Category: Misc

Miscellaneous discussions about hiking, mountaineering, highpointing, climbing and other outdoor pursuits.

Ice Axe Basics

How to Use an Ice Axe

I can't deny it, I love my ice axe. Honestly, it would be a little crazy if I didn't. That mass of aluminum, stainless steel and/or other lightweight metal can quickly attain BFF ...

Mount Washington Gear List (Winter)

Mount Washington Gear List (Winter)

If you plan on attempting to climb Mount Washington in the winter, also plan to use virtually everything in your pack. Plan wisely and expect to use nearly everything you have with ...

Mount Rainier Gear List

Mount Rainier Gear List

My experience on Mount Rainer taught me a couple of things but perfecting my gear list is a work in progress. Feel free to chime in with your thoughts - a gear list ...

Training to Climb Mount Rainier

Training to Climb Mount Rainier

Despite the fact that I couldn't embark on multi-day training treks, my location (Seattle) helped out quite a bit. Seattle's hilly terrain helped out in a couple of ways and its proximity to ...

Training to Climb Mount Rainier

Dravus Street, Seattle

Seattle residents - Dravus St. is a decent training option. There are more than a few prominent hills in the Seattle region, but, for some reason, Dravus Street is not one that is ...