Hiking in dangerous backpacking conditions such as lightning, wind, rain, white water crossings, cold and freezing temps, and even avalanches, are all extremely important survival
Today’s guest is Conrad Anker, one of the most respected alpinists in the entire world. He’s climbed some of the biggest and most remote mountains
Nine people died in the Castle Peak avalanche on February 17, 2026 during one of the biggest storms in the last 50yrs. This is a
A professional guide’s analysis of the February 17, 2026 avalanche near Lake Tahoe that claimed nine lives. We review what’s known from the Sierra Avalanche
Rock Climber Alex Honnold’s Free Solo of the Skyscraper Taipei 101 is now the Most Watched Climbing Event in History, becoming the Third Highest Rated
The American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE), the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) and the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) have combined their knowledge
Lenin Peak (7,134m), on the border of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, is often called the “easiest” 7,000m mountain. Yet each year, only around 10-20% of climbers
[NOTE: This film shows a ground fall in a gym and is very disturbing.] During a training camp with French coaches, a professional climber was
Views on the roles of convexities in human triggered avalanches vary widely. In this educational video intended for intermediate and advanced winter backcountry recreationists, Ron
The Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center (GNFAC) and the Friends of GNFAC teach a variety of avalanche safety classes across our advisory area in Southwest Montana,
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