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Antarctica 2022/23

Rise up: How We Can All Elevate Our Female Peers in the Climbing Community

“Aspiring climbers should have equal access to educational-advancement tools, be they a class in the gym or a big-wall clinic at the local gear shop. However, “equal access” doesn’t just mean entry access; it also means that women participants feel like they have a safe space to try, fail, and contribute to the conversation…” ReadContinue reading “Rise up: How We Can All Elevate Our Female Peers in the Climbing Community”

ProView – Mountain Hardwear Women’s Super/DS Stretchdown Hooded Jacket

Since getting this kit from Mountain Hardwear, I’ve gone out of my way to find other pieces from them because their products are durable, comfortable, and well made… Read more at https://dirtbagdreams.com/proview-mountain-hardwear-womens-super-ds-stretchdown-hooded-jacket-2/

ProView – Outdoor Research Carbide Bibs and Jacket

I had the chance to take this kit out of bounds in the mountains near Breckenridge, Colorado for some powdery turns. We had bluebird skies and lots of sun, but at 12000’ the temperature hovered in the low teens… Read more at https://dirtbagdreams.com/proview-outdoor-research-carbide-bibs-and-jacket/

All Mixed Up

I ended up sleeping in a less than legal bivvy in the parking lot of Rocky Mountain National Park the night before the climb. Karma stepped up, and I woke somewhere close to midnight to my car getting pushed around by the infamous bully known as The Park. Moments later I heard a crash andContinue reading “All Mixed Up”