FA of “Fat Kid,” V12, in Vermont
Loading ...Often the case with boulders in Vermont. the “Eighth Grade Boulder” was found through a mix of hard work and chance. With a bit of that work, lines began to appear climbable.
About Teresa Bruffey
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The origins of my love for the outdoors started with my mom and dad who took me on my first "camping trip" at the age of 6 months. I didn't always love nature, bugs, or dirt and took a "recess" from the ages of about 14-20 (this era coincides with an increase in my usage of hairspray, the word "like", and fingernail polish). But when a boyfriend reintroduced me to the woods via my first backpack trip at age 21, I fell back in deep love with open spaces, the quiet of being far, far from pavement, air I can breathe in, and mornings that begin when the sun lights up my tent.
Then, about ten years ago, a small fear of heights started infringing on my fun. My solution? Do what I feared. Go to high places. Learn to climb. For Christmas that year, my parents gave me intro lessons at the local gym.
Since those early backpacking and climbing days, my fear has become manageable, a "good" trip is one where I come back dirty, and my ideal Saturday starts at dawn with a backpack. My passion for being outdoors -climbing, hiking, skiing, learning to alpine climb, biking- has brought the most amazing people into my life, taken me so many adventures, and led to the best job as a writer and VertiCulture editor for Outdoor Research.
You can read more of my stories including my summer climbing project with my bestie, Sara Lingafelter on www.SoloInTandem.com or about travels, adventures, and random musings on my blog SnarkyBumbler.blogspot.com.
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Music For A Tiny House Road Trip
Loading ...The Tiny House.
We think the best stereo you own is the one in your car: Four (or six) speakers, scenery outside your windows, and the exact balance of boredom and stimulation to enable you to actually listen to the music.
We’re hauling the Tiny House from Seattle to Las Vegas for the Red Rock Rendezvous this [...]
Paradox Ice
Loading ...The trail up and out of the Ouray Ice Park is maybe a 5min walk, if you have full use of your limbs. But last weekend a team of volunteers and athletes with Paradox Sports took however long they needed to get into the park for an incredible weekend of ice.
Ski Tribes of the San Juans
Loading ...Ski cultures are territorial, especially the old ones. The local’s band up like gorillas claiming large swaths of alpine territory. Guarding the stash can become a way of life. This tribal phenomenon is rich in the Southwestern Colorado San Juan Mountains.
The Mount Baker Valentine’s Day Slide
Loading ...On February 14, 1999, a skier and snowboarder were killed in a massive avalanche in the Mount Baker sidecountry, adjacent to the resort’s slopes. Instead of preventing future sidecountry access, the resort chose instead to educate its customers on snow safety and require a basic level of knowledge before allowing them to venture beyond the boundary ropes.
The One Piece of Gear: A Eulogy for the StormTracker Gloves
Loading ...Fitz Cahall wistfully recalls highlights from countless adventures spent with his dearly departed Outdoor Research StormTracker Gloves.
Adirondack Ice: Endangered Species
Loading ...Bayard Russell, Matt McCormick and Matt Horner answered the call of the wild sending an awesome line next to Gorillas in the Mist in New York’s Adirondack State Park.
Sidecountry Sessions: Silverton
Loading ...Silverton, Colorado is exactly the kind of place you want to spend the Yuletide season. Especially if you are a group of five ski bums living within 112 square feet—no shower and ski gear avalanching from every nook of space.
Sidecountry Sessions
Loading ...“The opportunity to explore the accessible powder stashes with the most passionate locals is the mission. Getting it the best we can is our objective.” This winter, Neil Provo, Molly Baker, and Zack Giffin are subscribing to the gypsy life and taking off on a two-month tiny house road trip in celebration of a passion-driven, low impact, ski bum lifestyle while searching for fresh talent to add to the OR athlete roster. Follow along, here on VertiCulture.
