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How did Vitaliy Musiyenko survive on a 33.3-pound pack during the longest technical ridge traverse in the Western Hemisphere? By restricting himself to 3.8 pounds of climbing gear, 3.5 pounds of camping gear, 17 pounds of dwindling grub, and a parched, 9-pound water capacity. He’d also shed 16.5 pounds himself along the way. Here’s the … Read more
We tested the latest crop of bouldering gear for experienced climbers in Yosemite Valley. It’s the start of peak season, and climbers from all over are flocking to the national park to get their hands on its smooth granite rocks. There’s no better way to put gear to the test than the world’s most famous boulder … Read more
From American conservationist John Muir’s mantra, “The Mountains are calling and I must go” to Jack Kerouac’s rephrase, “In the end, you won’t remember the time you spent working in the office or mowing your lawn—climb that goddamn mountain,” we get why alpinism, skimo, and plain-old peak-bagging are so popular. There’s something uniquely fun (and … Read more
It’s never too late up your rock climbing game and there are more disciplines to expand your skills than most people think. Maybe you’re a dedicated gym climber or you saw a documentary on a soloist climber that sparked some interest, only to get intimidated by amassing more technical gear. No sweat, we’ve got the lowdown … Read more