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,
November 3, 2015
CMS Blog
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
October 22, 2015
Gear Review
Guide Gear Review: Wild Country “Rocks”
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
July 13, 2015
Gear Review
Guide Gear Review: Julbo Stunts
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
June 3, 2015
Gear Review
Guide Gear Review: Sterling Fusion Ion R
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
May 19, 2015
Rock Climbing
Classic Alpine Rock: The Cathedral Spires
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
May 14, 2015
Rock Climbing
Hidden Gems in Rocky Mountain National Park
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
May 8, 2015
Backcountry Skiing & Splitboarding
5 Reasons to Hire a Ski Guide this Spring!
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
May 6, 2015
Gear Review
Guide Gear Review: Marmot Quasar Hoody
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
April 29, 2015
Backcountry Skiing & Splitboarding
Guide Gear Review: Dynafit Denali
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
March 13, 2015
Backcountry Skiing & Splitboarding
Guide Gear Review: Julbo Universe Goggles
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
March 10, 2015
Mountaineering
The Many Seasons of Colorado Mountain School
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
February 4, 2015
Backcountry Skiing & Splitboarding
To Use or Not to Use a Float Pack (Air Pack) When Backcountry Skiing
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
January 29, 2015
Rock Climbing
The Art of Bailing
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
August 13, 2014
Ice Climbing
Single, Half or Twin Ropes, What Does it All Mean?
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
August 6, 2014
Rock Climbing
Alpine Climbing: The Quick and the Bailing
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
August 5, 2014
Rock Climbing
CMS Guide Mike Soucy’s Favorite Climb
Culp-Bossier, III 5.8+, Hallett Peak, RMNP Hallett Peak rises abruptly above Emerald Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park. For decades, a large percentage of the
July 29, 2014
Guiding Life
Part 2: Things you’ve always wanted to know about climbing guides …but were afraid to ask
A year ago almost to the day, I wrote the Part 1: Things You’ve Always Wanted to Know but Were Afraid to Ask article. I
July 21, 2014
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