After a day of rock movement at Mt. Erie on day one, a strenuous approach to camp on day two, and a full day of skills on day three, we made a whole-hearted summit attempt today in whiteout conditions. We climbed to 8,800 ft. on the summit pyramid before calling it – a proud effort. Now it is raining as we sleep the night away. Will summer ever arrive?
“How do I lighten my pack weight but still bring enough gear?” This is a very common, very important question. Here, I break down some key tips for dropping your pack weight. Get Rid of Some Niceties Perhaps the truest axiom when talking pack weights is that if you bring less, your pack will weigh […]
In good company with approximately 20 other 14,000-foot-plus peaks in the lower-48 states, Mount Rainier is often misunderstood and underestimated. Whether you’ve climbed extensively or are new to climbing, you know that properly sizing up a climbing objective is the first key step to seeing a good time in the mountains. In this brief article, […]
An ice axe is a critical piece of mountain equipment. Not only does it need to be suited for the terrain you will be encountering on a given peak, but it also needs to be sized correctly. As with most gear, the array of choices can be overwhelming, so we are going to break down […]
