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Spirit of Snow
A tour of backcountry skiing’s roots–from its origins in Central Asia and Scandanavia to the 10th Mountain Division in WII to present day freeriders–that is part historical, part ski film and part inspiration.
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Cloudveil Zorro Jacket: A Masterpiece
When I was taking my ski exam in Europe, back in 1998, I was nicknamed “Zorro” by Bela Vadasz, one of the examiners. But truly, I did not feel like Zorro until I wore the Cloudveil Zorro jacket on many rainy days this summer and fall. In fact, I felt like grabbing my ice ax…
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Climbers Turn Out To Honor Sir Edmund Hillary
It was impressive to see five of the remaining 1953 Everest Expedition at Sir Edmund Hillary’s funeral in Auckland, New Zealand.
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Inspirations, Part II: High Alaska
Kelly Cordes and Masatoshi Kuriaki share their inspiration. “High Alaska, the classic from Jonathan Waterman, started it all for me. But different writings have influenced me in different ways at different times. For me, influence has come from photos, words and people.”
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DMM Revolution Ice Screws: The Next Go-To Screw?
DMM claims they put a lot of research into these new screws, and it showed the first time I placed one. It quickly bit into the ice and turned easily, with little friction, but then, panic! There was no jiffyquickwindything to blaze in the screws.
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The 2008 Alpinist Film Festival
Four nights. Twenty-two films. Eight premieres. One Grand Prize winner. $7,000+ raised for Surf Aid International. One bag of trash.
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Petzl Tikka Plus Headlamp: A Lightweight Beacon of Quality
This is my primary headlamp for dark approaches, late exits, and occasional epics; it generally stays in my rock or ski pack full-time. Weighing less than 3 ounces (78g), the Tikka Plus is so lightweight that it is hard to justify leaving it behind.
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Tribute to Sir Ed Hillary From Nepal
Sir Ed Hillary will always live in the hearts and memories of the thousands of Sherpas who know him. As a tribute I wish to share with you some parts of Sir Ed Hillary’s life that has touched me and my family personally.
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Person as Projectile
Catch skier Julian Carr drop more than a thousand feet in under four minutes.
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