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Friday, August 23, 2019
The Pain and the Pleasure of Crampons on Approach Shoes
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Whoa! Crampons on approach shoes? That's crazy talk. Crampons belong on boots! Most of us couldn't agree more with this sentimen...
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Thursday, August 22, 2019
Climbing and Outdoor News from Here and Abroad -
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Northwest: --Gripped is reporting that, "Chilliwack Search and Rescue members rescued two climbers from Mount Slesse on Monday aftern...
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
Route Profile: Ecuador's Cayambe
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Found forty-miles northeast of Quito, Cayambe stands at 18,997 feet and is Ecuador's third highest peak. The views from the mountain ar...
Monday, August 19, 2019
Outhouse Etiquette
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We spend a lot of time on this blog talking about different techniques for climbing. We talk about mountain ethics, land management advocacy...
Friday, August 16, 2019
A Guide to Backcountry Coffee
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At home, I love nothing more than the sound of my coffeemaker in the morning. I can hear the steam building up and then the slow drip drip d...
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Thursday, August 15, 2019
Climbing and Outdoor News from Here and Abroad -
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Northwest: --The Sea to Sky gondola in Squamish collapsed at about 4am on Saturday. There is suspicion that it was a deliberate act of sab...
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
The Master Carabiner
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The American Mountain Guides Association and Outdoor Research have teamed up to create several high quality climbing videos. In this video, ...
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