Anyone that is familiar with investments knows about the concept of diversification. Basically, it is the idea that you shouldn’t put all your eggs in one basket.
I apply this concept to my equipment and clothing as well. This is especially true on long trips when your body will be undergoing changes due to the new [...]
It has been well established that layering is a superior approach for dressing for outdoor pursuits. However, the traditional layering method of base, insulation, and shell often does not meet my needs.
I have spent a lot of time in the cold working out this method for layering, that allows for changing weather conditions, and changing [...]
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It is no surprise that I enjoy the cold, and so it is no surprise that I’ve spent a lot of time in some cold places. I’ve learned a lot of things about how to sleep comfortably in the cold. Here is what I do.
I take a good look at the historical temperature and weather [...]
Belay jackets are an essential piece of mountaineering gear. I picked up the idea from Mark Twight’s excellent book Extreme Alpinism: Climbing Light, Fast, and High. It works so well that I use it anytime I’m traveling in cold conditions.
Climbing involves one of two states; climbing or belaying, or to put it another way, motion [...]
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