Climbing and Flying
Movement over the earth has always been the goal. Meticulously crawling up sheer vertical faces, rapturously running over the next ridge. About a year and a half ago, I decided…
A Eulogy for Brad
as delivered on January 25th 2020 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Orange, CA Today I’m going to tell you the story of one weekend, or mostly just one very…
Forbidden Peak, West Ridge
Every year on July 8th, I thank my parents that my birthday comes during the best season. The days are long, everyone is on vacation, and the snow is melting…
Mt Stuart, Complete North Ridge
stuart 4 from Scott Bennett on Vimeo. The North Ridge of Mt Stuart, in Washington’s Cascades, is one of the all time classic alpine rock routes in the country.…
Rainier Infinity Loop
Mount Rainier was probably the first mountain I ever saw, though my mom can’t remember exactly. Sitting on her lap, face pressed to the airplane window, I think I can…
New Tech Page: Hydration
While it is mostly water, PBR is unfortunately not the best way to hydrate while climbing. Click here to learn some more effective tricks. Photos by Matt Van Biene, http://vanbienephotography.com/
No Record is Safe on the Edge
The competition is heating up for Colorado’s most coveted speed climbing record: the Naked Edge. A friendly rivalry, plenty of support from the community, and of course the crazy fun of…
New Tech Page: Melting Snow in a Jetboil
Learn from my mistakes and don’t melt your jacket! Here’s how to safely ignore the manufacture’s warnings and melt snow in a Jetboil.
