While you've probably heard of the Rocky Mountains before, America is home to many different individual ranges, each with their own geology and charm. Some are volcanic, like the Cascade Range in the Pacific Northwest, [...]
During the hot and humid summer monsoon in Colorado, afternoon thunderstorms are the norm on most days in July and August. Above tree line, this lightning is among the most serious risk you'll face on [...]
The 10 essentials are ten types of gear you should bring with you on any trip to the mountains. The list is designed to allow you to respond positively to any emergency - this means [...]
The Ice Axe is among the most adaptable of all a mountaineer's tools. A good ice axe can serve many purposes, though it's most important is widely considered the "self-arrest" used to stop a slide [...]
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