The truth is that you're right on both counts. A lot of alpine climbing is staring out at a snow-drifted expanse of wild, gorgeous, untouched rock--and trying not to poop your pants. That is to say, ...
Covering significant amounts of terrain on long routes in Yosemite and Patagonia demands progressive tactics. The best way for a team to advance quickly and stay warm on big routes is to have both ...
Before embarking on our adventure, we were eager to utilize our climbing gear, incorporating a bit of alpine technique into our day. The journey began at the Col de Beugeant, where we were greeted ...