Mountaineer Archives

7 Reasons To Visit the Pacific...

Mount Shuksan and Picture lake, North Cascades National Park, Washington The Northwest is where I learned to spot whales and bald Read More...

Unique Winter Adventures to Beat the Cold

Don’t fall into the trap of considering the winter months to be lazy ones. Just because the temperature has dropped just a bit doesn’t Read More...

Seven Awesome Ice Climbing Destinations in...

Year-round climbers don’t let a little winter get in their way. Instead, they head for the ice and begin their vertical ascents. Read More...

How to Reckon with the Post-Trip Blues

Of all the things that can make us grumpy, like a morning without coffee or being stuck in traffic, there's one, in particular, that's Read More...

How To Sharpen Your Crampons

Whether you're a mountaineer who treks across rock, snow, and ice or a mixed climber who traverses all manner of abrasive terrain—know Read More...

Classic American Adventures That Are Worth...

While bragging isn't the main reason you get outside and push yourself, you can’t deny it feels pretty good reveling in your Read More...

Certifications: Pros, Cons, Facts

In the world of outdoor sports, few debates incite as much passion as certification. Should certification and training be required before Read More...

Six Classic Washington Fire Lookout Huts

The vast, rugged landscape of Washington state is home to a multitude of secrets, hidden on spectacular high trails above the trees, and Read More...

An Interview With Mountaineer Sequoia Di Angelo

Sequoia Di Angelo didn't really discover her love for mountains until after losing her father and brother (Marty and Denali Schmidt) in a Read More...

Colorado Scrambling Sites to Check Out...

Colorado is known for its jagged landscape and thousands of peaks, but not all of them require technical climbing skills. Scrambling is the Read More...