Aconcagua Speed Riding: Video and Interview
Francois Bon takes a three-minute trip down the south face of Aconcagua, then lives to tell about it.
PSolar BX Balaclava: Darth Vader on a Snow Machine
Although I found that the PSolar BX made breathing super-cold Alaskan air more comfortable, I have always been skeptical of any techy do-dads like flux capacitors and time machines.
Test Yourself: Are You an Alpinist?
Diamox or clarifying lotion? Think you’re an alpinist? Take this quiz to find out.
Sweetspots #14: BASE with Tom Erik Heimen
Tom Erik Heimen takes a group of Americans BASE jumping in three of Norway’s grandest valleys.
Frozen Sweat
Stupid. My feet are numbing. My calves burn. My thighs ache. My throat is parched as sweat drips onto the lens of my sunglasses. I’m spent. I’ve hit a wall. I’ve got to get off this climb.
Black Diamond LiveWire Quickdraw: The Deluxe Sport Rig
Sometimes you have to try new gear that’s really good to realize that your old stuff just isn’t as effective as you thought. This was my experience when trying out the new Black Diamond LiveWire Quickdraws. Though not light, BD’s deluxe sport rig offers big and beefy ‘biners with features that enable quick and efficient clipping. Whether pushing tricky sport clips or extending ice and mixed protection with a gloved hand, this quickdraw truly makes the job easier.