Rewinding an old 1942 text in the Handbook of American Mountaineering and finding some simple and energetic illustrations. We are glad, though, the book’s ski carry techniques are relics of the past.
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Assess your gear needs for next season way sooner than you’d think. By September, the algorithms will have combed through the marketing jargon, and we’ll be way beyond the previews and peeks—the battle of the “best of” lists will be in full swing.
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There are situations when having quick access to a stowed axe is desirable. Imagine you’re on that big and bad and burly line you’ve eyed all spring. The first few hundred meters of turns are steep, but the snow is forgiving and edgable. Then, a few turns ahead, a slick and shiny patch of blue ice elicits the international distress signal: puckering. Make the pucker factor in the steeps less puckery. Here’s how to master the shoulder axe carry.
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Seeking to optimize variables like weight, compressibility, and overall warmth, we’re getting cozy with a Feathered Friends Raven 10 UL sleeping bag. Here’s a first look.
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We’re beginning to think about the tools we’ll use for next year regarding avalanche avoidance. Consider this an open ended quest to find tools, checklists, and procedures that work for you and your partners, and keeping you coming home safe.
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