Sharpen Up!
The early season climbing has been good so far, but as always there are places where the ice is thin. Normally we can see these and tread lightly, but if you’ve been climbing long enough, eventually you’ll feel that unmistakable sensation of the “doink!” where your ice ax goes through the thin ice and strikes the underlying rock. Let’s go over some tips for how to sharpen your ice tools and keep them at peak performance.
The Action Suit - A guide to Layering For Alpine Climbing
High output activity during cold temperatures requires a versatile clothing system. Learn the ins and outs of layering for the demands of alpine climbing.
Equipment Selection: HUT Based Ski Touring
Learn about the equipment and techniques for hut based ski touring in the Alps from IFMGA Guide, Steven Van Sickle.
Tips for packing for multi-pitch ice
When I first started venturing into longer winter climbing days, packing for multi-pitch ice climbs was overwhelming. I didn’t want to bring too much that it might weigh me down climbing, but I didn’t want to bring too little that I couldn’t stay warm.
Do shoes matter when crack climbing? Yes!
Have you ever tried to run a marathon in a pair of ski boots? Wearing the wrong crack climbing shoe can make your life just as miserable.