Coffee, that mystical bean teaming with encapsulated energy. For centuries, folks have been consuming hot water infused with this bean. For some, it is a means of day-starting energy. Others simply love the rich and bold flavor, regardless people from all walks of life enjoy it.
Whether climbing on a chilly winter day in Joshua Tree’s Wonderland of rocks, or gearing up for a month long epic on the John Muir Trail, being able to boil water is pretty important. There are many different canister stoves on the market, and as you may have guessed, they are not all created equal.
By Patrick Gensel Jeff Lowe's Metanoia The year was 1991 and climber Jeff Lowe was looking for a way to escape the complications of his life. A painful divorce stemming from a romance with a french climber he met had dissolved his life into chaos. Jeff was looking for something that would challenge
Last night I saw 127 hours during its second run in theaters. Though I have wanted to see this film since its announcement, I wasn't sure what to expect. The pacing and length of the film were well done; I wasn't bored at any point during this film. Danny Boyle, the film's director, didn't over-inflate
The latest in visually appealing woman's technical gear straight from the Outdoor Retailer show floor, Bass Pro Shops raising some environmental concerns, Gear To Grow doing great things to help supply some of the industries biggest Non-Profits with proper equipment, Some of our favorite gear from Winter OR, and more. Hosted by: Patrick Gensel, Josh Turner, Sara Lingafelter, and Kristy Graves
Recently I got to talk with Director Oakley Anderson Moore about her up coming climbing film "The Last Wild Mountain" check out the video interview here. For more info on the film check out these resources: The Last Wild Mountain Twitter Facebook
In the quest for the lightest pack, many adventurers are stumbling across Baladeo’s 22G knife. As itsname suggests, it weighs only 22 grams. Can a backpacking knife this “ultra light” actually get the job done? A knife of this caliber certainly isn’t going to chop down a tree, and cannot substitute for a survival knife.What
By: Patrick Gensel Photos By: Bill Urbanski The piercing whine of my travel alarm sprung me from a deep sleep at 5 AM on Saturday morning, but I did not put forth my usual struggle to wake up. I was excited for our intended winter ascent of Mount Marcy, the highest mountain in New York State. The thermometer
Now that I have a few uses under my feet I can safely say I am ready to talk about the Grivel G14 New-Matic Crampons. When I first started researching a new pair of crampons, there were a couple things I knew I needed them to do: Multi-Purpose: General Mountaineering and Ice Climbing Replaceable frontpoints
For me, good footwear is critical, it takes a lot to make my feet happy. I have had my fair share of foot and ankle injuries, so getting my footwear right is key to a happy experience outdoors. When it comes to footwear for mountaineering and ice climbing there are lots of choices and lots