Understanding Crevasses: A Glacier Travel Primer for New Mountaineers
Crevasses are one of the primary hazards in glacier travel. Understanding how they form and where they concentrate is where safety starts.
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Climbing Colorado’s 14ers: A Complete Season-by-Season Guide
Colorado has 58 peaks above 14,000 feet. Here is how to approach them safely and intelligently across all four seasons.
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Nutrition for Mountain Climbers: What to Eat Before, During, and After a Big Day
Fueling a mountain day is different from fueling a gym session in ways that matter enormously when you are at altitude for ten hours.
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Mountain Photography for Climbers: How to Capture What You Actually See
Summit photos that look like what you experienced are harder to take than they look. Here is how to close the gap.
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The Best Climbing Gyms in the United States for Every Level
The right gym makes a real difference whether you are just starting or training for serious alpine objectives. Here are the best in the country.
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Emergency Bivouac: How to Survive an Unplanned Night in the Mountains
You planned to be home before dark. The mountain had other ideas. Here is how to survive the night when that happens.
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How to Choose a Climbing Partner You Can Actually Trust on Hard Terrain
Technical skill is the starting point, not the whole answer. Here is what actually matters when choosing who to rope up with.
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Bouldering for Beginners: Getting Started Without Ropes or Complicated Gear
Bouldering is the fastest growing form of climbing and the most accessible entry point. Here is what to know when you are just starting.
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The History of American Mountaineering: From Summit Scrambles to World-Class Alpinism
American mountaineering has a history stretching back over a century. Here is how a frontier tradition became a world-class sport.
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Leave No Trace in the Mountains: A Practical Guide for Climbers Who Actually Care
Climbing in wild places is a privilege that depends on how we use those places. Here is what Leave No Trace looks like in real mountain terrain.
