Author: Peter Vordenberg

The How’s it Holding Up Review

Part of the gear testing method involves believing in unicorns and rainbows and sifting through the marketing noise to find what works for you. Pete Vordenberg discusses his unicorns and rainbows and how they are holding up.

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Fear, Lack, and Truth: Reflections on “The Tower”

Truth can be an elusive prey. In The Tower, Kelly Cordes succeeds in tightening his grip on the truths and lies that make up the history of climbing on Cerro Torre.  The subtitle “A Chronicle of Climbing and Controversy on Cerro Torre” only hints at the depths in which he researches the topic.

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Skiing: A Review

There are many reviews of skis and boots and coats. And questions are asked like, how skinny should my rope be? And, are my sunglasses large enough? But, before you begin asking, does my ice ax dangle just right? A review of the entire endeavor is in order.

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