Ice climber and NZ Alpine Team member Sooji Clarkson

July 2023

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July 2023

Sooji Clarkson loves technical ice and mixed climbing in alpine terrain. In her pack much of the weight and space is occupied by climbing hardware and ropes. Everything else is carefully chosen to be lightweight, small, and to have multiple uses.  “I try not to carry more than 20kg,” she says. “I’m not a very […]

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