Tuesday, July 7, 2020

Essential Gear for Freesoloing, as Indicated by "Cliffhanger"

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So there is a lot of free soloing in the 1993 Sylvester Stalone film, Cliffhanger . But holy moley, they carry a lot of gear. Here's a f...
Monday, July 6, 2020

Carbon Dioxide Poisoning in the Mountains

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We celebrated New Years Eve in the backcountry. We hiked pretty far back to climb some -- as of yet unknown -- ice climbs. It was a really c...
Friday, July 3, 2020

Rope Considerations for Glacier Travel

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What type of rope should I use for glacier travel...? This particular question is a moving target, and has three distinct parts. The first p...
Thursday, July 2, 2020

Climbing and Outdoor News from Here and Abroad - 7/2/2020

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Northwest: --The News Tribune is reporting that, "A climber missing since Friday while travelling through treacherous terrain at Mount ...
Friday, June 26, 2020

Tips for Minimizing Rockfall in Loose Terrain

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In the following video, AMGA Instructor Team member Emilie Drinkwater discusses a few techniques that can be used to decrease rockfall in lo...
Thursday, June 25, 2020

Climbing and Outdoor News from Here and Abroad - 6/25/20

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Northwest: --A US Air Force Pararescueman was killed when his anchor failed while rappelling near Boise in October. The following article de...
Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Route Profile: Northwest Rib, Mt. Shuksan (5.7, III)

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Mt. Shuksan is one of the most photographed mountains in the world. The peak is draped in hanging glaciers and beautiful rock buttresses. Bu...