Tag: mountains
Off-season adventures in Big Sky, Montana
Big Sky in Montana is a paradise for skiers and snowboarders during the winter months, but this area is also a very attractive destination when…
History of climbing crampons
Crampons are a robust frame, often made of metal, with sharp spikes set at specific points such as at the toe. These are attached to…
The tragic death of Ueli Steck, one of the best climbers in the world
Ueli Steck, a Swiss alpinist, was probably one of the best mountain climbers in the world. He managed to combine an Olympian’s physique and a…
10 of the oldest and biggest trees in the world
Trees have been around for millions of years and are the extremely important to almost all animal life on Earth, as they produce oxygen for…
Traditional climbing vs sport climbing, what’s the difference.
Trad climbing and sport climbing are two very different artforms. Trad focuses on slow, careful progression and puts safety first. Sport is all about hard moves, indomitable…
Climbing gear for beginners part 2
In part two of ‘Climbing gear for beginners’, we will look at all the less essential gear you will want to start collecting. If you…
Climbing gear for beginners part 1
Rock climbing can feel a little inaccessible. There is so much that you need to learn and climbing gear that you need to buy before…
Start a fire anywhere: 6 ways around wet wood
You may know how to start a fire in your wood stove at home. It’s pretty easy to get one going in the dry desert…
5 Tips for Taking Your Outdoor Photography to the Next Level
Photography and adventure go hand in hand. Your hikes and climbs take you to some of the most beautiful places on Earth, and there’s nothing…
3 Ways that multi day hiking will change how you see the world …
There are things you cannot learn in an hour, thoughts you cannot think in a day and meaning you cannot find at the first fork…