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alpine ice climbing

Hemingway Was Right

“There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are...
alpine ice climbing paddling

10 Hidden OR Gear Features You Didn't Know You Loved

A zipper here, a tab there ... most of these little things fly under the radar. But sometimes it’...
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What If We Lost Indian Creek?

Truth be told, I don’t really care for splitters. Sure, as an artist and a philosopher I admi...
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Learning To “Just Do It”

There’s nothing like the feeling when everything comes together, focus is honed, and you bloc...
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Focusing On Sochi

“Please forgive. Too many mind.” Too many mind? “Mind sword, mind people watch, mind enemy....
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How To Send Without Shivering

Ice climbing season is coming. Icicles are starting to form. The choosy mixed caves are startin...
alpine ice climbing skiing and snowboarding

10 Essentials for Winter Camping

Thinking of doing a little winter camping? The solitude and access it allows are awesome, but it...
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Two Dads On Les Droites

Years ago, I visited Chamonix, France, with intentions of climbing some big north faces. Unfortun...
alpine ice climbing rock climbing

How Do You Go Big in the Mountains, But Stay Safe?

The lure of the summit is a siren’s song. But learning to enjoy the journey itself might be the k...
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Think you're tough? Try your stuff in the Northeast.

The Northeast is the U.S.‘s best all-around alpine training ground. There, I said it. I’m sure ...
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Chad Kellogg And The Everest Speed Attempt: Dressing For Success

Outdoor Research climber Chad Kellogg is gunning for a speed attempt on Mount Everest [LINK]...