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Forbidden Climbing
Loading ...The sun rose over the eastern horizon at a similar pace to my foot steps up the steep, approach couloir. After an hour up the 40 degree slope, we reached the base of the West Ridge of Forbidden Peak (8,815ft). Spectacular lichen granite blocks on a long exposed 4th and 5th class ridge lead us [...]
How to Fold a Map
Loading ...Martin Volken has used a fair share of maps during his career as an IFMGA Guide and owner of ProGuiding. It’s no surprise then, that he has a trick or two up his sleeves when it comes to managing them. Here’s Martin’s secret on how to most usefully fold a map.
White Out Navigation
Loading ...If you’re a backcountry skier/splitboarder, its key to be prepared for the unexpected. Dont get stuck in the “dark” (or white); IFMGA Guide Evan Stevens offers tips tips on how to navigate through a white out in the backcountry.
Snow Pit Basics w/ Evan Stevens
Loading ...Knowing how to understand the snow pack and make good decisions is key for safe travel through avi terrain. IFMGA guide Evan Stevens takes us through the basics of digging a good snow pit.
Hanging By A Thread
Loading ...A guide for choosing the right rope to meet your climbing ambitions from IFMGA guide, Adam George.
How to Take a Bearing on a Map
Loading ...IFMGA Guide Margaret Wheeler takes you through the steps of one of the foundation skills for navigating with a map and compass. In simplest terms, it links the information provided by a map to the terrain around you. You can use this skill to locate peaks or terrain features, to confirm your own location [...]
Eiger Nordwand
Loading ...Growing up, I heard of the infamous Eiger North Face, but confess, it was mostly just some mythical mountain that I knew nothing about. But, the hook was set. For the past years, its always occupied a place somewhere in the back of my mind…
Building an Ice Axe T-slot Anchor
Loading ...IFMGA/ACMG Mountain Guide Lilla Molnar demonstrates how to build an ice axe T-slot anchor with essential tips and conditions to consider for building a strong system.
Efficient Ski Transitions
Loading ...IFMGA Guide Martin Volken shares his wisdom on how to efficiently transition from ski-to-skin and back again, along with tips on keeping the system simple to stay better organized in the backcountry.
A Mountain Guide’s Vacation
Loading ...Bertrand enjoying some crack climbing on the Grand Capucin
In the guiding business, summer is a busy time. The old adage “make hay while the sun shines,” is a motto that most guides I know live by. It is not uncommon to work 20-30 days straight or even more. Nonetheless, no matter what the profession, we [...]
