Much climbing, especially in the Western states, resides on land owned and managed generally by the US government. This agency is called the Bureau of Land Management. They are in charge of managing leases for drilling and ranching and allows or disallows activities like climbing and other kinds of outdoor recreation. Where BLM favors climbing, […]
Archives for 2010
BLAKE HERRINGTON SETS SPEED RECORD ON THE NAKED EDGE … FIRST TRY
I love to set goals for myself, especially ones that initially seem a bit outlandish. The Naked Edge is THE line in Eldorado Canyon, and one of the few longer routes there which obviously begs to be climbed. The idea of a speed ascent of the Naked Edge itself was first proposed to me by […]
INTERVIEW WITH PAIGE CLAASSEN ABOUT HER REDPOINT OF GOD’S OWN STONE IN THE RRG
CAMP rocklete Paige Claassen recently became the first woman to climb an undisputed 5.14 east of the Mississippi witht her redpoint of God's Own Stone in the Red River Gorge. We had the chance to ask a few questions following the send … 1. Your ascent of God's Own Stone is likely the first non-debatable […]
PLANETMOUNTAIN.COM INTERVIEW WITH SIMONE MORO
Before he departs for Pakistan to attempt a winter ascent of Gasherbrun II, CAMP Athlete Simone Moro sat down with Planetmountain.com for an interview. Simone is already known for climbing two of the five 8,000 meter peaks in the region in winter conditions. He will be going for the first winter ascent of Gasherbrun II […]
AAC INVESTIGATION – DENALI AND RAINIER FEE INCREASES
Just as an FYI, the AAC is trying to open a broad conversation about the proposed fee increases on Denali and Rainier. The questions being asked, like what services to climbers will the new fees pay for, and do climbers need these services and higher levels of oversight, are valid. Below is a link with […]
CHRIS PRUCHINIC
We were not able to know Chris for very long, but in the short time he was active as the Front Range Section Chair for the AAC, we had the opportunity to work with him towards the advancement of American mountaineering and climbing. A better advocate would be hard to come by. We will miss […]
PREMANA THIS TIME OF YEAR
I recently returned from a week long trip in Premana Italy where CAMP still maintains its headquarters. The town is situated in the northern-most nook of the Valsassina cornered by mountains to the north and a winding road that makes its way through the valley to Lake Como in the south. November is the rainy […]
CRESTED BUTTE LOCAL RANDO SERIES
CAMP USA SUPPORTS 2010 RIFLE CLEAN-UP
CAMP USA donated fixed draws to equip more than ten routes top to bottom at the West’s most notorious hard man’s crag. The draws feature our steel Gym Safe carabiners fast becoming known as the best clipping steel biners in the world. Riflers, please enjoy and thanks to everyone who lent a hand during this […]
VECTOR NANOTECH CRAMPONS REVIEW AT ROCKANDICE.COM
“THESE ARE THE LIGHTEST steel crampons in the world. Paired with Scarpa’s new super-light Phantom Guide (reviewed here), they create a performance combo that nearly competes with a fruit boot, but is warmer, and more versatile.” – Duane Raleigh READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE FIND PRODUCT DETAILS HERE
