Archives for April 2012

Check the OUTLET AREA for huge discounts on hyperlight wind and rain apparel, and our complete overstock of insulated jackets that are being updated for Fall 2012.    

— The Photon is the lightest full-size carabiner ever conceived which also makes it one of the most functional biners ever conceived. The Photon Rack Pack is a statement piece about one of these recommended functions. The trend towards individually racking cams has grown stronger over recent years and today is the prefered method for […]

  Thanks to Mike Brumbaugh and Rob Pizem for this video addendum to our recent Wiki article about navajo v wingate sandstone. Read the article HERE.

Is that Navajo or Wingate sandstone up there? The question is often synonymous for climbers with this one: do I want to climb that or not? The short answer to this conundrum is always YES! Through a time-proven process of hardening your ass up and gaining experience with both varieties of rock, climbers have been […]

Congrats to Rob Pizem who put down his project in Escalante Canyon. Having had the opportunity to give him a few catches on it, I can say that this route is super impressive! Campusing ringlocks through a roof with a crazy backstep between a blank wall and the lone hold on the roof. Here is […]

Location: Arapahoe Basin, CO Start Date: Apr 21 2012 For additional updates on the Grind, please go toArapahoebasin.com The Marmot Grind is an uphill, downhill adventure race designed to introduce new participants to backcountry skiing as well as challenge the veteran skier. Races are modeled after European randonee events with competitors beginning on foot and running to […]

Location: San Juans Mts, CO Start Date: Apr 14 2012 MOLAS UPDATE APRIL 24TH – It's everyone's favorite course, but we were denied by weather just over half distance. The beer and burritos still tasted great. A big thanks to Pine Needle Mountaineering and the Silverton Avi School. We'll be back next year! Pictures: http://bit.ly/gYVyRE Course pictures are […]