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Black Diamond First Shot: Cadillac of V-Thread Tools
When it comes to V-thread tools Black Diamond’s First Shot is the most advanced. It is the first V-threader that cannot be replaced with a… Read More »Black Diamond First Shot: Cadillac of V-Thread Tools
Thoughts on the Denali Fee Hike
The small minority of climbers seeking a difficult alpine experience on America’s highest peak will end up paying a steep fee along with the many… Read More »Thoughts on the Denali Fee Hike
Metolius FS Mini Carabiner: Size Matters
Does size matter? This question, historically the domain of trashy women’s magazines, is now relevant to the ever-evolving climbing gear industry–in particular, rapidly shrinking carabiners.… Read More »Metolius FS Mini Carabiner: Size Matters
Tinkering with the Guillotine
“Mad Scientist” Matt Maddaloni rediscovers his passion for climbing through a quirky but surprisingly functional invention: the Anticam.
2010 Mugs Stump Update: Success, Tragedy and Savage Peaks
In 2010, the Mugs Stump Award recipients attempted an array of bold objectives, from first ascents on obscure peaks in Tibet and Greenland; to new… Read More »2010 Mugs Stump Update: Success, Tragedy and Savage Peaks