Rock Climbing
La Sportiva Genius Shoe Review
La Sportiva Genius Shoe Review Check out the La Sportiva Genius Shoe online here!
October 13, 2017
CMS Blog
Mountaineering
A Successful CMS Inaugural Summer Alps Climbing Program
This Summer the Colorado Mountain School decided to expand our climbing programs to the heart of the European Alps and offer alpine rock and mountaineering climbing trips based out
October 3, 2017
Gear Review
RAB Merino + 160 Hoody Review
RAB Merino + 160 Hoody I’ve worn a lot of fabrics against my skin over a long career in guiding and an even longer life in the outdoors. I’ve sweated
August 22, 2017
Gear Review
La Sportiva TX Approach Shoes Review
La Sportiva Approach Shoes Review For the last two years I’ve been wearing and abusing the La Sportiva TX3 & TX4 approach shoes to the best of my ability. It
August 18, 2017
Avalanche Training
Which Avalanche Training Course is the Right Course for Me?
‘A GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING THE UPCOMING AVALANCHE EDUCATION INDUSTRY COURSE ‘SPILT’ FOR RECREATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL AVALANCHE TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS…’ Over the past decade we have seen tremendous growth and demand
August 17, 2017
Gear Review
RAB Boreas Pull-On Review
RAB Boreas Pull-On From Rocky Mountain National Park, to the North Cascades National Park, to Denali National Park and beyond the RAB Boreas Pull-On is my go to piece for
August 14, 2017
Gear Review
CAMP HMS Compact Lock Review
CAMP HMS Compact Lock The carabiner market is flooded with many different styles, brands, colors and intended uses. So what makes a carabiner stand out in the hands of someone
August 11, 2017
Gear Review
CAMP Storm Helmet Review
CAMP Storm Helmet At Colorado Mountain School, we are big fans of CAMP/Cassin equipment. I’m going to take a bit of time in this review to first teach you something
August 3, 2017
Gear Review
Sterling Evolution Aero 9.2mm Rope Review
Sterling Evolution Aero 9.2mm Rope There is quite an impressive selection of climbing ropes on the market. For a climber in Colorado, we require a long list of requirements for
August 1, 2017
Gear Review
CAMP Flash Harness Review
Flash Harness Back in 1997 I bought my first climbing harness. It was a used (broke student) CAMP harness that I purchased from a colleague and was their lightweight offering
July 28, 2017
News
La Sportiva Partners with Colorado Mountain School
La Sportiva Partners with Colorado Mountain School June 13, 2017 (BOULDER, Colo.) – La Sportiva, makers of the finest mountain products for over 80 years, has inked an agreement with Boulder-based
June 14, 2017
Backcountry Skiing & Splitboarding
Guide Gear Review: Scarpa Women’s Gea RS Boot
This is my third pair of Scarpa Women’s Gea RS. Again, I would emphasize that this is my “third” pair. You are correct to think that I must really like
February 14, 2017
Ice Climbing
CAMP USA – Cassin X-All Mountain Ice Tool
It is very warm here in Colorado right now; a time when ice season is usually upon us. It’s a good season to be patient and think about upgrading some
November 23, 2016
Mountaineering
Julbo Aero & Stunt: Top Quality Sunglasses for Skiing, Rock Climbing & Mountaineering
Star Rating: 5/5 Aero Pros: Lightweight, no bottom frame, durable, adjustable nosepiece, Air Link temple dampening system Aero Cons: None Stunt Pros: Durable, protective lens, good fit Stunt Cons: None
November 22, 2016
Backcountry Skiing & Splitboarding
“Tech” Tips: Dynafit Tech Bindings
In 1984 Fritz Barthell patented the original frameless (tech) binding. In the early 90’s Dynafit launched the Tourlite boot/binding combo revolutionizing the ski mountaineering industry and saving pounds off skiers’
November 17, 2016
Gear Review
Guide Gear Review: CAMP HMS Compact Locker
A guide must be precise when making decisions in the high country. Equipment choice is one of the first things on my mind when planning for a day of work.
September 29, 2016
Mountaineering
Guide Gear Review: Marmot Vapor Trail Softshell Jacket
Have you ever walked up a trail in the rain and wind? Working hard, you have your fancy waterproof jacket on to keep you dry, but it just seems like
November 3, 2015
Gear Review
Guide Gear Review: Scarpa Freedom RS Ski Boot Review
The new Freedom RS ski boot is the new stiffer version of one of my favorites, the Freedom SL. This new addition to the Scarpa line stands out immediately as
October 22, 2015
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