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July 30, 2010 - Climbers at Risk for Hepatitis/HIV?
Jul 30, 2010
A recent UIAA medical study reports that climbers may be at an increased risk of contracting Hepatitis and HIV. Continued...
July 30, 2010 - The Nemo Report
Jul 30, 2010
Located approximately 45 minutes west of Toronto, Mt Nemo is a massive and mysterious limestone crag with almost 300 routes. Continued...
July 28, 2010 - The Teacher Once Again Becomes The Master
Jul 28, 2010
The popular route scoring website 8a.nu is reporting that Mike Doyle has surpassed Sean McColl's route tally and is now officially ranked as Canada's number-one rock climber. Continued...
July 27, 2010 - Witness this Squamish Sickness
Jul 27, 2010
Local Squamish climber Matt Maddaloni has discovered what may be one of the area's most dramatic routes. Continued...
July 26, 2010 - Everest Triathlon?
Jul 26, 2010
Not content with competing in one of the many challenging traditional triathlons, Charlie Wittmack plans to complete what could be the toughest endurance event in the world. Continued...
July 23, 2010 - DMM Dragon Cam Recall
Jul 23, 2010
DMM has just issued a recall for their number 6 Dragon Cam. No other sizes of Dragon Cam are involved in the recalled. Continued...
July 23, 2010 - Exclusive Sneak Preview of New Friends
Jul 23, 2010
Wild Country has updated the stem, trigger, springs, cams and the number of units resulting in less weight, faster placements and better size overlap with fewer units. Continued...

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Older Stronger Harder
By Story by Adidas Rygelis
There are many climbers who have retained their motivation regardless of their age, and continue to push difficulty standards throughout the world.
First Sinner in Paradise
By Story and Photos by Armando Menocal
Anibal says living -in the north-has taught him how to climb with fingers numbed by cold stone...He still feels strongly connected to the climbing in Cuba and returns annually to play on the magnificent stone.

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.