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Alaska Expedition 2011: Kahiltna
Loading ...Mark and Graham returned to Alaska as team “Pirates of Rad” to explore new and classic routes of the massifs of the Kahiltna Glacier and let the jolly roger fly again.
Rainier Climbing Season Begins!
Loading ...Another climbing season on Mt. Rainer is just around the corner. On the mountain, Camp Muir is showing signs of life, spring skiers are still getting their turns in, and the ever present fox is lurking in the shadows waiting for a free lunch! Here’s a look at what goes on behind the scenes of guiding before the Rainier season starts.
Women’s Alpine “Next Step” Camps
Loading ...As we grouped up in the Wilcox Campground parking area along the Icefields Parkway, the rain started to come down, first lightly, then a full socked-in cloud of gloom. This was our day 1 of 5 days of the Women’s Next Step Alpine Camp sponsored by Outdoor Research, and this was not the ideal [...]
The Motivation of a Child
Loading ...“Where does your motivation come from?” The alpine realm is beyond anything enticing. People are drawn to mountains regardless of their intent with them; I have always been drawn to them out of curiosity and exploration…A mountain presents an unknown that creatively gets puzzle-pieced together….
Into The Khumbu: Ama Dablam
Loading ...“21,000ft and moving too fast. 3 years since I’d been exposed to this altitude and the feelings were all coming back. Going for the summit of Ama Dablam, we felt very alive.” IFMGA Guide Mark Allen leads an IMG team to one of the world’s highest peaks.
Hanging By A Thread
Loading ...A guide for choosing the right rope to meet your climbing ambitions from IFMGA guide, Adam George.
A Mountain Guide’s Fountain of Youth
Loading ...What does a ‘veteran’ Everest climber do to feel young? Phil Ershler shares the secret.
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…
Vertical Woman – the Magazine for the Woman Alpinist
Loading ...[ October 1, 2010; 7:00 pm; ] Come join Outdoor Research and the Outdoor Research Company Store in welcoming a new magazine to the world of women alpinists.
Friday night October 1st the Outdoor Research Company Store will be hosting the official launch party for Vertical Woman. The night will include slide shows, raffles, giveaways and other hijinx and ballyhoo.
For more information check [...]
Banff Mountain Film Festival
Loading ...[ October 30, 2010; October 31, 2010; November 1, 2010; November 2, 2010; November 3, 2010; November 4, 2010; November 5, 2010; November 6, 2010; November 7, 2010; ] Come join Outdoor Research at this year’s Banff Mountain Film Festival held October 30th through November 7th at the Banff Center in Alberta, Canada. This year’s festival will be highlighted by speakers, presentations and of course films from around the world. For more information [...]
