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General Talk
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2019-07-06Whether you are climbing or mountaineering, twisty ropes are a real pain in the ass. Not only do they take time to 'un-twist' but they...replies0views471
2019-07-06
2019-07-02The Mountain of Hell is a crazy mountain bike race starting from Les 2 Alpes glacier, with 2500m descent and a distance of 25km over snow, ice,...replies0views543
2019-07-02
2019-07-01Happiest of Canada Days to all of you out there! Hopefully at some point this weekend you've been able to sneak outside...replies0views321 [Copy 26526162].jpg)
2019-07-01
2019-06-30The Sea To Summit Ultimate Sleep System Giveaway has come to a close and we've drawn a winner. Congratulations go out to Jenny Wilson of...replies0views367
2019-06-30
2019-06-29Summer is here and Bears are roaming the alpine but you're prepared as you've bought your bear spray,... but do you know how to use it?...replies0views493
2019-06-29
2019-06-26If your local crags seem to get a little busier every year it's because they are. It's no secret. Climbing is fun and the world is...replies0views418
2019-06-26
2019-06-25Are you already thinking of next winter? Do you need an idea for a south of the border, multi day, 200 mile (321km), ski trip? How about...replies0views324
2019-06-25
2019-06-24Paddle Boarding seems to be gaining more and more in popularity these days, and why not? It's a fun way to spend a couple of hours out...replies0views221
2019-06-24
2019-06-19FKT. Fastest Kown Time is a record time of any given achievement. It's becoming more popular and with ranking apps like Strava, it's easy...replies0views325
2019-06-19
2019-06-18Sometimes when there's no snow you have to make do with what you have. In this case Jesper Tjäder has the top of a zero emission waste to...replies0views229
2019-06-18
2019-06-17Morning sun at Point Campground on Upper Kananaskis Lake. Just got back from a little jaunt into the Kananaskis backcountry and...replies0views669
2019-06-17
2019-06-15The Ultimate Sea To Summit Sleep System Giveaway is now closed and congrats go out to Gord Harmatiuk who was chosen as the winner....replies1views3953
2019-07-16
2019-06-13Is it too early for ski dreams? I say no... Here's a cool little segment shot at our local, Whitewater Ski Resort. I think this is what is...replies0views582
2019-06-13
2019-06-11Episode 8 of Hedvig's Way takes us on a skiing, sailing, and surfing journey through Norwegian fjiordlands with Sandra Lanhsteiner, Caroline...replies0views267
2019-06-11
2019-06-10Climbing in the Valhalla Mountain Range. Photo by the author, check out @pistol.pan on Instagram for more. Friction: the force...replies0views274
2019-06-10
2019-06-05In case you haven't heard Cody Townsend has taken on the 50 classic ski descents of North America as a personal project. He has already...replies0views343
2019-06-05
2019-06-04There are times when we need an absolutely brutal challenge. A challenge so stunningly difficult that the punishment endured actually brings joy...replies0views342
2019-06-04
2019-06-03A couple of weeks ago I posted an article on spring shredding tips for those still chasing turns up high. Since then, Nick Russel has graced...replies0views299
2019-06-03
2019-05-29Climbing is one of those funny sports. The general public has a perception that climbing is a dangerous activity and that we risk life and limb...replies0views475
2019-05-29
2019-05-28As someone who has climbed Mt. Whitney in California I know that this isn't an easy mountain to ascend. It's a long, tiring slog for even...replies0views327
2019-05-28
2019-05-23Here's what's going on in Chamonix right now. Buddies Pierre Guyot and Leo Slemett ski the Couloir des Cosmiques. I'm not sure...replies2views479
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2019-05-22Unless you have been living under a rock and off social media(if so, good for you!) you have seen photos and read about the massive landslide on...replies1views851
2019-07-03
2019-05-16I am a sucker for this series. In episode 12 of "The Fifty" we see Cody Townsend climb and ski the Grand in Wyoming with Jimmy Chin (who...replies0views349
2019-05-16
2019-05-16The sun has been shining, the grass is green, and flowers are taking gardens by storm. Biking and climbing are in full swing. Yes, spring...replies0views349
2019-05-16
2019-05-15If the Twisting couloir on Joffre peak was on your tick list for the future well I have some bad news. A massive rock slide had erased the...replies0views1077
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