AMGA and OR's Climbing Fundamentals Video Series | Rigging A Rappel
Safe climbing techniques are a key component to rock climbing. Learn how to safely rig a rappel in this short video.
The American Mountain Guide Association and Outdoor Research teamed up...
Do you know what happened in the mountains this week? Here’s a selection of backcountry news, articles, posts, videos, photos, and other cool things that we think you’d like to know about. Enjoy!
Mountaineer Killed in Avalanche On Monte...
Mountaineer Dies In Avalanche While Climbing The Coolidge Couloir on Monte Viso In Italian Alps
Monte Viso, Italy - On May 21, 2016 Joel Dutto a 21-year-old mountaineer from Cervasca, Italy was killed in an avalanche while climbing the Coolidge Couloir...
Need To Carry Skis On A Backpack? Try These Ski Carry Methods
When you're traveling through the mountains sometimes you need to carry skis on a backpack. There are several ways to do this. What's your preferred method to carry skis...
AMGA and OR's Climbing Fundamentals Video Series | Anchors - Two Slings & Three Pieces
Safe climbing techniques are a key component to climbing. Learn how to safely rig a rappel in this short video.
The American Mountain Guide Association and Outdoor...
Book Review: Sixty Meters To Anywhere by Brendan Leonard
After hitting rock bottom and attending alcohol abuse treatment at age 23, Brendan Leonard decided that he didn't want to end up dead or in prison because of alcohol. He sobered...
Ever Wanted To Ski The Matterhorn? The Every Damn Weekend Crew Did.
The Every Damn Weekend crew is back in Episode 16 and this time they are off to ski the Matterhorn. Watch their short film about skiing the Matterhorn....
Gear Review: Blizzard Zero G 95 Skis
Price: $699.99
Weight Per Pair: 1250 grams | 2.75 lbs (Size 178cm)
Dimensions: 128-95-111.5 mm
Turn Radius: 21.0m (178 cm)
Lengths: 85, 85W, 95, 108
Summary: The Blizzard Zero G 95 is a great ski for ski mountaineering....
182 Global Avalanche Fatalities In 2015/2016 Northern Hemisphere Winter Season
Avalanches are a worldwide problem. Based on information from international avalanche centers and news reports between September 15, 2015 and June 20, 2016, avalanches claimed the lives of at least 182 people...
Do you know what happened in the mountains this week? Here’s a selection of backcountry news, articles, posts, videos, photos, and other cool things that we think you’d like to know about. Enjoy!
SNOTEL Data: The Current Western US Snowpack...
