Red Wine and Climbing
“In amongst the purple Chianti haze, I spot a thin crack in hard rock. Replacing the heel-hook I grab the small wires from my harness… Read More »Red Wine and Climbing
Inspirations, Part III: Gervasutti’s Climbs
Simon Richardson shares his inspiration: Giusto Gervasutti. “As a teenager, consumed by a newfound passion for mountaineering, I had a voracious appetite for climbing books.… Read More »Inspirations, Part III: Gervasutti’s Climbs
Lowa Cristallo X Pro Gore-Tex Boots: Technical Prowess and Comfort
I’ve always been skeptical of Gore-Tex footwear, and it’s almost guaranteed that I’ll have cold feet regardless of the temperature (unless I’m clunking around in… Read More »Lowa Cristallo X Pro Gore-Tex Boots: Technical Prowess and Comfort
Apparently buildering was invented in 1905. Who Would’ve Thought?
I stumbled across an article on buildering and what it’s perceived to be in the non-climbing community. I was surprised to find out that it’s… Read More »Apparently buildering was invented in 1905. Who Would’ve Thought?
Surfing Morocco
The swell-forecasting models were predicting the biggest swell of the year to hit northern Africa by week’s end, and the crew had only a matter… Read More »Surfing Morocco
