Chris Snobeck wants to climb the world’s hardest mixed routes. And he’s well on his way, having already sent M15- and M14- (Saphira and Mustang, both in Vail, CO). He lives in Denver, CO. How did you start mixed and why did you stick with it? When I was learning to ice climb, 8 years ago, […]
Athletes
Meet Jeff Shapiro
Jeff Shapiro is a lifer. He’s one of those veteran mountain adventure athletes who is able to excel on rock, snow, ice, or even in the air. He’s also a new member of the CAMP USA athlete team, and we caught up with him in his Missoula home to get the straight scoop on life in […]
Red Bull Der Lange Weg, the Alps ski mountaineering traverse ends in Nice
The Red Bull Der Lange Weg has come to an end in Nice, France. The long ski mountaineering traverse across the Alps from Vienna to Nice was completed by Bernhard Hug, David Wallmann, Philipp Reiter and Janelle Smiley and Mark Smiley after 1,721 kilometers and gained almost 90,000 meters height difference. Click here to read […]
Red Bull der Lange Weg reaches the foot of Mont Blanc
Red Bull der Lange Weg, the ski mountaineering traverse across the Alps: Bernhard Hug, David Wallmann, Philipp Reiter and Janelle and Mark Smiley have reached Courmayeur, Italy. If conditions are favourable, the alpinists will attempt to climb to the summit of Mont Blanc tomorrow. Click here to read the full post on PlanetMountain.com »
Red Bull Der Lange Weg: the ski mountaineering traverse reaches halfway point
For the last 20 days Tamara Lunger, Núria Picas, Janelle Smiley, Mark Smiley, David Wallmann, Philipp Reiter and Bernhard Hug have been traversing across the Alps from Vienna to Nice. While Núria Picas has pulled out of the Red Bull Der Lange Weg, the others have crossed the Spluga Pass and are continuing westwards. Click […]
Red Bull Der Lange Weg endures a tough first week
The report of the first week of Red Bull Der Lange Weg, rhe ski mountaineering traverse across the Alps from Vienna to Nice currently being attempted by Tamara Lunger, Núria Picas, Janelle Smiley, Mark Smiley, David Wallmann, Philipp Reiter and Bernhard Hug. Click here to read the full post on PlanetMountain.com »
Red Bull Der Lange Weg begins today!
The Red Bull Der Lange Weg got underway today at 10:00am. The ski mountaineering traverse across the Alps from Vienna to Nice will be attempted by Tamara Lunger, Núria Picas, Janelle Smiley, Mark Smiley, David Wallmann, Philipp Reiter and Bernhard Hug. Following in the footsteps of the historic 1971 Austrians Robert Kittl, Klaus Hoi, Hansjörg […]
Red Bull Der Lange Weg, the great ski tour traverse of the Alps begins
17 March 2018 is the starting date of the Red Bull Der Lange Weg, the immense ski mountaineering traverse across the Alps from Viena to Nice following in the footsteps of the historic 1971 Austrian team comprised of Robert Kittl, Klaus Hoi, Hansjörg Farbmacher and Hans Mariacher. An international team of 7 alpinists composed of […]
How Ridge Mountain Overcame Flooding and Tragedy to Create a Different Kind of Mountain Academy
A great read about the motivation, history and personalities behind Ridge Mountain Academy in Whitefish, MT. CAMP has been a proud supporter of Ridge since it was only an idea. Congratulations to Billy and his team going into year 5 and we take this opportunity to remember Ben Parsons and Samantha Ray … we will […]
Climbing in Mallorca with Margo Hayes, Paige Claassen, Emily Harrington
Get a glimpse into the wonderful personality of athlete Paige Claassen in this short film elegantly titled Slaydies. Watch the video
