risk

Rockfall, a major risk for rock climbers

Most people know that rock climbing is dangerous. After all, it’s pretty obvious. However, most people have a skewed view…

7 years ago

A year of extreme weather means risky conditions in the backcountry

By now most of us are used to reading news reports of record-setting weather conditions around the globe. However, this…

7 years ago

How to sport climb safely: Lessons learned from falling headfirst

I was definitely falling. What I saw was most definitely down. Slowed, slowed down until I could feel the fibers…

7 years ago

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…

7 years ago

Cutting Edge: The Basics of Axe Safety When You Camp

Safety when doing outdoor activities, including using axes, comes down to managing risk. Risk can be divided into two components: probability and…

8 years ago