Gym Climbers Stay Inside
“They should have signs and stuff and trash cans outside,” said Pham, who climbs regularly in the safety of a San Francisco gym. “I don’t think they even clean your rocks off for you out there.”–What?
Wind, Rain and Avalanches
My friend Rob and I, along with our three guides and the other six members of our group had already put on our “crampon compatible” mountaineering boots, gaiters and rain gear. We were part of a program called Summit For Someone, a fund-raiser for Big City Mountaineers. Big City Mountaineers (BCM) takes at-risk students on mentoring trips in wilderness settings.
The Wadi Rum Expedition
A film showcasing Jordan’s culture and the experience of four climbers–Heidi Wirtz, Chris Kalous, Ben Firth and Aaron Black–on a new 1,200-foot free climb up one of the country’s tallest walls.
NEMO Gogo Bivy Shelter: Who Needs Poles?
NEMO, a relatively new company out of Nashua, New Hampshire, has designed a unique technology to keep their tents and bivies light: air. This fall I tested their Gogo bivy, one of the lightest on the market. Instead of using poles to support its mouth, an air-filled beam creates structure and stability, and cuts down on weight. After countless seasons using standard tents and bivies I was curious to see how this improbable new design would hold up to rugged conditions in the Tetons.
