Videos
Jamie Logan and Mugs Stump’s 1978 first ascent of the daunting Emperor Face of Mount Robson (VI 5.9 A2 2500m) is widely regarded as one of the greatest ascents in alpine climbing. At one point, Jamie spent hours on lead, questing into the unknown,...
Margo Hayes is undoubtedly one of the best climbers of our generation, b...
I credit this entire adventure to the amazing people I walked alongside,...
A new film by Chris In an era where many climbers are using fixed ropes ...
Author(s):
James Samels
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Arlene Lieberman
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Jacob Brewer
“I love to think of nature as an unlimited broadcasting station, through which God speaks to us every hour, if we will only tune in.” — George Washington CarverIn this age of over-polarizatio...
Author: Steve Smith
Two recent (USA) court cases pose a new threat to outdoor adventure, for both commercial and private adventurers, and run contrary to practices and values which the outdoor community has worked hard to develop. I will outline the two cases, and offer some analysis of the threats which the cases m...
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News
News Type: Equipment Recalls
News Date: June 13, 2024
This recall involves Neve Strap Crampons and Accessory Kits, Style No. 400073, with date codes 01-2021, 05-2022, 07-2023, 01-2024 and SS1271. The date codes are located on the rubber heel strap pull-tab and on the underside of the toe piece under the anti-balling plate. The products are made of a...
News Type: Equipment Recalls
News Date: June 20, 2024
This recall involves TRUBLUE iQ Auto Belay Devices, which enable climbers to safely descend while climbing. The TRUBLUE iQ is gray with blue handles and a gray sash on the front cover. The TRUBLUE IQ+ has an added catch-and-hold brake on the front. The LT versions of the iQ and iQ+ have blue...
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Start Date: October 15, 2024
End Date: October 17, 2024
Topics: Conferences & Events, Facilitation & Processing, Incidents & Incident Database, Leadership, Mental Health & Mindfulness, Outdoor Leadership, Outdoor Orientation, People with Differing Abilities, Program Management, Protocols & Procedures, Risk Management, Schools, Staff Training, Therapeutic Adventure, Wilderness Medicine, Wilderness Risk Management Conference (WRMC)
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November 6, 2024
Risk Management
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Risk Management
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Documents
Author(s):
Gordon G. Giesbrecht, PhD
The “Cold Card” is a concise, easy-to-use decision aid that can be carried in the field by wilderness search and rescue teams or medical responders to advise on assessment and care of cold-exposed patients. It is available for free download and unlimited use for education or in-field instruction by any individual or group. The card should be printed on heavy, waterproof stock (13×18 cm) for use in all weather conditions.For more information, see the 2018 WEM article “Cold Card” to...