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Holiday deals for climbing gear are scarce this season. But we found a pair of holiday sales on goods our crusty climbers on staff love.

The post Our Crusty Old Climbers Love This Gear, and It’s on Sale Now appeared first on GearJunkie.

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Markus Pucher started ice climbing when he was 16. Now, his approach reflects the barest of bare necessities.

The post Free Solo Ice Climbing: Watch Markus Pucher’s Stone-Cold Nerves in ‘Ice Chasers’ appeared first on GearJunkie.

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Red Bull's recently released adventure film 'Doo Sar: A Karakoram Ski Expedition' documents the action-packed first ascent and descent of Yawash Sar II, a 20,000-foot peak in the Karakoram range.

The post Mountaineers Log 1st Ascent in Pakistan, Ski Down Without Supplemental O2 appeared first on GearJunkie.

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In 'Torn,' Max Lowe reckons with his father's death. On one level, the film is a eulogy to Alex Lowe; on another, it's a trauma response.

The post ‘Torn’: An Unflinching Homage to Alex Lowe, by His Son appeared first on GearJunkie.

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Two Slovenian alpine climbers made the first ascent of the impressive northwest face of Chobutse (21,935 feet) in Nepal's Rolwaling Valley. The 5,577-foot free climbing route goes up steep ice and mixed terrain.

The post Slovenian Alpinists Nab First Ascent of Himalayan Chobutse NW Face appeared first on GearJunkie.

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