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Learn about our Clymb Adventure to Croatia from Clymb crew member, Adriana!
We followed one of our very own employees, Adriana, as she explored Croatia on a Clymb Adventure with her friends. Check out our quick interview: Why Croatia? A group of friends and I picked Croatia because we wanted to find a place that was a bit more off the beaten ‘tourist’ path. We couldn’t resist the allure of the stunningly beautiful Adriatic coastline, and we were intrigued by the country’s captivating history. What made the trip so special? We had
Read More...From coma to podium.
When Ryan Boyle suffered a traumatic brain injury in 2003 at the age of 9, doctors had doubts he would even wake up from his coma. But Boyle shattered all expectations, relearning how to walk, talk, and eventually ride a bike again. Fast forward to today and Boyle is now a multiple-medal winner of the Paralympics Cycling Team and an author—both truly remarkable achievements for a boy who lost part of his brain. Over the past decade, Boyle has become
Read More...For years the world’s best climbers have been trading the record back in forth, with mere seconds separating the record at times.
https://vimeo.com/264661267 The speed record of the Nose on El Capitan is one of the most alluring and sought after records in all of climbing, even for a sport that isn’t inherently competitive. For years the world’s best climbers have been trading the record back in forth, with mere seconds separating the record at times. Watch as Brad Gobright and Jim Reynolds top the time set by Alex Honnold and Hans Florine.
Read More...It’s important to keep in mind when booking overseas flights that cheap isn’t always the same as preferable, here are some tips for a successful trip.
Booking overseas flights can be challenging, but if you know when to hold and when to fold, in the long run you’ll return a happier traveler. The most important thing to keep in mind is that cheap isn’t the same as successful. With that in mind, here are 5 ways to smooth out your ride: Go Easy on the OTAs (Online Travel Agencies). Third party bookers like Expedia, Orbitz, and Kayak are an awesome way to score a good deal on domestic
Read More...Minimalist hiking. Lightweight backpacking. Dirtbagging. Whatever you want to call it, hikers have recently been eschewing the traditional ethos of packing heavy in favor of something that’s a little kinder on the back. Smaller packs, lighter gear, and fewer clothes are becoming commonplace along the world’s longest thru-hikes. If you’re looking to jump on the bandwagon and embrace minimalism, here’s what you need to do. Choosing gear You should not be hiking in order to use gear. That philosophy is
Minimalist hiking. Lightweight backpacking. Dirtbagging. Whatever you want to call it, hikers have recently been eschewing the traditional ethos of packing heavy in favor of something that’s a little kinder on the back. Smaller packs, lighter gear, and fewer clothes are becoming commonplace along the world’s longest thru-hikes. If you’re looking to jump on the bandwagon and embrace minimalism, here’s what you need to do. Choosing gear You should not be hiking in order to use gear. That philosophy is
Read More...Hiking is a fantastic pastime; it is relaxing, fun and a great form of exercise. But if you don’t prepare properly you could end up hauling an unnecessarily heavy bag. If you find that your backpack is always heavier than you want it to be, use these five tips to help you pack lighter for your next hike. Break Up The Weight It doesn’t matter if you are going for a quick day hike or an overnight trip; either way
Hiking is a fantastic pastime; it is relaxing, fun and a great form of exercise. But if you don’t prepare properly you could end up hauling an unnecessarily heavy bag. If you find that your backpack is always heavier than you want it to be, use these five tips to help you pack lighter for your next hike. Break Up The Weight It doesn’t matter if you are going for a quick day hike or an overnight trip; either way
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