Ecuador: “It may not be a success, but always an adventure.”
We stood at the memorial at the base of Chimborazo Mountain in the Ecuadorian Andes. The wind whipped across the land and snow grains pelted[Read More…]
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Film Review – Everest
Everest is a movie of expanses. The most obvious ones are the expanses of the Himalayas, their peaks competing arrogantly with the sky for superiority,[Read More…]
Climbing Pico de Orizaba
In the spring of 2014, a small group of us decided to climb a volcano surprisingly not far from Mexico City. Pico De Orizaba stands[Read More…]
Trip Report: Camp Muir, Mount Rainier
Planning a trek up the Big One – Mount Rainier – gets my adrenaline pumping the minute I start packing my backpack. My husband and[Read More…]
Tragedy on Everest Prompts Changes in Historic South Col Climbing Route
After an avalanche took the lives of 16 Sherpa guides on Everest during the 2014 climbing season, the climbing community and Nepalese officials have came[Read More…]
Nemo Tenshi Four-Season Tent Review
The Nemo Tenshi is a well build and a cleverly designed tent. The materials used are top notch and the craftsmanship is an A+. It inspires confidence for use as a shelter in an alpine setting. If inclement weather should set it my first concern would not be this tent as a suitable shelter. I am happy to add it to my gear and look forward to many years of faithful service.
Sierra Designs Zissou 15 Degree DriDown Sleeping Bag Review
I crammed the Zissou 15 into a container and poured three liters of water over it the night before my trip. I let it soak overnight – about seven hours. In the morning I pulled the bag out of the container and poured about a liter of water out of it, shook off the excess and crammed it into the stuff sack.
Map Reading – All About Benchmarks
When looking at a US Geologic Survey (USGS) map the hiker will find benchmark symbols sprinkled across the topo; these and the many other symbols provide the details of a map.
Hope on the Horizon – The March of Team Martin
Hope on the Horizon has granted me two journeys. The obvious journey is of course through the White Mountains to achieve the 48 highest summits in a single trip. It was the starting point of the entire project, and the journey that has been anticipated all along.
Basalt Columns – A Tradition of Climbing Education
By “bringing a piece of the mountains into the heart of Seattle,” as Bauer’s instructional successors put it, The Mountaineers is again opening the doors for a broader outdoor community to nourish its love for climbing.
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