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Watch ‘No Siesta’ on Grandes Jorasses Go Down
Many classic routes ascend the north face of this iconic Alps mountain. But perhaps none present as much danger and difficulty as No Siesta.
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Watch Ouray Lifer Andres Marin Climb His Frozen Home Cliffs
Originally from Colombia — a country not exactly famous for ice climbing — Andres Marin now lives in the American hub of the sport he loves.
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Komperdell Semiautomatic Carbon Trekking Pole Review: Tough to Break, Free to Repair
The Komperdell Carbon Cloud Vario trekking poles employ a spring-loaded cable to automatically unfold and are covered by a free repair program.
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Marmot Col -20-Degree Review: Cozy Sleeping Bag Fit for Alaskan Peaks
I tested the new Marmot Col -20-Degree sleeping bag in true expedition conditions over 35 days in the Alaska Range.
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Nadir Maguet Pivots to Fast and Light Alpinism in ‘FKT Project’
The champion ski mountaineer is always looking for new ways to challenge himself above the treeline.
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