Clinging to a precious step of granite, ice axes in hand, with the next rest 12 meters up, the only regret you’ll have as a climber is the training you passed up. Each centimeter gained vertically is a triumph as the lactic acid…
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At 12,000 feet above sea level, with a cold wind perpetually whipping and the alpine sun intensified by the reflective snowfields below, the old adage “the clothes don’t make the man (or rather, person)” couldn’t be less true. Technical, carefully designed clothing and…
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New Wave Architecture a imaginé ce bâtiment impressionnant pour la communauté des amoureux de l’escalade. Prévue à Polur en Iran, cette structure est une ode à la nature et une invitation à grimper sur son toit. Un lieu pensé et dédié à l’escalade à découvrir dans une série d’images dans la suite.
Technical climbing apparel often has its fair share of sartorial drawbacks considering its demographic tends to move often and pack light—for female rock hoppers stylish yet functional choices are especially rare. Always compelled to pack light for trips, climbers might rely on one…
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The carabiner and walking stick are a mountain climbers two best friends, so why not combine the two?! This uber-practical tool by Jingyu Lee brings the two together in a sensible, simplistic design that’s a must-have addition to any serious climber’s pack.
Designer: Jingyu Lee
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Bill Amos was working as a climbing instructor, substitute teacher and ski patroller when he became frustrated with the quality and utility of commercially available climbing apparel. As outdoor companies began catering to a more diverse audience, their clothing lines gradually became more…
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With the advancement of camera technology within mobile phones—like Nokia’s astounding 41-megapixel sensor in the recently released Lumia 1020, for example—the need for a separate everyday point and shoot camera is dwindling. But Nikon is proving where this sector is still relevant with…
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A legendary company if there ever was one, Patagonia grew from humble beginnings in the climbing community to become one of the most trusted outdoor outfitters in the game, embodying a dedication to quality and a…
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Sharp-eyed mountain enthusiasts, take note: The next time that you see an advertisement for high-end alpine equipment, the depicted athlete may very well be sporting a backpack made by CiloGear….
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