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link to What Is Dry Tooling? Why This Sport is Becoming so Popular!

What Is Dry Tooling? Why This Sport is Becoming so Popular!

Dry tooling is one of the more obscure branches of climbing, although it’s gaining popularity. I wrote the following guide to teach you everything you need to know about dry tooling. So, what is...

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Avalanche Risk While Ice Climbing: Should You Carry Gear?

After calling off a winter climb because of avalanche danger, I wanted to know more about how this affected ice climbers. I did some research and created the following guide. Avalanches are a...

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link to Learn this: American (Hybrid) Technique for Crampon Travel

Learn this: American (Hybrid) Technique for Crampon Travel

When researched different crampon techniques, I found out about the hybrid American method. There was very little information online, so I went ahead and made this guide! So, what is the American...

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link to Calf Exercises for Ice Climbing: A Complete Guide

Calf Exercises for Ice Climbing: A Complete Guide

The first time I went ice climbing, my calves were exhausted. I did some research to find how I could fix this via training. So, what are some good calf exercises for ice climbing? Calf exercises...

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link to Ice Climbing Leashes: Pros and Cons

Ice Climbing Leashes: Pros and Cons

I’ve heard that leashes are no longer really relevant for ice climbing, but I wasn’t sure why. I decided to do some research and figure out if they were still relevant. So, should you use...

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Judging Ice Climbing Conditions: How to Know When to Go

Judging the conditions as to when you can go ice climbing is one of the skills you need to master. I’ve written the following guide to help out. So, how do you know when you can go ice climbing?...

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Hey! Welcome to the website. My name is Marcus. I'm a climber, scrambler, and hiker based in the Canadian Rockies. I created this site to help spread education and safety in the mountains. Take a look around!

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