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C.A.M.P. Nano Wire: Full-Strength Little Guy
These hot-forged ‘biners are so sleek and small that friends have asked if the Nano Wire is designed for a key chain. To their surprise, I say these little guys are full-strength.
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Rescue Affecting Judgment?
It’s not an unfamiliar story: inexperienced climber, beautiful mountain range, makes mistake, breaks lots of bones, calls 911 on cell phone, rescued by helicopter. If that climber didn’t have a cell phone, would they really have made that climb?
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The Torre Traverse at Last
Italian climbing legend Ermanno Salvaterra reflects on the Torre Traverse–what most consider the finest enchainment in Patagonian history.
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Help Families of Deceased K2 Porters
Nazir Sabir of the Alpine Club of Pakistan, along with the help of other organizations, is collecting donations for the families of the two Pakistani high-altitude porters and the two Sherpas who perished on K2.
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Black Diamond Apollo: We Have Liftoff!
Having used the Apollo ski touring and climbing in the Canadian Rockies, I am so impressed that I feel the need to give this bright guy some hype.
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Nanga Parbat: Part III
The Shared Summits expedition members make their attempt on Nanga Parbat. Follow their ascent as they battle inclement weather and challenging conditions.
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Lessons from K2?
K2 is a beautiful and terrible peak; one that deserves the gravest respect, as this past week has shown us. It seems that the respect to which it is entitled fell by the wayside in the lead-up to the avalanche on August first.
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Exotic Hampi: Video and Interview
Follow climber Liv Sansoz to Hampi, India, where among palm trees, rice fields and ancient temples, she experiences some of the world’s greatest bouldering. Still hungry? Professional videographer Evrard Wendenbaum steps in to answer a few questions about filming the trip.
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50 Peaks in (Slightly Under) 50 Days
Sounds easy with elevations like Florida’s 345′ and Louisiana’s 535′, but when you factor in Rainier, Elbert, Whitney, and Denali’s staggering 20,320′, the task starts to look daunting at best.
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Nanga Parbat: Part II
The Shared Summits expedition members move further towards their goal of summiting Nanga Parbat. Join them as they continue their journey through Pakistan and onto the peak.
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