Alpinism
Bivy Kit for Ultralight Alpine: Ultralight vs Survival
The 900g bivy is amazing until weather turns. Here's how to decide between ultralight and storm options.
Alpinism
Alpinism
Multi-Day Alpine Climbing: Food, Fuel, and Weight Strategy
Alpine food planning is more technical than the climbing. Here's how to pack lean without bonking at altitude.
Alpinism
Chamonix Alpinism: Starter Routes for the Competent Climber
Chamonix offers vertical alpinism starting 900m above the valley. Here are the routes that teach you the game.
Alpinism
How to Climb Your First Mountain: A Complete Beginner's Roadmap
Most first-timers skip the unglamorous work — aerobic base, weighted hiking, navigation — and pay for it above 3,000 metres. Here's the plan I wish I'd had.