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TNB: No Such Luck
A simple house chore saves the author from being swept away in an avalanche.
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Daniel Woods Establishes New V14
Daniel Woods has topped out another cutting-edge project in Colorado's Elkland boulders to yield The Purge (V14).
Weekend Whipper: Groundfall at Frog Buttress
This Weekend Whipper takes us to Queensland, Australia's Frog Buttress. Here, a climber starts up the classic Erg Direct Start grade 22 (5.11), puts in three pieces of protection, and then goes for it. But is the gear good ... ?
TNB: No Such Luck
A simple house chore saves the author from being swept away in an avalanche.

Today's Videos

Verdon Dreaming: Monique Forestier Climbing Tom et je Ris (5.14a)
Verdon Dreaming: Monique Forestier Climbing Tom et je Ris (5.14a)
Angie Payne Climbing in Greenland
Angie Payne Climbing in Greenland

Medical Advice

Feet: Gout and Pseudogout
Several years ago I attempted the Southwest Couloir route on Mount Huntington in Alaska in some oversized Koflach boots. After I'd led many pitches of steep ice my left toe began cramping and hurting so badly I could no longer frontpoint and was basically climbing the last pitches with only my right foot.

Training

Cheap Tricks
How long has it been since you noticed a real improvement in your climbing? If it has been a year or two, then you are probably still reaping the benefits of your previous breakthrough.

Gear Advice

How to Sharpen Crampons
Get a mill bastard (not again!) file, available at hardware stores and your pappy’s tool shed. Clamp your crampons in a vice if you have one.

Climb Safe

Knot-Passing 101
Rappelling past a knot that links two ropes end-to-end, however, need not puzzle you, nor must you learn this seemingly complicated yet vital bit of ropework the hard way. The following five-step method for passing a knot is easy to master, safe and efficient.

Features

John Long: The Royal Scam
Coming clean on the mysterious first ascent of a Yosemite classic.
The Black is Beautiful
TWO ESSAYS ON STUNNING DEVELOPMENTS IN COLORADO'S NOTORIOUS BLACK CANYON OF THE GUNNISON
Rob Miller
The Platinum Surfer
Rock
Comprehensive instruction for learning the ropes.
Sport
Tips for maximizing your performance at the crag.
Trad
Learn to place gear and climb safely on traditional routes.
Bouldering
Amp up your bouldering with the web’s most comprehensive instruction.

How To Climb

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Rock and Ice Issue #209

Rock and Ice Issue #209

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City of Rocks in HD by Nathan Smith
Bluewater

Accident Report

STONE NUDES

Gallery images by Dean Fidelman.

Epic Tales

Accident Reports

Gear Reviews

Destinations

Hyalite Canyon Access in Danger
Ice climbers in Montana are getting ready to pull off their gloves: not to clip a screw, but to keep access to Hyalite Canyon.

Press Release

Get Digital Accidents in North America FREE!31-Dec-2012

Rock and Ice and the American Alpine Club (AAC) have teamed up to create a new online educationa..

Wild Country Recalls Helium Carabiner31-Dec-2012

Wild Country is issuing a voluntary recall on certain batches of Helium carabiners delivered aft..

Wild Country Recalls Ropeman31-Dec-2012

Wild Country recalled their Ropeman 3 ascender which although passing all required CE EN standards h..

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