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Kenton Cool Breaks His Own Record for Most Everest Summits by a Foreigner

May 17th, 2023 โ€” Reaching the peak of Mount Everest even once is an accomplishment of a lifetime, yet on May 17th, 2023 Kenton Cool summited the mountain for his 17th time โ€” breaking his own record for most summits by a person born outside of Nepal.  This time was a little different, he tells us in an interview with [โ€ฆ]

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Tate Sundberg | May 23, 2023
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Middle Teton, WY Report: Southwest Couloir, Successful Summit, and Variable Snow

Report from Saturday, April 24 Brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing Grand Teton National Park, WY โ€“ After 16 miles and 7,000 feet of elevation gain in 11 hours, Josh, Quinton, Micah, and I are exhausted after climbing and skiing the Middle Teton. Having looked forward to this objective for months, I am beyond stoked about our summit and [โ€ฆ]

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Dominic Gawel | April 26, 2021
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The 10 (Dating) Commitments of Choosing Backcountry Slopes

Skiing the backcountry is committing.

Brought to you by SCARPA Backcountry Week Backcountry skiing is inherently dangerous. A lot goes into learning what slopes are safe to ski which day and which ones arenโ€™t. Having the right gear and checking the avalanche forecast before you go out is crucial. But there may also be a train of thought that can assist you when navigating the [โ€ฆ]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | February 9, 2021
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Colorado Runner Climbs 1,000 Feet Up First Boulder Flatiron in Under 10 Minutes!

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The Flatirons are a prominent fixture in Boulder, CO that attracts the likes of hikers, runners, and climbers. For decades, there have been a handful of dedicated runners and climbers who have devoted themselves to test their mettle as they surge up the 1,000-foot rock faces in record time. Related: Boulder, Colorado | If You Have A Weekend To Spend [โ€ฆ]

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Spencer Cox | August 20, 2020
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The Art of the Ascent: Skinning Tips from Dynafitโ€™s Donny Roth

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Katy Shipley | May 17, 2018
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The Tortoise and the HAPE: Steady High-Altitude Ascents Win the Race (and Save Lives)

Mountaineering, HAPE, AMS, HACE

  High-Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE) is a terminal reaction of the lungs to low-oxygen conditions and is the number one cause of death in high altitude environments. When it comes to mountaineering and backcountry snow sports, the excitement of peak-bagging, if not managed with caution and preparedness, can be costly. We all know the fable of the tortoise and the [โ€ฆ]

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Sydney Stephens | October 1, 2017
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