AAC: ZACK MARTIN BREAKING BARRIERS GRANT
The Zack Martin Breaking Barriers (ZMBB) Grant was created in memory of Zack Martin, an avid climber and humanitarian who died just before his 25th birthday.
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Calorie Dense Meals in the Backcountry
Calorie dense meals to refuel in the backcountry are mandatory for the big-mile or big-vert days. With some planning, making tasty meals calorie dense doesn’t mean carrying a heavy pack. Here’s some guidance to bump your meal’s calorie count.
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The Basics: Sizing Skins and Tip/Tail Attachments
In this The Basics article, we explore sizing skins and how to ensure they remain attached to tips and tails in the backcountry.
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Ski Skin Failure 101
In the backcountry, skin failure is a relatively manageable type of failure. It can ruin your day in the short term — without properly functioning skins, it’s downright difficult to make efficient uphill progress. Here are a few solutions to keep you on the skin track.
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What’s In a Pack: Spring Tour
More daylight, firmer snow, and warmer temps make spring the time for bigger missions. Here’s our rundown of what to carry in the pack for a spring tour to keep things fast and relatively light.
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