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How to Use a Carabiner

There are many types of carabiners and they have many uses, including contributing to the safety systems in rock and ice climbing, mountaineering, spelunking, and rescue techniques. Among other uses, carabiners can be used for belaying, rappelling, prusiking, clipping into anchors and securing rope into protection. No matter what you use it for, there are a… read more
How to Choose a Rock Climbing Harness

A good, safe harness is one of those things a climber cannot do without. When worn properly, it secures the climber to the entire climbing system. There are dozens of companies that make harnesses, and there are dozens of types of harnesses. Though it's not tricky business, it's a good idea to really put some thought and research into your first purchase. read more
How to Use a Climbing Harness

Climbing harnesses enable a person to climb on rock or ice or traverse glacial terrain in a safe manner. If you are using a climbing harness for the first time, there are a few things to be aware of, including the most important and basic task of putting it on properly. read more
Rock and Ice Climbing Schools for Women

Sometimes women want to be around other women when enjoying the great outdoors. There are many training programs available to women wanting to learn both rock and ice climbing. No matter what coast you reside on, you can reach one of these clinics year-round with a little travel. You will be able to enjoy not only high quality instruction by some of the best… read more
How Does an Avalanche Originate & Occur?

In Switzerland's Romansh language, the word "avalanche" means "falling mass of snow." Avalanches occur throughout the United States and around the world in mountainous terrain during the winter months. read more

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How to Prepare for a Mixed Climb

The practice of climbing on rock, ice and sometimes snow on the same route is known as mixed climbing. Alpinists often encounter conditions on peaks that call for both rock and ice climbing skills, sometimes within the same pitch. This… read more
How to Use Mountain Climbing Gear

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 alpin… read more
Parts of a Harness

Climbing harnesses are designed in a variety of weights, sizes and thicknesses, but all share common characteristics and parts. Climbing harnesses are specifically rated for strength and to hold a certain amount of weight. Only strengt… read more
Types of Climbing Rope

Rope is the most recognizable symbol of climbing and represents the trust climbing partners must have in one another. In the early days of climbing, ropes were mostly made of natural fibers. During World War II, nylon ropes were invent… read more
Information on Tree Climbing

Recreational tree climbing is an advanced version of what kids do naturally, scrambling unaided amongst low tree branches. The equipment and techniques of recreational tree climbing allow you to reach branches in trees that otherwise w… read more
The Best Climbing Shoes

Designed for performance and not necessarily comfort, rock climbing shoes are the most crucial piece of equipment you need for any type of climbing. Whether you are working a route at your local climbing gym or spending the day boulder… read more
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Review of the Black Diamond Spectre Ice Piton

The Spectre Ice Piton from Black Diamond Equipment looks like the blade of an ice axe with a short straight blade going at a 90-degree angle to the ice blade and a sling attached to it. The Spectre is machined of chromoly. It weighs 13… read more
Chinese Restaurants in Surrey, BC

Surrey, British Columbia offers outdoor enthusiasts plenty of things to do. The city's Pacific coast setting south of Vancouver is perfect for sailing, boating, sea kayaking and canoeing. Inland, there are plenty of nature trails for… read more
The Best Bike Racks for Cars

When choosing the best bike rack for your car, it is easy to get overwhelmed by the huge selection of styles and price ranges. In selecting a rack, consider how many bikes you need to carry, how high you can lift your bicycle by yourse… read more
RV Campgrounds in Teluride, Colorado

Telluride, located in the southwestern part of Colorado in a narrow box canyon in the San Juan mountains, is one of the most beautiful places in the state, with stunning mountain vistas everywhere you turn. Telluride is also one of the… read more
RV Parks in Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Jackson Hole, in the northwest corner of Wyoming, offers one of the most stunning mountain vistas in the world, as the Teton range dramatically rises 7,000 feet above the valley floor with no intervening foothills. Skiers flock to the… read more
The Best RV Campgrounds in Idaho

Idaho is home to the Sawtooth Mountains and the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, and it shares the Grand Tetons with Wyoming. Ernest Hemingway wrote about the wonders of Ketchum, Idaho, and called it home. Downhill and cross-country sk… read more
RV Parks Near Arker, Colorado

Parker, Colorado, is a community located within the greater Denver metroplex. While Parker and its immediate environs are urban, the location is within an hour of downhill skiing, hiking, rock and ice climbing, bouldering, rafting and… read more
RV Parks in Banff, BC

Banff is a town and park located in the Canadian province of Alberta. Portions of the park enter into the province of British Columbia, with the lion's share still in Alberta. The region offers year-round outdoor recreation with telema… read more

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Backcountry Camping Tips

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Beach Camping Near Pismo Beach, California

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...
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