, and it feels solid. Then the temperature climbs a few degrees, the sun hits the gully, and the ice you trusted turns to mush. If you're getting into ice climbing in Scotland, this is the thing to get right first. Here's how ice anchors differ from rock anchors, and why the habits that keep you safe on rock can get you into trouble o