The Arc’teryx Proton Hybrid Jacket (M) is a step forward in active insulation. Strategically placed insulation helps protect the core, while panels of breathable and permeable nylon allow solid ventilation and an airy feel. On cold and windy-cooler days, the jacket shines on the skintrack (the active part), and provides ample protection on descents (the insulation).
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We can posit how the outing and the fallen climber’s fate could have had a grim outcome had no communication been possible. Imagine if climber #1, badly injured, had the InReach and was either unconscious or physically unable to trigger the SOS. What occurred was a best-case scenario. Climber #2 had cell service; if there was no service, he had the InReach.
In the episode’s brief show notes, Mulkey writes, “Lots to learn from this story. You won’t take just one GPS communication device into the mountains ever again.”
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Skinning efficiency on flat and rolling terrain keeps you better rested for bigger ascents and descents later in the day. A how to for onward and upward and across those flats…efficiently.
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Mounting tech bindings with the Mottaz 3D-printed jig makes what could be a semi-technical DIY job a relative breeze. We review the jig and come away impressed.
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In this follow up interview with meteorologist and skipig.org creator, Joe Messina, we get an in depth analysis of his backcountry specific weather forecasting workflow. From a specific location, mountain forecasts, and GOES sat imagery, we get some hand holding while navigating the wx forecasting space.
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