One Last Hoorah: Patagonia Trip Report
Around a month ago my partner Dave and I came to Patagonia with absolutely no idea what, if anything, we’d be able to accomplish…
Inspirations, Part V: The Wisdom of Exploration
Damien Gildea shares his inspirations. “Repeats were given a line or two at most. Details were scarce, photos grainy—but how much help do you want?… Read More »Inspirations, Part V: The Wisdom of Exploration
Best (or Worst?) Climbing.com Captions
Don’t get me wrong… I don’t hate fun, but some of the absurd captions on climbing.com are more ridiculous than Tuesday Night Bouldering. Here’s one… Read More »Best (or Worst?) Climbing.com Captions
Lowe Alpine Summit Attack 30 Hyperlite: A Solid Little Pack
In my decade-long quest to find the perfect little pack, one that has all the right features and none of the bells and whistles, this… Read More »Lowe Alpine Summit Attack 30 Hyperlite: A Solid Little Pack
Return to the Outdoors, Part II: Steph Davis
Steph Davis shares a story about one of the wild places she loves: Utah’s Canyonlands.
Hardrock Mining–Re-think; Reform
The Outdoor Alliance, a national coalition of human-powered recreation organizations, is urging outdoor enthusiasts to support proposed reforms of the 1872 Mining Law.
Opinion of a Chinese Reader
Some young people, like myself ten years ago, thought the west must be filled with idealism, democracy, prosperity and fairness. Well, if I have to… Read More »Opinion of a Chinese Reader
DMM Shadow Quickdraws: Hot-Forged Goodness
With a huge rack in my pack and a bunch of loose ‘biners and runners for alpine draws, I sometimes overlook a fundamental piece of… Read More »DMM Shadow Quickdraws: Hot-Forged Goodness
130 Kilometers an Hour in the Wrong Lane
Smuggling climbing hardware onto planes, destroying rental cars, and climbing excellent limestone routes–the second part of an adventure series on Spain by photographer and writer… Read More »130 Kilometers an Hour in the Wrong Lane