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How to Fit a Climbing Harness (Or: How to Avoid Harness Burn)
Fitting your climbing harness right can help you have the best day out possible and prevent all kinds of discomfort.
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Guide Killed, 4 Climbers Injured in 1,000-Foot Falls on Shasta
Severe injuries to climbers and a death on Northern California's Mt. Shasta on Monday included a working guide and her two clients.
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Biggest Bolted Climb on the Continent: New 33-Pitch Route Developed in Canada
Earlier this month, a team of four Canada-based climbers made the first ascent of 'Guaranteed Rugged' (5.10d), the longest bolted route in North America.
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New Speed Record in the Himalayas: Six 8,000m Peaks in 29 Days
Kristin Harila, Pemba Sherpa, and Dawa Wongchu Sherpa made Himalaya history last week on Makalu, the world's fifth-highest peak.
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REI to Produce Feature-Length Documentary of Historic ‘Full Circle’ Everest Expedition
Want to watch the world's first all-Black Everest expedition reach the roof of the world? Grab the popcorn and get comfy.
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