Tag: mountain
Risk Tolerance- a free solo story
Last weekend I met a man who lived on the edge. He lived just like he climbed, free solo, nothing to hold him back. Freedom…
What climbing is: a rough guide
Climbing could be described as “moving across terrain that is vertical”, such as steep mountains, ridges, rock faces, and ice faces. This is usually done…
The Mountain Men skills that we still use today
If you’ve done any research at all into the lives of mountain men, then you know full well that they lived a very dangerous, difficult,…
The tragic death of Ueli Steck, one of the best climbers in the world
Ueli Steck, a Swiss alpinist, was probably one of the best mountain climbers in the world. He managed to combine an Olympian’s physique and a…
Climbing gear for beginners part 2
In part two of ‘Climbing gear for beginners’, we will look at all the less essential gear you will want to start collecting. If you…
Climbing gear for beginners part 1
Rock climbing can feel a little inaccessible. There is so much that you need to learn and climbing gear that you need to buy before…
7 Tips and tricks to instantly make you a better mountain biker
There’s nothing more rewarding than getting out of work, jumping on your bike, and pedaling off into the woods for a mountain bike ride. If…
The Trango Towers – The hardest alpine rock climbing in the world
Situated in the north of Pakistan, the Trango Towers stand as a challenge to rock climbers from all over the world. These are a family…
Skills Of The Mountain Men That We Still Use Today
If you’ve done any research at all into the lives of mountain men, then you know full well that they lived a very dangerous, difficult,…
Rainbow mountain in Peru – colorful magic for all sences
If you’re looking for a place to escape and discover some new adventures then going south could be the answer. Stef, one of our Outdoor…