ArticleNotes from the Top Rescue Classes In a Burning World
by Katie Ives
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by Katie Ives
Summer is hot, smokey, crowded and a little overrated, but fall is the perfect time of year for climbing. After months of humidity, cooler temps have finally arrived. The rock has more friction, you feel more controlled, you no longer have to...
$200 A lightweight axe built for fast alpine and ski mountaineering missions. At just 45 cm and roughly 275–285 g, it delivers precise handling without weighing you down. Its curved shaft, aggressive tapered pick, and comfortable handrest...
A hoody that blends rugged durability with climbingready mobility. Its durable canvas is tough and stretchy, and built to move with you. It has articulated construction, pockets that sit above your harness, an adjustable hem, and...
$110 each This is one of the best cams on the market for tiny cracks, pockets, pin scars, and other hard placements. Its narrow head and flexible stem reach constricted spots while maintaining solid rock contact. Machined cam surfaces, a...
A lightweight recycled-fleece pullover that delivers warmth without the bulk. Its four-snap front and elastic cuffs make it easy to regulate temperature while retaining heat when needed. At roughly 374 g, it offers an excellent...
Taxis honk in the distance, and just below it the city, climbers hang from cliffs facing the Atlantic Ocean. All we can hear now are the waves breaking on the volcanic rocks. Welcome to Dakar, Senegal, one of the few capital cities in the world...
Ireland has several popular bouldering areas, with problems ranging from V fun to V15. You’ll find technical limestone boulders in Doolin, sandstone pockets along the Atlantic Coast, burly granite in Wicklow, and if you were to venture...