Ice Climbing Wisdom: The 1st rule of Ice Climbing… there is no falling. The 2nd rule of Ice Climbing… there is NO FALLING!! The 3rd rule of Ice Climbing… if you are going to fall, don’t hit the ground. Fast, efficient,…
Below are a couple videos from AMGA Rock and Ski guide Alan Oram (otherwise known as the “Angry Avocado”). He shows that some days you’re feeling it, and other days….you climb nine feet and get lowered… Either way though, our pros are loving…
I started using the Julbo Universe Goggles with the Zebra Lenses in December of 2014. They have been put to use in the field on numerous days for a variety of mountain adventuress. From ski and ice guiding in Colorado…
By Gary Ryan, AMGA Mountain Guide & Founder of the Guide Garage in Ouray, Colorado Weight: 600+ grams Price: $279.00 MSRP “This Cassin X-Dream is the FERRARI of steep ice and mixed climbing” This one tool represents a super-modular system…
Get the scoop on the unique Cassin Blade Runner Crampons from AMGA Guide and Founder of the Guide Garage in Ouray, Colorado, Gary Ryan: Features The most versatile technical ice crampons on the market Patented heel slide design integrates the…
I’ve been testing a pair of the highly-touted Evolv Shaman for most of the autumn and winter. This has been my first pair of Evolvs after having been primarily a La Sportiva wearer for the last decade. The first thing that…
I have been testing the Princeton Tec Apex head lamp this winter season. I have used it ice and alpine guiding, side country and ski touring, as well as on a couple hut trips. The Princeton Tec Apex headlamp…
As an avid backcountry skier and ski guide, safety is paramount, period. Avalanche rescue equipment has seen positive progression toward ease of use, as well as being streamlined for efficient and tolerable storage in a backcountry ski or snowboard pack,…
. MSR is a leader in backcountry safety and a brand trusted by outdoor enthusiasts and pros alike. In this post MSR lays out the history of their unique avalanche probes. Learn about how their technology has evolved to provide…
The first thing I noticed when I tried on the Minus33 Women’s Midweight 1/4 Zip was how soft the merino wool felt – wow! The “radiant violet” color is beautiful too – I spend so much time in black and gray,…