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
CMS Blog
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
Gear Review
Belay Device Review: Wild Country Pro Guide Lite
Nowadays, it seems like every single outdoor sports company is coming up with their own variation to the time tested Black Diamond ATC Guide and
July 9, 2014
Gear Review
Women’s ROM Jacket
The Marmot ROM Jacket is a versatile soft-shell jacket that is well-suited for spring and fall activities or summer alpine climbs. It’s the perfect layer
July 7, 2014
Rock Climbing
Gym Climbing to Real Rock, or, Why You Need to Go Outside Now
The transition from the padded, temperate, climbing gym to the great outdoors can be a difficult process. I should know; it took me three years
July 3, 2014
Rock Climbing
A HERA Story
The mission of the HERA Women’s Cancer Foundation is to stop the loss of women from ovarian cancer by promoting Health, Empowerment, Research, and Awareness.
June 9, 2014
Gear Review
Marmot Quasar Hoody Review
Senior Guide Eric Whewell reviews Marmot’s 900-fill down Quasar Hoody midroute on the Moonlight Buttress!
April 9, 2014
Gear Review
BCA Float 42 Airbag Pack
Backcountry Access will release their latest and largest Float airbag pack for the 2014-2015 winter season. This year, I have had the good fortune
April 4, 2014
Avalanche Training
GUIDE GEAR REVIEW: BACKCOUNTRY ACCESS TRACKER 3 AVALANCHE BEACON
The long awaited BCA Tracker 3 is finally out. To BCA’s credit they waited to release the new three antenna beacon until they had all
April 3, 2014
Scarpa Gea RS – Women’s Ski Touring Boots
If you enjoy touring in the backcountry and want to charge downhill, the Scarpa Gea RS – women’s touring boots are for you. I have
March 13, 2014
Backcountry Skiing & Splitboarding
Dynafit TLT Radical FT12
I have a bunch of days now on the latest version of the Dynafit TLT Radical FT12 binding. This alpine touring ski binding has proven
March 13, 2014
Gear Review
Winter Gear Wish List
It is that time of year again. A time when the snow is just beginning to get good and Thanksgiving is behind us. What better
December 9, 2013
Gear Review
Guide Gear Review: Marmot Isotherm Jacket
CMS Senior Guide and General Manager, Mike Alkaitis, reviews his Marmot Isotherm Jacket on a balmy Colorado day!
December 5, 2013
Guiding Life
Meet A CMS Client
Your Name? Hi, my name is Becky Browning and I have a climbing addiction. Where do you live? Estes Park, CO (moved here from Texas
November 13, 2013
Ice Climbing
All Mixed Up: Alpine Ice Climbing in Rocky Mountain National Park
I guided a client on All Mixed Up yesterday and it’s in great shape! Ice coverage is really good. The approach trail up wanders a
October 29, 2013
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