If you're close enough to a thunderstorm to hear the thunder, you're close enough to be struck by lightning. Are you the tallest object around? Are you on a ridge or other elevated land form? Are you near any solitary tall objects like rock… read more
Depending on the type of mountain climbing you do, you will probably need a great deal of gear and the knowledge of how to use it. If you are preparing to scale a large mountain face, a few pieces of equipment you will need are ropes, harne… read more
Mountain climbing involves specialized gear to get you to the top. Proper use of the gear is paramount to safety and success. Adapting the least amount of gear to safely accommodate rock, snow and ice is the ideal. Practice these alpine ski… read more
Learning to set gear when climbing will open up a whole new world. You will find yourself climbing in some of the most beautiful settings on the planet. The traffic that traditional routes see is significantly less than the traffic that you… read more
With few exceptions, mountain climbing gear can be separated into three categories: protective gear, essential gear and accessories. Protective gear keeps you safe while you are climbing the mountain. Its function is specifically to prevent… read more
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