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
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
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
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
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
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
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Senior Guide Eric Whewell reviews Marmot’s 900-fill down Quasar Hoody midroute on the Moonlight Buttress!
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
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
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
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
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
CMS Senior Guide and General Manager, Mike Alkaitis, reviews his Marmot Isotherm Jacket on a balmy Colorado day!
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
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