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Appalachian Sling: A Tour of the Misty Mountain factory - 2014-12-10 by Paul Nelson
Ever wanted to know what goes into making slings and harnesses? Or how a small company that is nearly 100% made in the USA operates? Read further.
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Gear: So You Want to be an Intermediate? - 2014-10-20 by Paul Nelson
You've bought your basic harness, belay device, shoes, and are crushing the white-tape route at the gym. But do you want to start improving and diversifying your climbing skills? Here's the gear you will need to break the "beginner" barrier.
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All It's Chalked Up to Be: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the White Stuff - 2014-10-13 by Paul Nelson
Along with shoes, chalk is the only piece of climbing gear that we use which directly helps us climb up the rock better. But we don't really think about it too much.
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Guidebook Review: Classic Joshua Tree, Routes & Bouldering; Randy Vogel - 2011-05-20 by Jay unknown
Epoch discovers a guidebook that should be in every traveling climber's and every Southern California climber's library!
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A Few Words About Climbing Ropes - 2010-12-15 by Dave unknown
A walk down memory lane with climbing ropes I have known. Providing short reviews on 8 climbing ropes.
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Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2010 Wrap-up - 2010-08-11 by John Wilder
John Wilder (vegastradguy) returns once again to Salt Lake City to see what's new and shiny in the world of climbing gear.
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Outdoor Retailer Winter 2010 Wrap-Up - 2010-01-27 by John Wilder (vegastradguy)
Vegastradguy brings back the latest and greatest gear news from Salt Lake City.
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Mammut Lucido TXLite Editorial Review - 2009-10-19 by John Wilder
Bandycoot finds out if Mammut's new headlamp is up to the task.
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Trango Chockstone Editorial Review - 2009-10-19 by John Wilder
"The Chockstones performed spectacularly," according to bandycoot in this editorial review of Trango's new hardware.
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Outdoor Retailer Summer '09, Day 2 & 3 - 2009-07-24 by John Wilder
Our blog from day 2 & 3, live from the annual Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2009 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Catch Day 1 here!
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Outdoor Retailer Summer '09, Day 1 - 2009-07-22 by John Wilder
Our first day's blog, live from the annual Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2009 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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Oboz Valhalla/Bridgedale Review - 2009-06-14 by Sara Lingafelter
As a bonus this month, rc.com's thegirl reviews a new pair of approach shoes with some fancy socks.
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The Five Ten Project - 2009-06-09 by Paul Nelson
I was psyched to get a pair of the new Projects from Five Ten in the mail to try out. Their reputation preceded them. Five Ten’s website touts them as 'the most sensitive climbing shoe ever built'.
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Needless Destruction Theater - 2009-02-21 by Aric Datesman
Wondering what this whole "Lab" thing is about?
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Organic Climbing: Green = Long Lasting, High Quality Products - 2009-02-21 by Jason Clements
I always enjoy running into companies that have a wider view of what it means to be green. In the case of Josh Helke's Organic Climbing, green doesn't just mean reusing scraps of fabric (which they do) or powering their shop by wind energy (which they do) or promoting cell phone recycling (which they also do); but it means loving what you do and creating a product that will outlast the competition. Votes: 0 |
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Pete Takeda: An Eye at the Top of the World - 2009-02-15 by J. Young
Spies! Plutonium! Himalayan climbing!
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OR Winter Market 2009: Day 2 - 2009-01-26 by John Wilder
Day 2 of vegastradguy's adventure in Gearland, the 2009 Outdoor Retailer Winter Market. Votes: 0 |
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OR Winter Market 2009: Day 3 - 2009-01-26 by admin
Day 3 of vegastradguy's adventure in Gearland, the 2009 Outdoor Retailer Winter Market. Votes: 0 |
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TOTEM CAMS and More -- Vegastradguy Blogs from OR Winter - 2009-01-22 by John Wilder
ALL 3 DAYS LIVE! DAY 1, DAY 2 and DAY 3
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Evolv Optimus Prime and Pontas - 2008-11-17 by John Wilder
Vegastradguy on EVOLV's new kicks -- a two-for-one review.
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Sterling Rope's Rope Redemption Program for Retired Climbing Ropes - 2008-11-04 by Jason Clements
Sterling's Rope Redemption Program is the first of its kind in the US. Now, with help from Cells for Cells, they're branching into all sorts of green activities. Interview with John Branagan of Sterling Ropes. Votes: 0 |
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Stick Clip Tricks for Sport Climbers - 2008-10-31 by J. Young
Many sport climbers use a clip to place a first draw, but many more are unaware that the standard, homemade...
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Sterling Rope Factory Tour - 2008-10-12 by John Wilder
For a while now, I’ve been wanting to get out to some of the manufacturers of climbing gear...
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Sterling Ion Editorial Review - 2008-09-21 by John Wilder
Vegastradguy sees if Sterlings new skinny is up to the task.
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Arc'teryx Miura 30L Editorial Review - 2008-08-26 by John Wilder
Vegastradguy puts on the bright green pack and goes reviewing in the desert.
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