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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.
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 Roaring 40’s
Loading ...Josh Gross and I had big plans this past season in Patagonia. Fitzroy, Poincenot, and maybe Cerro Standhardt… whatever we could put together in a month. But, the Gods had other ideas…
An Excellent Escapade
Loading ...Jeremy took a week off work in the store to go climbing in the Bugaboos. Their climbing trip over, they packed up to return stateside. However, a massive storm of biblical proportions set in. Here is the tale.
Rochambeau, Desert-Style
Loading ...Warm wind and hot desert sun help set the stage against a backdrop of sandy, red rock for the kick-off to the season’s climbing. Did you rendezvous, too?
Launching into the Unknown
Loading ...Mossy chimneys, phenomenal crack, a descent under darkness, and the satisfaction of the last candy bar. Blake Herrington and Rad Roberts launch into the unknown of the Cascades, sending a new route on Sloan Peak.
The Intrigue of Yam
Loading ...Yamaneering: A Mt. Yamnuska climbing day, in which a party attempts a route that, graded within their abilities and probably put up 20 years ago in hobnail boots, will make them feel they are moving on uncharted, unclimbable territory.
Farewell, Partner!
Loading ...Reflections on a well-loved, well-traveled, and well-used “friend”…
Waypoint Namibia
Loading ...In May 2009, a small team of rock climbers departed for Namibia with two goals: to find a way up an unexplored face, and to find a way into a deeper understanding of southern Africa. At the heart of their trip lies the question, can adventure and culture combine to create understanding? “WayPoint Namibia” is [...]
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…
Blake Climbs RMNP
Loading ...With a stomach full of Pumpkin Pancakes (Oh yeah, they’re delicious) …
