I may run a lot, but first and foremost, I’m a climber. So, to see a new brand, Blue Ice, pop on the scene some years back and go right to the big leagues against …
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Sierra Ridge Climbing
After joining Kilian Jornet in the Sierra, we created a ridge climbing sampler for those interested in doing easier Sierra ridge traverses.
Mountain Sport Training Advice from Uphill Athlete
Training for Mountain Sports Mountain sports require both traditional and specialized training for the unique demands of trail running, ski mountaineering and climbing. For mountain athletes seeking help to improve fitness, skills or mental strength, …
Mountain Strong vs. Gym Strong
This is a guest post by our friends at Uphill Athlete: Many of the fittest and fastest mountain athletes in the world achieve their goals without lifting a single weight in a gym. For more …
Back in the Day and Today: 20 Years of Sierra Running and Climbing
20 years ago I was doing exactly what I’m doing now. Making plans for a huge project in the mountains. Back then, I’m sure I never imagined I’d spend the next 20 years doing very …
Black Diamond Pipe Dream Review
The Black Diamond Pipe Dream 45 is a newer version of what BD offered way back in the 90’s. Then, it was the Spot, and it was my sport climbing pack of choice. When it …
Know what you don’t know: How to Improve your Mountain Skills
As a runner, rappelling down a wall of glacial ice isn’t a skill I even knew I needed. Until I did. We stopped on the Col Blanc, looking down a wall of rotting glacier and …
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Why Hire a Guide?
While hand-picking our Top Tours of the Alps, one thing became clear: we can only do so much to help with mountain experiences on a website. Anyone using ALPSinsight needs to have sufficient skills to …
