Diamond Dogs

by Chris Kalous June 4, 2009

Are you ready to tackle the East Face of Longs Peak? Our rock-hound runs down all the ins and out of how to climb the most sought-after face on the Front Range whether it’s your first time or you’re a vet looking for a new challenge.

Underwriting Adventure

by Majka Burhardt June 4, 2009

Want health insurance to protect yourself on your next climbing expedition? Think about applying for Polish citizenship. Two weeks from today, I head to Namibia. In fact, by the time you read this, I will likely be in Namibia doing something for which I’m not insured. Technically, because I live in the USA. I’m going [...]

Brothers, Keepers

by Timmy ONeil June 4, 2009

When a climber decides to take his disabled brother up Yosemite’s big walls, he gets a first-hand look at his sibling’s grit and learns a lesson about impermanence. What compels a big-wall climber to leave the relative safety of the ground to live for days on the side of a rock wall enduring a regimen [...]

The Single-Speed: Stupid or Savior?

by Elevation Staff June 4, 2009

In which we seek to answer a question about pedal-powered enlightenment. Survey Says… We asked our online community to butt heads over the question: Single-speed, savior or stupid? The result was close but as of press time, the majority says the single speed saves. 46% STUPID By Dan A. Nelson I loved my single-speed bike. [...]

Fun in the Sun

by Jayme Moye June 4, 2009

Colorado may be a landlocked state, but that doesn’t keep us from the water. Whether it’s kayaking on the Arkansas or diving into a cold mountain lake, we’re as splish-splash as the next girl. Give us a day that starts with a wide-brimmed hat and ends with a long cold beer, and throw in some [...]

Fly Guy

by Greg Thomas June 4, 2009

A fly-fishing addict reveals the gear that gets him through long days on the river. Make sure you don’t confuse me with one of those safari-clad a-holes floating down the biggest name river on the planet, pretending that trout and pretty sunsets can correct their confused lives. No, I’m the guy crawling out of my [...]