How to: Mapping + Caltopo
When all is said and done, after all the research and lines are drawn, you should have a flushed out map that will take you deep into the backcountry.
When all is said and done, after all the research and lines are drawn, you should have a flushed out map that will take you deep into the backcountry.
A sleeping bag is one of the most important pieces of gear that an adventurer can have.
The routes mentioned in this list are a great sampler of terrain across North America, from high alpine meadows to dense forests to rocky ridgelines.
The best way to protect your feet from wear and tear is by taking preventative action against blisters and other unfortunate foot ailments.
Here’s a checklist you and your potential summer adventure partner should go through before you decide to spend the summer together.
700 miles of any terrain can be exhausting, but the Californian desert provided us with the appreciation we needed for the simplest of things, such as access to water and refuge from the heat.
No matter what types of trails you have ahead of you this summer, remember: the big, wide open sky awaits to be greeted.
look back up, into the crack, and I feel lighter. I have let something go that was weighing me down, and now it is time to climb.
Photography has become far more accessible in the last 15 years, thanks in large part to the technological improvements of the phone camera.
In the end, there’s a lot of cool things coming to the climbing community in the next year. I’m seeing a big shift into more trad specific equipment, and more sustainable items for consumers.