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

May 17th, 2023 — 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 — 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 […]

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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 – 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 […]

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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 aren’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 […]

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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 […]

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Spencer Cox | August 20, 2020
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The Art of the Ascent: Skinning Tips from Dynafit’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 […]

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Sydney Stephens | October 1, 2017
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