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What Is A Balaclava And Why Do You Need One?

You can call it a ski mask. Or a ninja mask. Or a balaclava. But you’d better have one in your...
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5 Women Who Shaped Mountaineering

Long before we had hashtags and women’s climbing festivals, there were generations of female pion...
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How To Layer For Rainier

The author, Chris Simmons, has never kept track of how many laps he’s taken on Mount Rainier, but...
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5 Things A Mountain Guide Wishes You Knew About Skiing Avy Terrain

For nearly 10 years I've made my living as a full time mountain guide. During this time spent in ...
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How To Layer Like A Pro In Winter

High-intensity athletes are intense people. And particular. We need not just the right tools for...
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What is the difference between GORE-TEX® and GORE® WINDSTOPPER®?

Imagine this: You boot up for a backcountry skiing or snowboarding ridge tour in cold, gusty w...
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20 Pitches On Peru's Largest Big Wall: La Esfinge's Original Route

Lindsey and Ben Kunz are two avid adventures and corporate jockeys, constantly in search of a b...