Playing with Fire in North Ossetia–Monster Avalanche!

by Rob Coppolillo May 7, 2011

No, this is not a post about the intricate politics of former-Soviet stomping grounds, as I know jack about such things. This is, however, a fun little vid from North Ossetia, in which you’ll see some enterprising young gents blasting away at a peak above. They’re doing avy control of some sort, but I’d venture [...]

Bishop, Here We Come…and King Dick 2011

by Rob Coppolillo May 6, 2011

Tuesday we depart for Bishop, California, on the east side of California’s Sierra Nevada mountains. They’ve had a mega season and we’re hoping to ski some big peaks, soak in the hot springs, clip a few bolts in the Owens River Gorge…and hit the Lotus of Siam in Vegas on the way in. Yes! Weather’s [...]

Lorpen Socks–Basque Body Armor for the Feet

by Rob Coppolillo May 3, 2011

Socks–you gotta have ‘em, but which ones? A million brands stare back from the wall at REI, Neptune’s, or the Bent Gate: Darn Tough, SmartWool, Bridgedale, just to name the more popular ones. Here’s a name in socks many of you haven’t heard: Lorpen. Made in the Basque Country, Lorpen uses Merino wool, Primaloft Eco [...]

Injured

by alexparrillo April 30, 2011

Being injured sucks. Physical pain. Emotional suffering. A bad injury can crush your ego like a sour grape. Feelings of helplessness, frustration, defeat. Recovery can be agonizingly slow, taking weeks or months, even longer. Acknowledging physical limitations can be as painful as getting hurt in the first place. Allowing the body time to recover is a [...]

Today's Reminder Why the French Rule Extreme Sports

by Rob Coppolillo April 30, 2011

Utter, epic, crazy, ridiculous footage from the French Alps.

Tonight: Bean Fever! Catch it at Avery Brewery

by Rob Coppolillo April 28, 2011

Those of you in the climbing community have probably heard our man, Bean Bowers, is currently undergoing round three of chemo for cancer. The super-alpine uber-hardman is doing well, but it’s been a rough go since he discovered his illness last winter. Tonight join the fundraiser at Avery Brewery (5763 Arapahoe Av, Boulder) at 6:30 [...]