Videos
In an era where many climbers are using fixed ropes and sport-climbing tactics to free El Cap, climbers like Amity Warme and Brent Barghahn are choosing to keep adventure alive. Going ground up, Amity and Brent pull off a free ascent of the Pineap...
Topics: Climbing & Mountaineering
In northern California, climate change and 150 years of forest mismanage...
Author(s):
James Samels
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Arlene Lieberman
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Jacob Brewer
“I love to think of nature as an unlimited broadcasting station, through which God speaks to us every hour, if we will only tune in.” — George Washington CarverIn this age of over-polarizatio...
Author: Steve Smith
Two recent (USA) court cases pose a new threat to outdoor adventure, for both commercial and private adventurers, and run contrary to practices and values which the outdoor community has worked hard to develop. I will outline the two cases, and offer some analysis of the threats which the cases m...
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The Adaptive Sports Center of Crested Butte
Full Time, Seasonal
Rocky Mountains US
February 15, 2024
The National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education
Contract, Seasonal
US & International
July 26, 2024
The Adaptive Sports Center of Crested Butte
Full Time, Internship – paid
Rocky Mountains US
February 20, 2024
News
News Type: Equipment Recalls
News Date: June 13, 2024
This recall involves Neve Strap Crampons and Accessory Kits, Style No. 400073, with date codes 01-2021, 05-2022, 07-2023, 01-2024 and SS1271. The date codes are located on the rubber heel strap pull-tab and on the underside of the toe piece under the anti-balling plate. The products are made of a...
News Type: Equipment Recalls
News Date: June 20, 2024
This recall involves TRUBLUE iQ Auto Belay Devices, which enable climbers to safely descend while climbing. The TRUBLUE iQ is gray with blue handles and a gray sash on the front cover. The TRUBLUE IQ+ has an added catch-and-hold brake on the front. The LT versions of the iQ and iQ+ have blue...
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Start Date: October 15, 2024
End Date: October 17, 2024
Topics: Conferences & Events, Facilitation & Processing, Incidents & Incident Database, Leadership, Mental Health & Mindfulness, Outdoor Leadership, Outdoor Orientation, People with Differing Abilities, Program Management, Protocols & Procedures, Risk Management, Schools, Staff Training, Therapeutic Adventure, Wilderness Medicine, Wilderness Risk Management Conference (WRMC)
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October 2, 2024
Risk Management
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Documents
Author(s):
Gordon G. Giesbrecht, PhD
The “Cold Card” is a concise, easy-to-use decision aid that can be carried in the field by wilderness search and rescue teams or medical responders to advise on assessment and care of cold-exposed patients. It is available for free download and unlimited use for education or in-field instruction by any individual or group. The card should be printed on heavy, waterproof stock (13×18 cm) for use in all weather conditions.For more information, see the 2018 WEM article “Cold Card” to...