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Chris Kalman Goes Ice Climbing

Everything was still, and quiet save for the clinking of ice screws against one another, the grind of crampons and tools scraping on rocks, and...
Expedition

Funeral for Another Friend

By Nick FrazeeThis fall Bud Martin, Marko Pujic and I decided to check out a classic early season alpine mixed climb, Funeral for Another Frien...
Gear

Belay Jacket Review

"Testers chose it again and again because of its warmth, toughness and minimal packed size." -December/January Issue Climbing Magazine
Community

Tyler Adams 1986-2014

by Bill Amos(The following is adapted from the remembrance I gave at the celebration of Tyler's life 11/7/14)I've spent a lot of time over the ...
Expedition

Don't Forget to Breathe

Expedition

The Montana Centennial Route

by Nick FrazeeLast week my friend Alex Wakeman and I had the opportunity to climb a classic route here in Montana, just a short drive and a lon...
Expedition

Return to the Goldmine

By Sam EastmanCastle Mountain is a rock climber’s goldmine. Yes the approach is long and somewhat tedious, yet a day spent climbing the solid g...
News

Mt. Hood Climber's Guide

Finally, it's here, the long awaited Mt. Hood Climber's Guide! It's all there, held together by really great aerial photos by John Scurlock. Ge...
Events

Summer Solstice Celebration at Base Camp Brewing in Portland

On June 21st, Outdoor Project and Base Camp Brewing Co. are holding a Summer Solstice Celebration at Base Camp's facility in SE Portland. We'll be hanging out there all day and you'll have the chan...