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03/06/2013

Great article from our friends over at Adventure Journal in response to the NYT piece titled 'Extreme Grief'

"The more you study hazard through the lens of subjective/objective, the more you realize how few objective dangers there are — and that most of the real problems come from a lack of humility."

http://www.adventure-journal.com/2013/03/in-defense-of-taking-risks/

Which is more dangerous, dropping in or driving here on snowy roads? Turkey Chute, Grand Teton National Park. One September day some moons ago, 26-year-old me sat mid-route on the Whitney Gilman Ridge on Cannon Cliff in New Hampshire, making my first multi-pitch lead climb. Now, Whitney Gilman is

02/27/2013

50 things about the 50th anniversary of the 1963 American Everest Expedition.

http://www.adventure-journal.com/2013/02/thelist-50-things-about-the-50th-anniversary-of-the-1963-american-everest-expedition/

On May 1, 1963, the American Everest Expedition succeeded in placing the first American climber on the summit of Everest: Seattle native Jim Whittaker. The entire team was honored with the National Geographic Society’s Hubbard Medal, and Whittaker became a celebrity of the ’60s, as famous as

02/26/2013

Revelstoke avalanche killed one today, be careful and always practice safe backcountry skills. http://www.outsideonline.com/news-from-the-field/avalanche-kills-one-in-canada.html

01/31/2013

"We have all these perceived ideas of where our boundaries are and maybe those are completely wrong. It makes you start to wonder what else is possible?" - Tommy Caldwell.

01/10/2013

"This year, be safe, but live wild." Real talk from Roger Strong about the avalanche he triggered. Great video from our friends over at Arc'teryx.

“We are all going to make mistakes. It’s truly learning from them that makes life really sweet,” says skier, climber and parent Roger Strong. On April 6th, 2011,…

01/02/2013

2 Americans died on Aconcagua over the weekend due to altitude sickness. Be careful out there friends.

Two Americans died on the highest mountain in the Americas over the weekend due to complications from altitude sickness.

01/01/2013

One year ago Mount Rainier Park Ranger, Margaret Anderson, was murdered. Our hearts go out to her and her family. For more info on how you can help the family, and to make a donation please visit: http://www.fourteenfour.org

14 4 Foundation, Fourteen Four Foundation, Non-profit helping injured climbers

12/07/2012

"I think that it's those moments where, with utter clarity, the world just says that this is where you should be because you're appreciating it that much."

Awesome video from our friends over at Outdoor Research! feat. Zack Griffin.

See what it's like to drop in on a Haines, AK line from the point of view of Outdoor Research Sidecountry Skiing Ambassador Zack Giffin.

12/05/2012

"You cannot stay on the summit forever; you have to come down again. So why bother in the first place? Just this: What is above knows what is below, but what is below does not know what is above. One climbs, one sees. One descends, one sees no longer, but one has seen. There is an art of conducting oneself in the lower regions by the memory of what one saw higher up. When one can no longer see, one can at least still know."

Rene Daumal

12/01/2012

The documentary of our climb in honor of Park Rangers Margaret and Nick is now live. You can visit our site to view a journal that details the climb from one of our donor's perspective. We are still fundraising for their families.

http://www.fourteenfour.org

January 1, 2012: A gunman drove into Mount Rainier National Park and murdered an on-duty law enforcement ranger. Margaret Anderson leaves behind a husband and 2…

11/13/2012

Very happy to hear that S&R has located the two snowboarders lost within Mount Rainier National Park, stranded for 2 days in storm // http://blog.thenewstribune.com/crime/2012/11/13/search-continues-today-for-two-snowboarders-stranded-on-mount-rainier/?storylink=twt

Searchers are hopeful today they can reach a pair of snowboarders who have spent two nights stranded on Mount Rainier in blizzard-like conditions.

11/13/2012

Rescuers continue search this morning for snowboarders lost on Rainier. http://www.indianasnewscenter.com/news/local/Missing-Fort-Wayne-Snowboarder-Stranded-on-Mount-Rainier-video-179090481.html?m=y&smobile=y

Previous ArticleNext ArticleMissing Fort Wayne Snowboarder Stranded on Mount Rainier (video)Story Updated: Nov 13, 2012LONGMIRE, WA (www.incnow.tv) - Search and rescue mission to save a Fort Wayne snowboarder and his friend stranded on Washington State's Mount Rainier is resuming Tuesday mornin...