Some people may hate the winter, others love it, and while I do love warm summer sunshine, and the chance to hike and photograph the outdoors with minimal layers, I still enjoy the spoils of a good winter. January in the northeast often has a pretty awesome yield of snow and Ice, and this winter
There is no doubt that air travel can be a hassle, but combine the equipment needed for traditional rock climbing, and you may be ready to pull your hair out. That is why I put this video together to outline exactly what I travel with when I fly to a climbing destination. http://youtu.be/nf2Dwnx_D6Y The run
Headlamps. What could be more simple? It’s a piece of gear that every lover of the outdoors needs. Chances are they’re all the same, right? Wrong. Having owned plenty of budget headlamps over the years, I know all of the justifications. It was cheap, it seemed just as bright; if it broke I just bought
When I think of notable female rock climber, probably one of the first names that comes to mind is Beth Rodden. From being the youngest female to climb a 5.14a to red-pointing the FA of Meltdown a previously ungraded climb in Yosemite valley. There is no doubt that she is one of climbing's most respected
It was mid Thursday and the truck was loaded up, bags full of camping and climbing gear filled the bed. We were ready to leave our home in Northeastern PA and make our way 8 and a half hours southwest to the New River Gorge. Each year in May the New River Alliance of Climbers
When it comes to winter hiking, or glacier travel, probably one of the most important pieces of equipment needed in your arsenal is a pair of crampons. Without a sharp set of crampons your likely to slide around, and not really get all that far. If your like me, and are not sure
Patrick heads to the Gunks in New York for a day of adventure!
CTS takes a look at the Petzl Tikka Plus 2 headlamp.