The Fang (frozen waterfall) facts for kids
The Fang is a tall waterfall, about 165 feet high. That's like a 15-story building! You can find it in the town of Vail, Colorado.
Why is The Fang So Popular?
The Fang is most famous during the cold winter months. This is because the waterfall freezes solid, turning into a giant pole of ice. Imagine a huge, frozen ice wall!
Many people love to climb this icy wall. It's a very difficult climb, so climbers need special gear like ice axes and and crampons (spikes on their boots). They enjoy the challenge of reaching the top of this 165-foot-tall, 26-foot-wide frozen waterfall.
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What Kind of Waterfall is The Fang?
The Fang is special because it's both a frozen waterfall and a plunge waterfall. A plunge waterfall is one where the water falls straight down without touching the rock face.
What makes The Fang unique is that it keeps its shape even when it freezes. Most plunge waterfalls have very fast water, which makes it hard for them to freeze completely. But The Fang freezes into a solid, climbable ice column, which is why it's such a popular spot for ice climbing.
