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Is it Time to Close Trails and Climbing Areas in Canada?

It might seem extreme, but some access groups in Canada are already doing it

Why I’m Not Climbing During the Coronavirus Outbreak

And a big thank you to everyone working on the front line during these times

Crag Climbing is Dangerous During Coronavirus Outbreak

“Please be mindful that this is a serious disease and if it doesn’t kill you it likely does cause permanent lung damage (even in healthy young 30 year olds)”

It’s Time to Slow Down in the Mountains

Race car drivers say: “Slow in the cockpit = fast on the track.” Fast and light has been all the rage, but going slow with more gear is sometimes the better style

The Black Diamond Reactor is Ice Climbing Machine

The Black Diamond Rector is one of the best pure ice tools on the market

The Arc’teryx Nuclei FL Hoody is Puffy Supreme

It’s light, packs down small, is streamline and excels in windy conditions

The New Petzl Dart Crampon is Made for Hard Routes

The new Dart is an amazing upgrade that works best on steep and technical terrain

Self Medication M7 and Why We Named it Rehab Wall

The Kananaskis Country mixed crag in Evan Thomas Creek is great for pumpy mixed climbing

The Peak on Canada Post’s New Stamp Needs Attention

Floe Lake Rockwall has dozens of classic alpine routes awaiting first ascent

Legendary Rockies Climber Chas Yonge Dies

He opened countless new routes and discovered caves around the world