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Modification: Scarpa Rebel Ice ‘fix’

Do you love your Scarpa Rebel Ice boots? Do you also absolutely hate what a [...]

28
Jan
Tech Tip: Impact forces during a fall

Petzl’s revamped line of ice tools arrived in climbers’ hands in Fall 2018, and over [...]

22
Jan
How To: Wrap Your Tools with Grip Tape (aka Bike Tube)

Look at almost any serious or competitive mixed climber’s or drytooler’s technical tools and you’ll [...]

26
Sep
Training – DIY Training Tools

As a climber, there comes a time in your life where you find THAT route. [...]

26
Mar
Homebrew: Cheap DIY Adjustable Bouldering Wall

The Drytooling Ladder still works great (article here: https://www.thealpinestart.com/2015/04/build-a-cheap-climbing-ladder/) but I wanted something more interesting to train [...]

12
Jul
Will Gadd’s Top Tips for Winter Fitness (in Summer)

As the days get longer and the sun shines warmer, many climbers turn their thoughts [...]

15
Apr
Homebrew: Build a Cheap Basement Climbing Ladder

Homebrew: Build a Cheap Basement Climbing Ladder I would love to build a full home [...]

17
Apr
How To: Four Usable Ice Clippers

Black Diamond’s revised-for-2013 Aspect and Lotus harnesses are as close to perfect as I’ve come [...]

10
Jul
Tip: How to Make an Abalakov Without a V-thread Hooker

A great video from my buddy Kris Irwin, ACMG Alpine Guide and owner of Rockies [...]

01
Jan
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  • 28
    Jan
    Modification: Scarpa Rebel Ice ‘fix’ Comments Off on Modification: Scarpa Rebel Ice ‘fix’
  • 14
    Nov
    Comparison Review: Arc’teryx Alpha FL Packs 11 Comments
  • 16
    Oct
    Patagonia DAS Light REVIEW and Micro Puff Comparison 15 Comments
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    Sep
    Long Term Review: Petzl Ergonomic 4 Comments
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