Crampons are an amazing technology that enables mountaineers and ice climbers to reach remote peaks and scale vertical ice pitches. The design of crampons has improved over the decades, from a simple four point design to today's standard 12 point design. There are three types of crampons used today for mountaineering and ice climbing. Which kind you choose d… read more
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The Osprey Luna 85 backpack is a women's-specific pack designed for multiday backpacking trips. Weighing 6 lbs. 13 oz. with a capacity of 85 liters or 5,100 cubic inches, you will have plenty of room to carry everything you need. The backpack comes with a bio form hip belt that can be heat-molded to fit at many of the Osprey retailers. The Luna is available… read more
Well-fitted, warm mountaineering boots can mean the difference between a successful ascent and miserable outing. Mountaineering boots have evolved greatly over the past 20 years from the heavy leather, Vibram-soled models of 1960s and '70s. In the '80s, plastic mountaineering boots were introduced, offering better warmth with removable liners and lighter wei… read more
Crampons are essentially metal spikes on a frame that may be completely rigid or semi-flexible. The most common crampon configuration has 12 spikes or points, 10 of them facing down, spaced around the foot, and two pointed forward. You… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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