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
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
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,
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
Back in the day when climbers were tying in around their waist and climbing in hobnail boots, their only protection was looping the rope around
I’ve taken the Julbo Stunts on long alpine days in Rocky Mountain National Park and big rock climbing days in Red Rocks, Nevada. The frames
Rock season is here in the Colorado Front Range, so time to get outta the gym and get back on your outdoor project! Rope choice
Boasting some of the best alpine rock climbing in the United States, Rocky Mountain National Park is blessed with a lifetime worth of routes. Within
I’m often asked: what’s your favorite route in Rocky Mountain National Park? In all honesty I can usually say, “Whatever route I’m climbing today!” If
1. We know the snowpack in Rocky Mountain National Park better than anyone. We have spent all winter teaching Avalanche courses, skiing, and ice climbing
The Marmot Quasar hoody is 900 fill goose down with a lightweight pertex quantum shell material. It is super light and packable but due to
IFMGA Guide Mike Soucy has given these skis a thorough testing this season: New for me this year is a sub-100mm waist ski that I’ve
For me, skiing the high country of Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado requires having great eye protection due to the nature of the extreme elements
The Colorado Mountain School has available guides year-round for any and all objectives you can dream of that takes place in the Front Range. But
It is an interesting question, and one that I have been asked more frequently by both clients and fellow guides. At first it was pretty
Many an alpine climber has asked themselves the question, “To bail or not to bail?” There are many times when it’s appropriate to take a
Single Rope Let’s start with the simplest and probably the most common system, single rope. As the name suggests, you climb with a single rope
Two weekends ago, my friend Whitney and I set out on our first Alpine climbing adventure. Our journey to the summit of Spearhead was nothing
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