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What is a Cairn?

Rocks on rocks – that’s essentially a cairn. But more than that, they are known to be traditional waymarkers that help guide the way.Which way do I go?Piling rocks is a simple, yet effective method of marking a route...

Two New Routes on Mt Bradley

The Sum Of Its Parts (Alaska Grade V, AI6, M7, A2, 4,000’)Heavy Mettle (Alaska Grade V, WI5+R, M6, A0, 4600’)Expedition Report First Release – May 1st, 2012Peter DoucetteSilas Rossi and I just returned from the Ruth Gorge where we...

THE PEDRA DO TELÉGRAFO “DARING” CLIFF PICS

THE PEDRA DO TELÉGRAFO PICSEach year thousands flock to one of Rio de Janeiro’s favorite spots to take a death defying, instagram worthy pic. These Pedra do Telégrafo pics are taking instagram by storm. People can be seen doing...

Alone on El Capitan

by Miranda OakleyAt times I find myself despising the comfort of my own bed. Deep into the night my warm body lays pocketed between layers of smooth sheets and down comforters. My alarm goes off at 3:30 am, just...

An Insider’s Guide: What It Takes to Get Your Rock Guide Certification

By Miranda OakleyLas Vegas is the land of extremes. On one end you have The Strip where high rollers gamble away fortunes, fountains of water shoot through the air in a choreographed dance and sidewalks are filled with tourists drinking...

Mantas, Angels and Kanaks: A New Caledonian Odyssey

Words: Brooks-Range founder Matt Brooks /  Header Photo: Shawn Heinrichs“C’est bonne!” Our local guides, Pierre and Marino, flashed us two thumbs up as we emerged from the water after successfully deploying a custom Fastloc-GPS satellite tag on a male manta...

A Bold New Ascent: Setting Out for Garhwal

Ali on the first all-female ascent of Pinnacle Peak in the Himalaya. 📷: Rebecca HaspelAbove: Ali on the first all-female ascent of Pinnacle Peak in the Himalaya. : Rebecca Haspel Words by: Alison CriscitielloAnna and I are both keen explorers and...

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Best Sleeping Bag for Camping

Whether you’re curled up out under the open sky or tucked away safely in your tent, you’ll be depending...