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 before I ever ventured beyond
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. They do this in various
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 to be a beta-tester for
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 the bugs worked out and
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 worn these for long days
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 to be the best performing
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 than to pick a few
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 four years ago) How long
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 bit and although I tried
Are you looking for new, fun ideas for your next staff retreat or offsite event? Rock climbing, hiking and snowshoeing are great sports for team-building, developing camaraderie and to simply have
Cynical Pinnacle, The Center Route For the guides at CMS, the last couple of weeks have been a whirlwind. Our “office” has been out of commission due to the flooding
AMGA/IFMGA Certified Guide, Eric Whewell, reviews the Marmot Thermo Hoody.
Here is a quick video from IFMGA/AMGA Certified Guide, Eric Whewell, on tying the munter mule – an important skill to have for rock rescue.
This summer was wetter than previous years, making the Marmot Nano Jacket an essential in my climbing pack. It was field tested, not on purpose, on the heaviest hailstorm of
I’ve been guiding for many years and every once in a while I am asked what I love about being a guide. For me, this is a hard question to
Some guides like to try and climb four routes on the Diamond in a day, some like to spend time pulling weeds in the garden, some like to hang with
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