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Notes from The Mozambican Bush
Loading ...It’s dark. We’ve been hiking for 6hrs – climbers, scientists, guides, porters – through the bush, illuminated by the narrow light of headlamps. Thinking about lions and spitting cobras, the former apparently hunted out from this area, the latter we’ve already seen, but with any luck not active at night?
Lunar X: Nik Berry Climbs
Loading ...In April, Nik established an FFA on Lunar X, a classic aid route in Zion. The climb goes at 5.13 free. Here’s his story with incredible photos from Jeremiah Watt.
Classic Routes: Air Mail
Loading ...Picking one classic rock route that had an impact on me is like trying to single out my favorite beer–near impossible as there’s just too many. However, if forced to choose, I would resort to a route that nearly brought me to my knees.
Expedition South Greenland
Loading ...Bags are packed, the house is clean, the cat is pacing nervously, aware that something is going on. We’re heading out this afternoon to start the first of many travel legs to get to south Greenland…Green-where?
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.
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) …
