“Shit, I’m Gonna Die”
Seemingly stranded on a three by five ledge several hundred feet off the ground, and being pounded by rain, this was the first time in my life I had thought to myself "Shit, I'm gonna die."
Gear Stash: Granite Gear Blaze A.C. 60
There are a lot of different qualities that people look for in a backpack for the outdoors. Some people like all kinds of bells and whistles and some people want the bare minimum. If you are one of those who don't like much more than you need for your adventure, If you are a minimalist by nature, then perhaps the Blaze A.C. 60 by Granite Gear is something for you to consider.
Glacial Playground: A Photographic Climb Of Mount Rainier
To me, one of the most fascinating mountains in the world is Rainier. Stretching 14,410 above the Pacific, Rainier is a icon of the Pacific Northwest. It's volcanic legacy provides proof that our world is continually changing. It is a life goal for some, and a training ground for others. I craved Rainier for many years, and subsequently attained it's coveted Columbia Crest in August of this year. I have provided a few of my favorite shots from this beauty of a mountain. Enjoy!
Friday Video: The ascent of the Qualido big wall
When I think big wall climbing, my mind immediately jumps to Yosemite Valley, but this is not the case. The Qualido Wall, situated in the alps offers some challenging granite multi-pitch climbing. Just last week, The North Face athlete James Pearson put up "Joy Division." Here is some amazing footage of this climb.
Gearhead: Lowepro Photosport 200 AW
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Moab and Arches
September 1, 2011 MOAB, Utah – The original plan was to climb Red Rocks, just outside of Vegas. But with triple digit temperatures forecast, Patrick and I headed north and east in search of cooler climates to climb. We passed up Zion (too hot), and Mount Hayden along the Grand Canyon North Rim
Jam Out In Style With Goal0 Rock Out Speakers
By: Patrick Gensel [yframe url='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQwzj5lhvew'] Looking for an affordable way to share your tunes around the camp fire or at base camp? Sounds like the Rock Out by Goal0 is just what you need. The Rock Out speaker system is a rechargeable and portable speaker for any device with a standard headphone jack. The Rock
Grand Teton Report
MOOSE, Wyoming – The proposed climbing schedule was, in retrospect, a little nuts: four sea-levelers trying to run up the Grand Teton in a day, unguided, and with no prior experience on the mountain. The team got close, but ultimately we did not reach the summit. We bailed at 13,000 feet at the
Seattle Go Game benefiting Big City Mountaineers
Hello friends, many of you know that I have been working for a few months to raise money for Big City Mountaineers. My ascent of Rainier is swiftly approaching and I still have work to do to reach my goal. With the help of my friend Kristy Graves, I have teamed up with fellow Rainier
Episode 6: The Ohio Konvention
Patrick is joined by mountaineer and US Highpointer Bill Urbanski. Bill will be hosting the 2011 Highpointers Convention in Bellfontaine, Ohio July 14th through the 16th. Bill and I also discuss my road trip in August that involves the Outdoor Retailer trade show, climbing Mount Rainier, and much more.