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Climbing for a Friend
13 Nov 2009, 8:17 am |
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October 2-22, 2009
La Jaula, Argentina
Those of us who climb mountains get asked a lot of questions. The one that gets asked the most is the shortest: Why? I usually like to say, “There are as many different answers as there are climbers.” But today, if someone were to ask me why I climbed the last [...]
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Field & Stream Tests Gear in Manitoba
12 Nov 2009, 11:58 am |
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This past spring, we outfitted some Field & Stream editors in First Ascent gear for a two-week long ATV ice adventure in Manitoba, Canada. The result – a great review and ecstatic, warm, dry editors. You can see the gear in a May 2010 print edition article about the trip. For the review, click here!
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Gear Up: Whittaker Shares Top Tips with Backpacker
11 Nov 2009, 10:46 am |
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First Ascent Guide Peter Whittaker shares his gear tips with Backpacker in their latest issue. From zippers and loops to pockets and pit zips.
Excerpt from Backpacker Magazine, November 2009
• Follow the four-second rule. “There are zillions of zippers out there. Here’s how you choose: If it takes you longer than four seconds to get your [...]
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Ecuador’s Volcanoes June 5-15 & June 19-29. Climb Cotopaxi (19,348') and Chimborazo (20,703'). Call RMI (888-892-5462) for more information.
Climb Rainier (Elev. 14,400') July 25-29. Climb with a team led by Ed Viesturs and Peter Whittaker. Call RMI (888-892-5462) for more information.