Hi Friends, Family, and Loved Ones,
We just got off the phone with Alpine Ascents Lead Guide, Nick Mullan. The team is safe, sound, and currently on route to Mexico City. Apparently his check in post from basecamp on Orizaba never posted – satellite phone issues. Apologies for any worry! Expect a longer post and photos when the team arrives back in Mexico City.
Best,
Alpine Ascents
Dominating the already immense landscape of the Alaska Range, Denali “The Great One ” is the tallest mountain in North America, rising a lofty 20,310’ above Denali National Park. Mountaineers flock from across the globe to test their strength and climbing prowess on this ultimate alpine test piece. If you have Denali on your list […]
When conditions are prime for winter backcountry adventure, it’s easy to get caught up in the stoke and overlook essential pre-trip preparation in a rush to get on the skin track. In this webinar, guide and backcountry powder chaser, Elias Zane Holt, lays out how to plan a successful and safe trip into the mountains, […]
Spring volcano season is right around the corner and having well-fitted, comfortable boots is essential for long days on the skin track and epic descents. We teamed up with the legendary boot whisperer, Megan Jackson, of Backcountry Essentials in Bellingham to outline the basics of boot fit. In the video below, she discusses physical […]
