Why Hiking Boots Are Sufficient For Climbing MOST Mountains
Hiking can entail walking up a gentle slope for long stretches and may or may not include technical or difficult terrain. Mountaineering, on…
How Sharp Crampons Should Be & How to File Them
In short, the front points of crampons should be sharp as knives while the bottoms of the crampons shouldn’t necessarily be as sharp as…
5 Ways Mountaineers Prepare Before Climbing a Mountain
I certainly believe that preparation is key for any mountaineering trek, whether you’re just heading into the hills for a day or…
Climbing Checklist: Gear You Can & Can’t Bring on a Plane
When you’re traveling for a climb, especially internationally, you have to keep track of what gear you can and can’t pack for…
Ultimate Food Prep Guide for Mountaineers: High Altitude
In this article, I aim to explore expert recommendations together with my own experiences on what you should eat before you start, breaking it up…
How to Choose The Ultimate Mountaineering Boots
Specific types of router need specific types of boots. Also, your climbing style would influence which shoes you use and…
Wearing a Helmet when Rock Climbing: This Is Why You Should
Very few rock climbers that I know of wear helmets, despite the fact that a bad fall, where you could bang you head against the rock face, could be fatal or leave…
5 Dangers of Mountain Climbing Alone
The short answer is, no, you can’t safely solo climb, even though there are people that do just that. Many mountains, due to the technicality of the climbs, are impossible to climb without…
Which is Harder to Climb: Denali or Everest?
Denali is the highest mountain in North America, ranking third worldwide, while Everest is the highest mountain in the world. The debate on which is harder to climb…
How to Self Arrest With or Without An Ice Axe
When mountaineering in snowy areas, slipping and subsequently sliding down a snow-covered slope is a common hazard. This can be extremely dangerous, since…