Climbing video of Will Stanhope nearly hitting the second to last hold of Cobra Crack (5.14) in Squamish before popping off. He later went on to make the fifth ascent of the route. The Cobra Crack 5.14, Will Stanhope from Sonnie Trotter on Vimeo. (via Sonnie Trotter)
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Climbing Video: Will Stanhope works Cobra Crack (5.14) in Squamish
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Quick Sends - 6/26/09
26 Jun 2009 | 8:15 pmThe Access Fund signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Park Service (NPS) outlining a relationship between climbers and the NPS. Nalle Hukkataival is in Colorado sending Jade (V15) and establishing a new V13 called Sunseeker. Adam Ondra repeats Alex Huber’s Om (5.14d) at Endstal, Germany. Om sat unrepeated for 17 years after Huber’s first ascent. Will Stanhope gets 5th ascent of Sonnie Trotter’s Cobra Crack (5.14) in Squamish. Alex Honnold and Sean Leary climb the Salathé Wall in a record time of 4:55. Stephan Siegrist made the first successful redpoint ascent of… -
New Study Links Higher BPA Levels to Drinking From Polycarbonate Water Bottles
25 Jun 2009 | 2:21 pmA new Harvard study confirms the health risks associated with BPA in polycarbonate water bottles. We found that drinking cold liquids from polycarbonate bottles for just one week increased urinary BPA levels by more than two-thirds. If you heat those bottles, as is the case with baby bottles, we would expect the levels to be considerably higher. (via Trailspace) -
Trad Climbing Techniques, Tricks, and Tips
24 Jun 2009 | 12:29 pmRick from Cremnomaniac has complied a nice list of trad climbing techniques, tricks, and tips. Trad climbing has lost some of its appeal, or is a smaller blip on the radar. I still know plenty of folks that prefer trad, but there was a day when there was only trad. Trad climbing may be analogous to a lost culture. In fact, it is a culture within a culture, and as with the loss of any culture, it’s inevitable that knowledge specific to that culture is also lost. My goal here is to create and catalog the (lost) techniques, tricks, and tips particular to, or useful for trad climbing. (via… -
Will Gadd on Tragedy
22 Jun 2009 | 9:51 amWill Gadd writes a provocative post on the recent deaths of Jonny Copp, Micah Dash, and Wade Johnson and using the tragedy label. For me I’m never going to use the word “tragedy” in reference to a climbing or mountain sports accident again. A tragedy is when a whole family gets killed by a drunk driver. A tragedy is when a little kid gets abused. A tragedy is when a 30-year old mother of two young kids gets cancer and dies. Dying while climbing, kayaking, paragliding, BASE jumping or any other form of outdoor recreation isn’t a fucking tragedy, it’s a clearly…
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Discover Rock Climbing in Gozo
For all those waiting to try or wanting to do some more rock climbing, there is a new event just for you! Malta Activities are going to take their Discover Rock Climbing sessions to Gozo for a day. There will be two sessions, one at 9am and one at 2pm. The half day sessions will allow you to sample some of the fantastic climbing available whilst also getting the opportunity to discover Gozo! This event will take place on the last Sunday of the month. Tickets Available From: Available by contacting via email, telephone or online at website. Adult Entry Cost: € 45 The sessions are open until… -
Summer Events at The Climbing Works
Here is a run down of what's happening at The Climbing Works during the summer holidays, for young climbers aged 7 -17 years old. 3 Day courses Beginners For those with little or no climbing experience, these 3 day courses are a great introduction to the sport of bouldering. Participants will learn basic climbing technique, balance, strength and how to keep themselves and others safe while climbing. At the end of the 3 day course participants who are 14 years old and over, will become junior members of The Climbing Works and be able to climb whenever they want without an instructor. Ideal for… -
Cliffhanger at Sheffield's Millhouse Park
On the 11th and 12th of July, Sheffield's Millhouse park will once again become the home for the Cliffhanger outdoor event. The highlight of Cliffhanger for all climbers will be the British Bouldering Championships. The Climbing Works will be cheering on two of our lovely receptionists Leah Crane and Mina Leslie – Wujastyk and also Dave Mason one of our top coaches, for the title of British Bouldering Champion 2009. Finals will be taking place on the Sunday afternoon. If watching the best British climbers battle it out for a place in the finals inspires you to improve your own climbing then… -
Access Fund Signs MOU with Nat'l Park Service
The Access Fund announced that, after six years of collaborative negotiations, it has finalized and signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the National Park Service (NPS). The newly signed MOU frames a cooperative relationship between the climbing community and the National Park Service. It outlines the common interests that the parties share—such as conservation and planning—as well as how they will work together to reach common goals. The greatest value of this MOU will be realized by the Access Fund's more than 70 affiliated local climbing organizations, which can leverage the… -
Intro to Climbing at X-treme Rock Climbing Miami
Introduction to Gym Climbing is open for ages 14 and over and a requirement if you've never done any roped climbing before. A release of liability waiver is required and can be filled out at the gym if over 18 years old or if under 18 must be filled out by a parent either at the gym or downloaded and brought with the climber. This class gets someone with little or no climbing experience climbing safely at X-treme Rock Climbing. Participants will learn safety systems of belaying, basic knot tying and basic climbing movement in this session. Includes all equipment. Space is limited in each of…
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Road Trip Number 8 Four to Score in Joe’s For Sure
24 Jun 2009 | 10:33 amFortunately for those of you interested in the long haul here in Joe’s Valley the list of multiple star problems, free camping, and unbelievable fried foods could keep you busy for a lifetime. I would love to share all of our bouldering experiences but it dulls the anticipation for your exploration. Therefore, I have narrowed it down to four unique lines that offer a plethora of different movement and awe inspiring variation in Mother Nature’s artwork. 1) Bring the Heatwole: at the “Garden of Eden Area”(found in the black Utah bouldering guide). This problem is located in a small cave… -
Guest Blogger Lonnie Kauk
17 Jun 2009 | 4:43 pmThe last three years I’ve been living my life as a professional snowboarder and climbing has been my great escape. Let’s see how I can tell you my story. I could stomp it out so quickly but there is so much to tell. I was born and grew up in Yosemite Valley. I was always around climbing but didn’t get in to it until I found it for myself. Now it’s a part of my passion, and helps me with everything in life. When I was growning up I wanted to become a pro snowboarder. I knew if I chased after my dreams they could come true because I saw what was posible for me through my dad. He moved… -
Photos from the World Cup - Kyle Owen on the final dyno
12 Jun 2009 | 3:10 pmKyle Owen doing the final move..dyno! He finished 5th. Photographer: Oliver Stone -
Jon Cardwell talks about the Vail World Cup:
12 Jun 2009 | 2:28 pm6-12-09 By Jon Cardwell The show was big in Vail this year for the 2nd ever American Bouldering World Cup. For those who didn’t attend the competition was full of excitement from big falls, crazy boulders, underground climbers showing their potential to the expected elite doing what they do best. Five Ten’s very own Alex Puccio flexed her guns, taking home gold, only after defeating an extremely strong group of women by topping out all four boulders. Alex Johnson finished a close second followed by Japanese climber Akiyo Noguchi. The mens final proved to be unpredictable. … -
Photos from the World Cup - Alex Puccio
12 Jun 2009 | 1:01 pmWorld Champ Alex Puccio Photographer: Oliver Stone
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Memoir of a Climbing Widow: Jennifer Lowe-Anker's “Forget Me Not” - New West
4 Jul 2009 | 6:48 amNew WestMemoir of a Climbing Widow: Jennifer Lowe-Anker's “Forget Me Not”New WestEarly on, before they have their children, Lowe-Anker comprehends that climbing brings Alex an “inner calm that he was unable to find elsewhere in life. and more » -
Australian man, 24, dies after falling while climbing Alberta mountain - The Canadian Press
3 Jul 2009 | 8:25 pmAustralian man, 24, dies after falling while climbing Alberta mountainThe Canadian PressKANANASKIS, Alta. — An Australian man has died after falling from a peak in the Rocky Mountains west of Calgary. RCMP say the 24-year-old was scrambling up Australian climber dead after fall in K-CountryCalgary Heraldall 28 news articles » -
96th Tour de France - Parcours Preview Part 1 - Daily Peloton
3 Jul 2009 | 12:18 pmTelegraph.co.uk96th Tour de France - Parcours Preview Part 1Daily PelotonAlberto Contador may do well and following his impressive climbing in the Giro, so could Garmin-Slipstream's Bradley Wiggins. Monaco wikipediatm Fact(? Understanding the Tour de FranceBBC SportBack in the saddleSalt Lake TribuneContador v Cancellara showdown could light up first stageAFPUK Express -The Australian -Santa Rosa Press Democratall 2,375 news articles » -
Climbing wall, bungee-tramp, bull add to summer fare - The Durango Herald
3 Jul 2009 | 8:38 amThe Durango HeraldClimbing wall, bungee-tramp, bull add to summer fareThe Durango HeraldOther activities in the plaza at DMR include the rock-climbing wall, a bungee-trampoline setup and a new mechanical bull (with a big air-inflated landing Still RollingThe Durango Heraldall 2 news articles » -
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen: At $448 Million and Climbing! - Reel Movie News
3 Jul 2009 | 7:55 amTransformers: Revenge of the Fallen: At $448 Million and Climbing!Reel Movie NewsThrough Tuesday, the sequel's worldwide box office haul hit $448.4 million. It will soon pass Angels & Demons as the highest-grossing movie on the planet and more »
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Young Turks Free Whitestone Traverse - HXS
2 Jul 2009 | 4:00 pmLuke Hunt and Franco Cookson have succeeded on their long-term project of free climbing the girdle of Whitestone Cliff, North Yorkshire at a grade of HXS 6b. The 14 pitch adventure is described as a "brilliant and serious route, weaving a line of weakness through spectacular rock architecture". -
12 Year Old Girl Climbs F8a+/b
1 Jul 2009 | 4:00 pmYesterday Ukranian climber Zhenja Kazbekova redpointed New Kenigsberg (F8a+/8b) at Red Stone, Crimea. Zhenja is 12 years old. "They introduced Zhenja to their local crags at 7 months old and she started climbing regularly aged 5..." -
Bloc Party Bouldering Competition Results 2009
1 Jul 2009 | 4:00 pmOn Saturday 6th June, City Bloc was excited to host its first competition 'Bloc Party' A strong field and great atmosphere made the event very special, with most competitors taking home a prize or two. A very close qualification saw Ned Feehally flash all 40 problems for a clean sheet, closely followed by Dave Barrans with a slip costing him 3 points. In the ladies, an on-form Naomi Buys qualified in 1st place just ahead of Zoe Ogden. With qualification being closely matched, the... -
Sharma Flashes Super-Endurance 100m F8c
30 Jun 2009 | 4:00 pmSharma "Still King" - Flashes Petzl Roctrip Ultimate Route Each year the Petzl team get together and visit a top-class sport climbing destination, developing new routes and having an in-house competition. The Roctrip has two 'Ultimate Routes', one for the men and one for the women... -
Stoney Middleton Clean-Up A Success
29 Jun 2009 | 4:00 pmBMC organised crag clean up brings a sparkle to Peak limestone Last Saturday a team of crag activists headed down to Stoney Middleton and set to work, carefully thinning vegetation and clearing access to several climbing areas.
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Rockclimbing.com Forums | Climbing Information | Technique & Training
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Finger Workouts, first or last thing you do?
2 Jul 2009 | 11:20 amOK. I've been climbing full time for a few years now and have never really trained. I'm at home for the summer, working nights, and have the -
rope management
30 Jun 2009 | 11:04 pmI just started getting into multi-pitch trad climbing recently, and have yet to develop any rope management skills for belaying my second and keeping -
Short climbers - how do we get over our height limitations?
30 Jun 2009 | 9:03 pmI'm a female climber who's just under 5'1" and after 6 months of climbing (3-4 times a week indoors, outdoor bouldering biweekly) I feel I'm -
Training cycles VS finger injuries
27 Jun 2009 | 5:46 amOver the past couple of years I've done a lot of training for climbing. Most of my training has followed the guide lines in Eric Horst's training for -
giving out! what to do?
22 Jun 2009 | 4:49 pmJust started climbing indoors. I'm on 5.11s and love the bouldering stuff.i wish i could climb everyday but my forearms and fingers are giving out on
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'Road to the Nose' ebook
4 Jul 2009 | 8:28 amAnyone got it and willing to share it with a stranger, say, in exchange for 2/3 of the price? (can send money through paypal) Not trying to sabotage -
Wordpress (blog) based websites
3 Jul 2009 | 4:24 pmJust wanted to do a quick post to give some info about a kinda new trend with websites and to get a little bit of feedback on my new blogsite. If -
All this alien talk
3 Jul 2009 | 2:45 pmI have been reading all this information about the alien crazyness and Im wondering. I have two aliens that were bought back in 2002. Could these be -
International Climbers Festival Slackline Competition - July 9&10 Lander WY
2 Jul 2009 | 9:39 pmJuly 9 & 10th will be the 2nd annual slackline competition at the International Climbers Festival. Huge prizes will be available. Location: -
Gibbon Slackline Pro Tour -SAN DIEGO- July 4-5
1 Jul 2009 | 6:17 pmJuly 4th and 5th Gibbon Slackline Pro Tour will be coming to San Diego. They will be meeting with us both Saturday and Sunday. Both days are going to
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The Southeastern Climbers Coalition
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H-Town Throws Down While James Parker and Mountain High Fire It Up for STEELE
On Thursday, June 25, 2009, the SCC, Mountain High, James Parker, and Huntsville climbers pulled together to not only raise the idea of community to a new, higher level, but show some love for the pending closing of the Steele contract. With Mountain High Huntsville providing the shelter, James Parker, local climber, provided a slideshow presentation of his view of the world, seen from the lense of his camera. Afterwards, proper homage was paid to the masters of video from ATL with a viewing of their already mega classic "Rhapsody of Steele". "Sharp End" was shown to appropriately polish off… -
High Country Movie Nite raises more funds for Steele
By Joey Wolfe. High Country Outfitters opened their doors on Thursday June 25th at 7:00 pm for the second movie night of the year. The featured movie this time was Masters of Stone VI which was provided by the guys at Mammut. We also raffled off a pair of climbing shoes provided by the guys at La Sportiva which raised $198 for The Southeastern Climbers Coalition and their goal to purchase a portion of the cliffline at Steele, Alabama. -
The Bham Contingency and AHSL THROW DOWN for Steele.
That right folks. The Birmingham Contingency, along with the Henry's and their property, pulled together to "give 'er" for Steele. Between Saturday June 6th and Sunday June 7th, an amazing $1407 was raised for the Steele purchase. But I'm not going to talk anymore because if you do the clicky clicky, the man, the myth, and the legend, Brooks Walker is going to spray you down with the flow on this. -
Sunset Rock Trail Day Continues SCC Tradition
From Chuck Weber, SCC Area Rep for Sunset Rock Continuing the SCC's now 15 yr old tradition, last weekend's trail day at Sunset was yet another big success! Special thanks to the 39 volunteers, listed below, that turned out to support this event and help the TBA climbing gym earn points for the TeamWorks competition. -
Online Raffle for Steele
Check out the online raffle for Steele that the SCC is putting on to help us purchase a portion of the cliffline. All proceeds go directly to help purchase the crag and you could win some really cool stuff in the mean time. In case you havent heard, we (climbers) are buying 25 acres of the Steele, Alabama cliffline. You dont have to be present to win and we will ship stuff to your front door. Drawing is at the ribbon cutting ceremony on June 26th, 2009. Raffle list to follow...
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Three US Senior Citizens Summit Mt. Everest
30 Jun 2009 | 10:30 amThis last May 23, 67-year-old Californian Bill Burke became the oldest American to reach the lofty summit of Mount Everest, the world’s highest mountain and one of the fourteen 8,000-meter... -
Wild Climbing Fall Off "Gaia" in England
27 Jun 2009 | 5:23 amView the big fall off Gaia Sometimes you got to fall before you learn how to fly, or is it learn how to climb? Anyway, if you’re a climber and you’re... -
Ueli Steck Nearly On-Sights El Capitan
24 Jun 2009 | 12:37 pmIn May the speedy Swiss climber Ueli Steck free-climbed Golden Gate (5.13b), a 41-pitch route up the west wall of El Capitan in Yosemite Valley. Ueli on-sighted or climbed... -
Korean Climbers Score 8,000-Meter Hat Trick in Nepal
20 Jun 2009 | 5:19 amEverest News reports that South Korean alpinists Go Mi-sun and Kim Jae-soo became the first climbers to ever get an 8,000-meter-peak hat trick by summitting three of the big boys... -
Apa Sherpa Reaches Mt. Everest Summit for Record 19th Time
17 Jun 2009 | 4:18 amAfter all the bad news out of China in the past couple weeks, here is a bit of good news from the top of the world. Last Wednesday, June 10, Apa...
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Mountain Climbing News
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A fleeting look at Tibetan art
4 Jul 2009 | 7:38 amMOUNTAIN climbing is challenging for anyone, but try tackling passes among the world's highest peaks half starved. -
Adventure Travel To Armenia As It Kicks Off Climbing Festival
2 Jul 2009 | 7:22 amArmenia, which recently has made headlines as an adventure travel destination because of numerous mountains and cheap prices yesterday started it's first international mountain climbing festival called Arev. -
Mighty Mayo Mountain Challenge
30 Jun 2009 | 9:16 amCOULD you climb the three highest peaks in Mayo Mweelrea, Croagh Patrick and Nephin in one day? Well, if yes is your answer then here's your chance to prove it. -
If there's a mountain, climb it
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Mountain Climbing: Pelister
26 Jun 2009 | 7:17 pmLocation In the South of Europe, on the Balkan, in Macedonia, a small country with lots of mountains with great beauthiful landscapes.
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Risking the Taliban to Confront the Deadliest of Peaks, K2
27 Jun 2009 | 9:00 pmA dispatch from the base camp of K2, where even death-defying mountain climbers feel daunted by the turmoil in Pakistan below. -
Achille Compagnoni, a Conqueror of K2, Dies at 94
14 May 2009 | 9:00 pmMr. Compagnoni was one of the first two men to reach the summit of K2, the world’s second highest peak and among the most dangerous. -
Climber Still Seeks Larger Meaning in His Epic Escape
30 Mar 2009 | 9:00 pmAron Ralston calls it, “my accident.” But when he cut his own hand off six years ago to free himself from an 800-pound boulder, it was the beginning of a new self discovery. -
The Mountain and Mother Nature
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2 Britons Die During Peak Ascent in the Alps
11 Jan 2009 | 9:00 pmTrying an ascent of a peak in the Mont Blanc mountain range, Rob Gauntlett, the youngest Briton to reach the summit of Mount Everest, fell to his death with another Briton, James Atkinson.
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Route: Another BHhb (V0)
4 Jul 2009 | 7:26 amSubmitted By: bob horanLocation: CO : Boulder : Boulder Canyon : Pop RockCrux up high. -
Photo: Teenagers
4 Jul 2009 | 7:22 amSubmitted By: bob horanLocation: CO : Boulder : Boulder Canyon : Pop Rock : Teenagers (V2)FA of Teenager V2 -
Route: Teenagers (V2)
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Photo: My Family
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Photo: Just some pics...
4 Jul 2009 | 7:17 amSubmitted By: DonovanLocation: Donovan : Just some pics...Climbing
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Bold New Route- Hayes Range
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Triple Crown Fires Up
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Memorial July 11 for fallen climbers
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Climbing Video: Nic Oklobzija Climbing Chumscrubber (V12) At Way Lake
3 Jul 2009 | 3:22 amThe area around Bishop, CA is well known for being a great cold weather destination with tons of bouldering to be had at the Buttermilks, The Happys and elsewhere. What is not as well known is that there is at least some summertime bouldering to be had as well with the one area getting most of the attention lately being Way Lake. Located near Mammoth Lakes, CA, the rock at Way Lake looks eerily similar to the rock found in RMNP, and it is apparently extremely comfortable to climb on. To give you a better idea of what the climbing at Way Lake is like, here is a video of Nic Oklobzija… -
Mysterious New Five Ten Shoe Identified
2 Jul 2009 | 4:30 amEarlier this year there was a lot of interest shown in a pair of mysterious blue Five Ten shoes that looked very similar to the recently discontinued, but highly popular, V10s. Most notably they were seen in the video of Paul Robinson on the 2nd ascent of Psychedelic, Kevin Jorgeson’s blog and just recently in the video of Dave Graham sending Big Worm. A sneak peak My attempts to pry information about these new shoes out of various Five Ten sources were not successful, although I was able to see the prototypes in person last month. What I saw was very promising and I was excited to… -
Pro Climber Injury Update
1 Jul 2009 | 8:40 amIt’s no secret that I’ve had my fair share of climbing injuries over the years. Being injured is something I’m actually pretty good at if there is such a thing. Given my predilection for spending time on the disabled list, I’m especially sympathetic to other climbers who are forced to take time off in order to recover from an injury be they professional climbers or not. While climbing injuries happen can happen to anyone at anytime, 2009 has been an especially bad year for a few pro climbers who suffered injuries that make my knee injury earlier this year look… -
Climbing Video: Dave Graham Big Worm (V13/14) FA, Nalle Hukkataival Working Jade (V15)
30 Jun 2009 | 4:44 pmCheck out this video of Dave Graham doing the FA of Big Worm (V13/14) at Mt. Evans, CO. The clip also includes a teaser of Nalle Hukkataival working on Jade (V15) in RMNP with promises of full send footage in the forthcoming first video from something called “ISLAND”. According to rumors I’ve heard, Island is a collaboration between Chad Greedy and Dave Graham which is something to look forward to for sure. However, I think it’s going to take something more exciting than another clip of someone sending Jade to get people interested. Thanks to Nic, a Wisconsin… -
Sharma Flashes 300 Ft. 5.14b At Roc Trip Millau
30 Jun 2009 | 4:07 amThe 6th annual Petzl Roc Trip took place in Millau, France last weekend with a who’s who of Petzl athletes coming out for the event. Among the participants were Sean McColl, Mickaël Fuselier, Steve McClure, Dani Andrada, Tony Lamiche, Daniel Dulac, Dave Graham, Nina Caprez, Martina Cùfar, Lynn Hill and of course Chris Sharma. One of the main events at every Roc Trip is the so-called Ultimate Routes that are setup, one for the women and one for the men: This year, the 90 meter Utlimate Routes (Infinity Lane) shot up the overhanging Cathédrale, in the Gorges de la Jonte. Invited…
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Gear I'm reviewing right now...
28 Jun 2009 | 6:15 pmI've been doing a bunch of product reviewing lately... mostly for gear that I've purchased for myself for this season's outdoor adventures. For those of you who couldn't care less what I wear or use, I'll refrain from repeating my reviews here on the blog. But, in case you're interested in what I'm reviewing this season, here are links to the various reviews in other places on the interwebs:Ibex WoolI have been an Ibex fan for years, since their wool doesn't make me itch, it smells and stays cleaner than synthetics, and their products are exceptionally durable given the abuse I subject them… -
Boulder Canyon, Outdoor Retailer & a PDX event this week!
23 Jun 2009 | 1:01 pmIn case you haven't noticed, I'm on the road most of last week and this week. Last week was Denver / Boulder / Colorado, and it was absolutely fantastic. I hope to do a more detailed trip report, but for now, you can enjoy a few photos by the talented Ben Fullerton of our Tweetup in Boulder Canyon. I'm incredibly grateful to all of my CO friends who turned out (and, especially, Erika and her puppycats and kittens who shared their home with me).Today I'm off again, but more on that later.In the meantime, if you're going to be at the Summer Outdoor Retailer Show, and we haven't connected,… -
Busy weekends, busy weeks...
14 Jun 2009 | 10:20 pmThis has to be snappy, since it's late, and I've prescribed myself eight hours of sleep a night to try to help my body recover from a hectic and intense schedule the last few weeks...First, join ClimbFind.com, and follow @climbfind on Twitter. The guys, and their sweet van, may be coming to a town near you soon (and, they want to make sure you never have another Friday where all your climbing partners have bailed). More on that in a minute...Despite the necessity of packing for this week's Denver trip (come tweetup with me in Boulder! I decided to do the irresponsible thing and go climbing… -
Wrist schmist, or how to train for climbing without using your arms (much)
10 Jun 2009 | 9:39 pmRight now, I'm typing with one hand while the other soaks in an ice bath. I've been rehabbing my left bicep tendon, and my right index finger, for the last couple of weeks. Luckily, neither is serious, but both were overtrained and headed for serious if I didn't back off, get some rest, and shift my focus to rehab exercises, stretching and conditioning. Luckily, I have friends with stories, who can type with two hands.Cue the amazing, bad ass Lydia. Read on for her story of climbing injury heartbreak, rehabilitation, and unfailing optimism. Plus, I'm the least yoga'd person I know, so enjoy… -
What's your most romantic climbing (edit, or outdoors) story? Enter to win!
4 Jun 2009 | 8:30 pmTwo very dear climbing friends, Sarah and Jeff, are getting married. Sarah is my climbergirl mentor... were it not for her careful nurturing during my formative climbing years, I would not be the climber -- or, for that matter, the woman -- I am today. In the best of relationships, the parties bring out the very best in each other, and that's what I know of Sarah and Jeff together. I'm excited to celebrate with them, and their friends and families tomorrow, and excited to see where their life together takes them.So, right now I'm wrapping wedding presents and listening to nontraditional love…
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Happy Independence Day – 2009.
4 Jul 2009 | 3:29 amHappy Independence Day, Happy Birthday America, Happy 4th of July!!! I wish all my American readers a very Happy Independence Day! This is one of my favorite holidays. It’s also one of the most well-traveled, when families hit the road to do things together. The good folks at BabySafeTravel.com have some great tips and ideas for kid friendly travel and road trip safety (wish I had this when mine were little!), so check out the site if you have kids. Please drive safely, enjoy the blessed holiday, and have a very happy weekend! * see : – http://newyorktraveler.net/ “Give me your… -
Everest 2009 i sześć spitów Mammuta – czy “udogodnienia” stosowane na Orlej Perci są potrzebne na dachu swiata?
3 Jul 2009 | 7:53 pmDla jednych to “zabicie niemożliwego”, dla innych koniec pewnej epoki, dla jeszcze innych niezbędny środek mogący ocalić życie – gorąca dysputa przetoczyła się przez środowisko wspinaczkowe po wbiciu w maju tego roku pierwszych spitów na Mount Evereście. Willie Benegas i Adrian Ballinger, korzystając z wiertarki Hilti nawiercili otwory pod sześć 10cm spitów Mammuta – mocując na nich dwie linie poręczówek (jedną dla ruchu w górę, drugą dla zejścia) na wysokości około 7700 metrów w miejscu zwanym Żółte Skały (Żółta Wstęga – Yellow… -
Accidental First Ascent: Fight or Flight in the North Cascades.
2 Jul 2009 | 7:08 pmAuthor of post : Blake Herrington. Editor’s Note: Blake Herrington is one of few young climbers pushing boundaries in the remote Cascades. Last year he completed a major first on the east ridge of Mt. Goode (read the Mt. Goode´s Megaladon Ridge), on the heels of establishing the four-peak Gunsight traverse (read the Gunsight Range Traverse). Below, Herrington tells of his latest expedition, to the north face of Castle Peak, where he and Peter Hirst accidentally climbed a new route, Fight or Flight (IV 5.10+, 1,400′). Fight or Flight (IV 5.10+, 1,400′), north face of… -
Karakoram Summer 2009 expeditions wrap-up : Stangl to speed-climb K2, Iranians in Broad’s SW face BC, GII joint summit plans.
2 Jul 2009 | 5:25 pmJul 02, 2009 (K2Climb.net) Ski-runner Christian Stangl plans to speed-climb K2 in less than one day. Iranian climbers have reached Broad’s SW face BC. On GII, climbers are meeting for a joint strategy today and while Karakoram weather was still bad yesterday – forecasts are looking up. K2 Two years ago he climbed Everest north side from ABC to the summit in 16 hours and 42 minutes; now Austrian sky-runner Christian Stangl, 43, hopes to break Benoit’ Chamoux’s 23 hours speed record on K2, Montagna.org reported. Christian confirmed on his website that the expedition would kick off on… -
Himalaya 2009 climbing season, Karakoram wrap-up : Bad Weather Everywhere!
2 Jul 2009 | 2:13 pmIt’s been nearly a week since I posted any updates on what is happening in the Karakorum, but for the most part, aside from more teams arriving, the biggest news it the bad weather that is making it rough on the climbers at the moment. Last week I reported that Elisabeth Revol , Antoine Girard, and Ludovic Giambasi were making a weekend run at the summit of Broad Peak. Unfortunately bad weather turned them back for the second time, and they are now back in BC resting up, and waiting for the weather to pass. The commercial teams on the mountain, such as Field Touring Alpine, have begun…
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Please Help a Fellow Climber in Need
2 Jul 2009 | 8:12 pmI met Tacos Satoko in Rocktown as she was one of the few climbers camping at the Sawmill Campground. We climbed together on two days and she spent a handful of evenings hanging out around the camp fire. Tacos, a very kind, quiet girl, was planning on traveling for a bit through the US prior to heading back up to Canada, where she had been working. But this past week, en route to Alberta, she was in a horrible car accident, resulting in a broken neck. She was flown to Casper Medical Center in Wyoming where she underwent surgery for the broken neck, but currently has little movement from the… -
Gratitude List of Friends
2 Jul 2009 | 6:04 pmLife has been rocky as of late, but often that means I need to simply break the tunnel vision, allowing myself to see all the many great things in life. On my road trip I had a handful of people who were truly fabulous friends, so thought today I would give an online thanks to show my appreciation for these people. Rob (also referenced as Shaft) Rob is one of my dearest friends and helped me out a bunch while on this trip. Not only was he always supportive and encouraged my decision to travel, he was kind enough to store some of my belongings, gathered my mail, and provided me a place to… -
Miracle Worker at Tojinbo Cliffs
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Music Recommendation: Bostich & Fussible
27 Jun 2009 | 3:46 amLately I have been thoroughly enjoying seeking out new music artist. I have previously highlighted Nouvelle Vague and my friend Warren Acuncius, but have yet another great find of Bostich & Fussible. All three of these artists are of drastically different genres but are, in my opinion, equally enjoyable. Bostich & Fussible’s album Tijuana Sound Machine, released in 2008, is a fusion of electronica and the sounds of Northern Mexico. Bostich, his given name being Ramon Amezcua, has been releasing work since 1988 and is usually recognized due to his affiliation with The… -
Roadtrip Weeks 40 - 41: Leeds, England
25 Jun 2009 | 2:31 pmThe last destination of my 10 month road trip was Leeds, England in order to check out the grit stone, hang out with my friend Steve, and hopefully catch up with a handful of Londoner friends (I luckily caught up with more than I expected… seeing 9 friends). =) The grit stone ended up being my favorite rock type, but I also was extremely lucky that the temps were perfect and Steve knew how to escape the continual rain. Me sending ‘The Green Traverse’ at The Plantation. This excellent line also had a fabulous extension, ‘Dope on a Slope’, a grade harder. Steve…
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Summer Weekends in Vedauwoo, Part 2
28 Jun 2009 | 4:54 pmThe nights seem especially warm and short right now. Sunday, we woke up tired and sore. And determined to find climbs without an approach this time. So, we climbed at the Nautilus on Sunday. The shady side of the formation was already busy when we rolled in Sunday morning. We started our morning on Straight 4 Ward (5.5). Maybe we were sore, or maybe the rock was rougher on these less popular climbs. Whatever the reason, this crack HURT. My hands screamed as I jammed the sharp, toothy, crystalline crack. It felt harder than 5.5. It hurt more than a 5.5 should. We swore our way up the warm-up. -
Summer Weekends in Vedauwoo, Part 1
27 Jun 2009 | 10:41 pmThe days are long and warm now. Afternoon storms roll across the mountains every day. The land is wide, and green, and alive. We camped in one of our favorite spots on Friday night. The wind was warm and blasting over the hills all night long. It carried the heavy scent of sage and mud, wildflowers and ancient granite. And, occasionally, cows. The plan on Saturday was to walk to the Valley Massif, and tick off five climbs I’ve wanted to do for a long time. A very ambitious day. Especially if Vedauwoo had anything to say about it. The hike took FOREVER. It was wet. I sunk into black,… -
Stormy Night
23 Jun 2009 | 11:35 amLast night I was in the house, working on a rhubarb cake, happily oblivious to the impending weather. Mark went out to ride his bike over to the grocery, and then came right back in and said I had to come outside and see this weather. We’ve had a stormy spring, and a line of severe storms in the evening is not all that novel these days. But these storms were huge, and beautiful. They were organized along an instability boundary, forming pulse after pulse of circulating, swirling, very high based supercells. Two things about this storm were extraordinary. The first is the amount of rain… -
Climbing in Vedauwoo
21 Jun 2009 | 8:52 pmAs I type this, my hands are swollen to about twice their normal sizes. My finger prints have been gouged off my fingers. My shoulders are so sore I can’t lift my arms. My knees are covered in bruises and cuts. My right ankle is bleeding. My right wrist is swollen and aching. My toes are just getting feeling back from being wet and numb all afternoon, and we were only in Vedauwoo for 5 hours. I forgot the camera today, but that’s probably for the best. We were only up in Vedauwoo for the day, and with our late start in the morning, it was more like just an afternoon. We hiked out… -
Climbing at the Monastary
13 Jun 2009 | 9:05 pmIn which, Mark runs it out 50ft, we meet Tommy Caldwell, and the beer fairy leaves us a present. On Friday evening, we met up with Doug and Liz at one of the free campsites perched on the hills above Drake, Colorado, about mid-way up the Big Thompson canyon. This is the last of the National Forest before Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park, and the free campsites are popular with all kinds of locals. Usually the sites are covered in trash, bullet casings, and broken glass. But they have fantastic views. There was an Access Fund clean up scheduled for the camping and parking area on…
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Weekend Warrior -- Videos to get you stoked!
4 Jul 2009 | 6:00 amWell, I hope everyone is gearing up for yet another 4th of July full of celebration and great outdoor adventures. This week I decided to bring all you Weekend Warriors a little dose of speed ascents, since nothing quite says America like climbing as fast as you possibly can up a rock/snow/ice face. So, enjoy the show and try not to light anything on fire this weekend! -
An Ascent of Forbidden Peak
3 Jul 2009 | 6:00 amOn June 27, 2009, DC Dugdale and I began a four-day trip to Boston Basin with the American Alpine Institute. This was not DC’s first trip with AAI, but it was our first trip together. Our objective was the Northwest Face of Forbidden. Neither DC nor myself had ever climbed the route before, but the route looked amazing.The line had all the qualities of a Cascades adventure. There would be glacier travel, steep snow, and rock climbing. There was limited route beta available for the climb, and the conditions were still holding at late spring. So with the spirit of adventure we headed up to… -
Climbing News from Here and Abroad -- July 2, 2009
2 Jul 2009 | 6:00 amNorthwest:--Twenty-seven year-old Kristopher Haskins was hit by two large boulders while climbing the Sandy Glacier Headwall on Mount Hood on Sunday. The impact broke both of the young man's legs. Haskins' partner, Jim Prager, was forced to leave in order to obtain help. To read more, click here.--A climbing ranger was injured while skiing down from Mt. Rainier's summit Wednesday afternoon. Two rangers had reached the summit earlier in the day and were skiing back down to Camp Sherman when one punched through a hole in the snow and fell 40 feet into a crevasse, said Rainier Park spokesman Lee… -
National Park Service Advises Visitors to Use Caution With Fire During 4th of July Holiday
1 Jul 2009 | 5:09 pmAAI just received the following email from Denali National Park:National Park Service Advises Visitors to Use Caution With Fire During Fourth of July HolidayThe upcoming holiday weekend is forecast to be warm and mostly dry, and Denali National Park and Preserve officials are asking visitors to be especially cautious with their use of fire while enjoying the park. As of this date over 300 fires have burned in Alaska, and two-thirds were human caused. Wildland fuels such as grass, brush, and trees can dry out quickly with warm temperatures, and if ignited can quickly grow into large… -
National Park Service and Access Fund Sign Agreement to Work Together on Climbing Issues
1 Jul 2009 | 10:15 amAAI just received the following email from the National Park Service:Washington DC — The National Park Service has announced that after six years of collaborative negotiations, they have finalized and signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Access Fund. The newly signed MOU frames a cooperative relationship between the climbing community and the National Park Service. It outlines the common interests that the parties share—such as conservation and planning—as well as how they will work together to reach common goals.The Access Fund has demonstrated a long history of…
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Full Swing
25 Jun 2009 | 8:13 amThe first couple of weeks in June of higher pressure and mild temperatures enabled many climbers to reach the summit. The climbing season has reached its full swing and it looks to be a great one.Climbing rangers have been out again this last week on patrol. Look for new route reports on both Sunset Ridge and Little Tahoma as well as updates on the more standard routes.June is coming to a close with weather more reminiscent of last year's June. Wind-accumulated snow drifts have been shin deep in spots. The new snow has skiers and snowboarders out again trying to get in a couple more… -
Early June
6 Jun 2009 | 6:33 amWith June upon us, we find ourselves at a crossroads of the season. Many early season routes are still seeing traffic (like Liberty Ridge), while later season routes (like Disappointment Cleaver) are beginning to get attention.Approaches are becoming easier, as the consolidation of the above average snowpack in the sub-alpine areas is taking place. White River is up and running, and Paradise is melting down to the point that you can find the buildings more easily!Check out the Route Conditions for updated trip reports and conditions on routes all over the mountain. -
Memorial Day Weekend
24 May 2009 | 3:08 pmWith the great weather and long weekend lots of climbers have been summitting. We've had successful summits via the following routes: Kautz Glacier, Tahoma Glacier, Liberty Ridge, Fuhrer Finger, Ingraham Direct, Emmons Glacier, and Gibraltar Ledges. The daytime sunshine has also been turning icy glaciers into good corn snow for great riding/skiing. The snow in Paradise still reaches the parking lot making for fun descents.Climbing ranger David Gottlieb has just returned to Mount Rainier after another successful first ascent in Nepal. He and former climbing ranger Joe Puryear climbed Jobo… -
Putting in the Glacier Stakes
16 May 2009 | 5:14 pmGood news for climbing this year at Mt. Rainier!Many of you may have seen the white schedule-40 PVC pipes in various locations on the mountain. These stakes are installed using a steam drill and a big frothing wand to put an 8-9 meter long stake into the snow down past the layer of glacier ice.When we put the stakes in, the snow depth is measured from last year's late fall layer. This year, all of the way up the Nisqually and even at 11,100' on the Ingraham, we have measured an amount of snow comparable to most years at this time.This is good news for climbers. Many of the non-standard routes… -
Valor Award for Climbing Ranger and Guide!
4 May 2009 | 2:10 pmThe National Park Service has finally decided to recognize Chris Olson and Dave Hahn with a valor award and citizen's award for bravery, respectively.In 2002, Nick Giguere and I had been lowered in on a jungle penetrator from a Chinook helicopter to a serac just below Liberty Wall. We hiked up to just below Thumb Rock where the injured climber and their party were waiting for us.The second helicopter brought in RMI guide Dave Hahn and Chris Olson, an NPS climbing ranger, to assist us with the lowering from Thumb Rock. As the helicopter was trying to land, it slid back on the snow, lifted off…
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Wartook Valley sheep ranch
29 Jun 2009 | 1:47 pmDot, the tame deer, on Mark and Helen’s sheep ranch Mark ranched sheep, but also raised European deer. He sold the meat to local butcher shops. He explained that the deer antlers are a very popular item with Chinese medicine stores and that he raised deer largely for this market. -
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Visiting the Grampians
20 Jun 2009 | 1:09 pmWartook Valley Sunset A friend, Norm, invited us to stay at his house in the Wartook Valley and climb with him in the Grampians. Dave Goldstein, who has climbed in Australia numerous times, had told us to be sure to visit the “Gramps”, so we jumped at the chance to see another mountain range. Both Norm and [...] -
Stumpy-tail lizard at Arapiles
17 Jun 2009 | 10:45 amStumpy-tail lizard We’d heard about the stumpy-tailed lizard (Tiliqua rugosa), referred to as “Stumpies” in Australia, but hadn’t yet seen one. Dave Goldstein, who’d visited Arapiles many times to climb, warned us that they might try to hide under our tarps in the campground, but we never saw them near our tent. Finally, one day after climbing [...] -
Organ Pipes - Didgeridoo and Horn Piece
14 Jun 2009 | 12:17 pmClimber on Didgeridoo / Horn Piece Another thing we liked about climbing at the Organ Pipes (in addition to the five-minute approach, perfect rock, and easy descent) is that I could lead the first pitch of many routes, which was generally an easy warm up. The top pitches were steeper and harder, which challenged Tristan (and [...]
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Yosemite Update
6 Jun 2009 | 6:21 pmMy comment about Hetch Hetchy being more peaceful on the Memorial Day weekend than Yosemite Valley provoked a comment chiding me for not supporting restoration of the Hetch Hetchy to its origianl, pre-damming condition. I had no idea that anyone was proposing restoration of that flooded valley, but learned with a bit of internet research that an organization called "Restore Hetch Hetchy" is proposing exactly that. It's an interesting idea. Check out their website (find it by serching one the organization's name). Marc and I finished his week here by climbing Munginella and making an attempt… -
Return to Yosemite
27 May 2009 | 2:37 pmThere it was: El Capitan. On Thursday, May 14, 2009, after 38 years and a mostly uneventful cross country drive in Ezzie, the Captain loomed, huge and sharp, above me. The images of the Valley I had brought with me, a mixture of fuzzy memories and photos from guidebooks and magazines, were nothing compared to the sharp, overpowering reality of the magnificent rock walls. I immediately called Lois on my cell phone and gushed.With advice from a friendly climber, I found a free, roadside campsite among the towering trees of the Stanislaus National Forest. Of course, it has no facilities, not… -
The Remorseless Old Foe
19 Feb 2009 | 9:15 amWolfeboro, NH. February 15. 2009. The bedroom is dark. My sister’s house, quiet. The big red digits on the night table read “2:00 am.” My wife Lois lies next to me, breathing regularly. I don’t have to get up for two more hours, but I am too excited to sleep. Today is the day! The day my younger daughter Valerie (23) and I are to attempt to climb Mount Washington. As I lie in the dark, I think.Returning to climbing after a 35-40 year layoff has gotten me to thinking about time and what its passage means. For physicists it’s the fourth dimension, but a peculiar one in which we can… -
Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest 2009
10 Feb 2009 | 9:41 am“Back in the Day” (that would be the 60s for me) climbing was a fringe activity. Only a few, strange, obsessed folks climbed. We proudly accepted the skepticism and even derision of most everyone we knew. We were crazy to climb and proud of it. Most of the best climbers were poverty stricken bums, who sacrificed even a decent place to live for the chance to travel the country by thumb from cliff to mountain. Equipment was hard to get. REI had only one store. It was in a loft in Seattle. I bought most of my gear from Peter Limmer’s boot shop in North Conway, NH, a place I got to only… -
Valerie's Climb
25 Jan 2009 | 6:57 amValerie wants to climb New Hampshire's Mount Washington in winter. She's my younger daughter (23) and a fine athlete, although not really climber. I think she has fastened on this goal because it's hard. Mount Washington is only 6288 feet tall, but it is renowned for fierce winds, low temps and terrible storms. This morning I checked the web site for the summit weather station; the conditions are typical: temperature -11 F., wind 60 mph from the west, wind chill -47 F. Atypically, it is one of those rare days when the summit is not socked in with freezing fog.In a rash moment, I told Valerie…
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29 Jun 2009 | 4:59 pmI just wanted to say thank you for being such a great role model for my daughter. It’s nice to have her be able to look up to someone who not only oozes physical fitness, but is also a vegan. And although she is still young, she asks to go climbing everyday, and the minute we walk into our gym she sees the poster of you on the wall, and can point you out. So again, I wanted to just drop a line and say thanks!! Nick Knight Hi Steph, Congratulations for your beautiful climbing and life journey. I am from Brazil but I`m in Lander,WY working in this summer as Outdoor Educator. As you, I… -
Hello From Greece!
29 Jun 2009 | 11:37 amHELLO.MY NAME IS DIMOSTHENIS AND I AM FROM GREECE.YOU ARE A UNIQUE PERSON WHO IS GORGEOUS AND COURAGEOUS AT THE SAME TIME.CONGRATULATIONS FOR ALL YOU HAVE DONE IN YOUR LIFE UNTIL NOW. I ENCLOSE YOU 2 PHOTOS WITH SOME ROCKY MOUNTAINS IN GREECE THAT WE CALL IT METEORA.THEY ARE PERFECT FOR SOLOING. HOPE TO SEE YOU IN GREECE SOMEDAY. BEST REGARDS DIMOSTHENIS-HELLAS(GREECE) Dear Dimosthenis, I am half Greek (on my mother’s side–family names of Zaphiriou and Kimpretis). These amazing pictures make me want to visit Greece even more than before! Meteora is unbelievably beautiful. I wonder… -
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Hello!
25 Jun 2009 | 9:19 amHi Steph! I just finished reading your book and wanted to thank you for sharing your experiences, and opening up your journey to others. It was very inspirational for me, growing up in Bishop I have been exposed to climbing for years, but just recently got into the sport myself, now going into my sophomore year of college I am becoming very passionate about the sport. Although, being around athletes that have been climbing since they could walk gets discouraging, but reading your book brought me a new sense of hope, and something I could relate to. So, thank you for providing me with the… -
Grip Strength and Stoves
18 Jun 2009 | 7:14 pmhey steph, not gonna lie feel really weird writing this. just wanted to say that i can’t explain in words the effect and change your book has had on my life. it’s the only book i’ve reread, and still find it inspiring every time. i was also wondering what you would recomend for improving grip strength? hope everything is well, thanks again for the book and awesome stories! jon. p.s. i’ve also been looking into getting a new stove and have been checking out the new msr’s and was wondering if you have any recomendations (primarily for ski tours backpacking and…
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Gear Review: Base Layers
29 Jun 2009 | 5:00 amAs I started to write a review of base layers, I looked at my own collection and found socks, tops, bottoms and full suits from Arc'Teryx, Ibex, Icebreaker, Mountain Hardwear, Patagonia, The North Face and Smartwool in various materials ranging from power-stretch to polyester to polypropylene to wool. So then I thought - what is always in my pack and better yet, what do I always wear? After all, that is the true test of a piece of gear - not if you own it but do you use it ... read more -
Gear Review: Action Wipes vs. Baby Wipes
25 Jun 2009 | 5:00 amStaying clean is a priority on my climbs and expeditions. After a long day, the last thing you want to do is to get into the tent and wonder if THAT smell is you or your tent mate. On one of my Everest climbs, I remember crawling into my sleeping bag on a particularly cold night and when trying to stay warm then regretting pulling the bag over my nose - let's just say it was time for a change ... if you know what I mean.... read more -
Castle Peak Summit Report
8 Jun 2009 | 5:00 amWe summited Castle Peak in Colorado's Elk Range in a raging snowstorm... read more -
Everest Season now over with North attempts ended
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5 left on Everest North
2 Jun 2009 | 5:00 amGabriel Filippi and four climbers are the only ones left on either side of Everest. They ... read more
