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www.widefetish.com

No, it's not what you think. Wide Fetish is a site devoted to the off-width climbing aficionados - all six of them. For the rest of us it offers an interesting insight into the why climbers enjoy wedging themselves into oversized cracks. Entertaining.

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On Newsstands: Jan/Feb 2010, Volume 12 Issue 1

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Features in this Issue

  • Rockies Legends:

    By Brandon Pullan
    Canadian Mountaineering wouldn't be where it is today if not for a select group of dedicated and wildly ambitious climbers.
  • The Not-so-Accidental Tourist:

    By Marcus Norman
    Recently, rumours surfaced online that folks out in the Kootenays were developing the potential around Nelson. I had to check it out for myself.

The Rack

  • Ascenders

    With their increased efficiency and consistent all-weather performance, mechanical ascenders have almost eliminated the need for traditional prusiks for aid climbing, complex haul systems and emergency rescue. And while all ascenders are capable of moving up a fixed rope, models specifically designed for particular climbing situations are likely to be more efficient and easier to use.

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