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If at First You Dont Succeed…
Loading ...What is the measure of success? Sending the line without fall? Being blessed with perfect weather and unstoppable conditions? Or is it measured simply by getting out and showing up?
Rigging Up for Mountaineering
Loading ...Freddy Grossniklaus takes us through the gear that comes along on a normal mountaineering trip. Freddy is a UIAGM/IFMGA Swiss certified mountain guide and ski instructor that has been working with Outdoor Research for the past three years. Take a look at his advice!
Packing for an Overnight Alpine Ascent
Loading ...Martin Volken – an IFMGA Guide and owner of ProGuiding Service of North Bend, Oregon – takes time before a recent trip to describe what exactly should go into a pack for an overnight alpine ascent. Martin reviews all the essential gear – his ‘house’ equipment, his personal equipment, the technical equipment, and the safety [...]
The French Files
Loading ...At the end of every ski season I breathe a huge sigh of relief. Not because I am excited that the winter is over, more so that the seasons are changing, and it is time for rock shoes and chalk.
The Declaration of Mountain Travel
Loading ...Declaration of Mountain Travel: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness
I have been in the guiding business for just about 20 years now. I would be lying if I said that I became a mountain guide to interact with a large diversity of people. I simply wanted to go to the mountains and needed some [...]
Behind the Scenes: Outdoor Research
Loading ...Recently, a group came up to Valhalla Mountain Touring push Outdoor Research even further to the forefront of making great gear. It was an incredible week of getting different people together to hear what everyone has to say about the products from the snowpits to the factory floor.
IFMGA Guide Tips: Backcountry Safety
Loading ...Evan’s mantra of why the interior of BC is the best place on planet earth for ski touring: mountains + climate + lack of people = UNBELIEVABLE. As an IFMGA guide, Evan gets a lot of the same questions from clients. Here are some tips on Backcountry Safety.
Dream Route
Loading ...When you hear the word ‘Greece’ it is easy to conjure up some enticing image of blue skies and white-towered buildings. Sure looks nice. Sure would like to go there…all that blue water, those vibrant colors, that sun…
The Equation
Loading ...For the last few winters, I have waged war with nutrition. From about Dec 15th to April 15th every season, ski touring defines my existence. At 5:30am the alarm usually goes of, and the battle begins…
The Making of an AMGA Guide
Loading ...This glimpse into the rigors guides go through to become certified by the AMGA makes it incredibly apparent how skilled and talented they are. Martin Volken – IFMGA guide, instructor/examiner for the AMGA ski mountaineering program, and owner of ProGuiding Service based in North Bend, WA – shot this video during a recent AMGA Alpine Exam in the North Cascades.
