Verticulture

RECENT POSTS

Bug Protection Clothing for Hiking, Camping and Travel

Thursday, Jan 01, 1970

By Outdoor Research

At Outdoor Research, we use two highly effective types of bug protection within select pieces of clothing.

CONTINUE READING

Revisiting HighSpeed Everest 2012: Episode 5 - Chad Kellogg

Thursday, Jan 01, 1970

By Outdoor Research

For the past two years, Chad Kellogg has been preparing to best the established time for a speed ascent of Mount Everest...

CONTINUE READING

Revisiting HighSpeed Everest 2012: Episode 4 - Chad Kellogg

Thursday, Jan 01, 1970

By Outdoor Research

Chad continues his acclimatization with a rotation from Camp 2 to Camp 3 and above, eventually exceeding 25,000 feet...

CONTINUE READING

Revisiting HighSpeed Everest 2012: Episode 3 - Chad Kellogg

Thursday, Jan 01, 1970

By Outdoor Research

In the final few days before his summit attempt, Chad carefully monitors his diet and selects dates for the push...

CONTINUE READING

Revisiting HighSpeed Everest 2012: Episode 2 - Chad Kellogg

Thursday, Jan 01, 1970

By Outdoor Research

The game has changed: Near-constant rockfall on the Lhotse face presents an extreme hazard to climbers...

CONTINUE READING

How To Build An Ice Axe T-Slot Anchor

Thursday, Jan 01, 1970

By Outdoor Research

IFMGA/ACMG Mountain Guide Lilla Molnar demonstrates how to build an ice axe T-slot anchor

CONTINUE READING

Revisiting HighSpeed Everest 2012: Episode 1 - Chad Kellogg

Thursday, Jan 01, 1970

By Outdoor Research

Take a look back at Chad's 2012 Everest Attempt. Originally Posted May 1, 2012 - Relentless adventurer Chad Kellogg...

CONTINUE READING

Everest Speed Attempt: May 22

Thursday, Jan 01, 1970

By Outdoor Research

Chad Kellogg's May 22 Plan For A Sub-22-Hour Summit Day

CONTINUE READING

Chad Kellogg: Training For The Race To The Top Of The World

Thursday, Jan 01, 1970

By Outdoor Research

12,000 feet of elevation gain in under 22 hours: How Chad Kellogg trains for speed climbing Everest

CONTINUE READING

Chad Kellogg: Final Preparations For Everest Speed Attempt On May 22

Thursday, Jan 01, 1970

By Chad Kellogg

Weather window means 'go time' is May 22-23

CONTINUE READING

OR’s Nik Berry Talks About His New 5.13 Yosemite Route

Thursday, Jan 01, 1970

By Nik Berry

9-pitch 'Final Frontier' free climbs aid route on Fifi Buttress

CONTINUE READING

The Foodie’s Guide To Outdoor Mecca Fernie, B.C.

Thursday, Jan 01, 1970

By Matt Mosteller

From good old pizzerias to farm-to-table joints, Fernie's got you covered.

CONTINUE READING

Chad Kellogg And The Everest Speed Attempt: Dressing For Success

Thursday, Jan 01, 1970

By Outdoor Research

What gear do you take on the race to the top of the world? Here's what Chad Kellogg will use

CONTINUE READING

Chad Kellogg: Why I’m On Everest

Thursday, Jan 01, 1970

By Chad Kellogg

Kellogg carries supplies to Camp 3, reflects on motivation

CONTINUE READING

Really Earn Your Turns: Biking To Ski

Thursday, Jan 01, 1970

By Brian Mohr and Emily Johnson

How to get some real human-powered adventure this spring

CONTINUE READING

A Bold New Line In Alaska By OR’s Peter Doucette

Thursday, Jan 01, 1970

By Peter Doucette

Twisted Stair in Ruth Gorge goes at WI6 R/X M6+

CONTINUE READING

Kootenay Column: Farewell To Ski Season

Thursday, Jan 01, 1970

By Emily Nuchols

Here's to keeping the stoke alive as the snow fades away

CONTINUE READING

Drama At 21,000 Feet: Chad Kellogg Reports On The Everest Brawl

Thursday, Jan 01, 1970

By Chad Kellogg

Outdoor Research athlete Chad Kellogg recounts the April 27 altercation between Sherpas and climbers

CONTINUE READING

Majestic Moderates Of The Cordillera Blanca

Thursday, Jan 01, 1970

By Ben Kunz

Ben Kunz tackles a life-list of peaks in Peru's high range

CONTINUE READING

Chad Kellogg To Attempt Everest Speed Ascent

Thursday, Jan 01, 1970

By Outdoor Research

Can someone climb from Base Camp to summit in under 22 hours? OR's Chad Kellogg will try in 2013.

CONTINUE READING

How To Safely Belay A Lead Climber

Thursday, Jan 01, 1970

By Jonathon Spitzer

Mountain Guide Jonathon Spitzer's Techniques And Gear For The Best Belay

CONTINUE READING

OR’s Sarah Hueniken Climbs Musashi (M12)

Thursday, Jan 01, 1970

By Outdoor Research

At a rating of M12, Musashi is one of the hardest mixed routes in Canada.

CONTINUE READING

The First North American Woman To Climb M12

Thursday, Jan 01, 1970

By Sarah Hueniken

Sending Musashi: Mixed Climber Sarah Hueniken On The Lifecycle Of A Goal

CONTINUE READING

Beth Rodden is ‘Climbing Back’

Thursday, Jan 01, 1970

By Outdoor Research

Big UP Productions presents 'Climbing Back,' the story of Beth Rodden's return to hard rock climbing

CONTINUE READING

20 Pitches On Peru’s Largest Big Wall: La Esfinge’s Original Route

Thursday, Jan 01, 1970

By Lindsey Kunz

OR athletes Ben and Lindsey Kunz romp up 2,500 feet of granite in a day

CONTINUE READING

24/7: A Day In The Life Of A World-Class Mixed Climber

Thursday, Jan 01, 1970

By Gordon McArthur

Gordon McArthur dishes on world cups and mowing the lawn

CONTINUE READING

HighEx Collection

Thursday, Jan 01, 1970

By Beth Rodden

Lightweight, streamlined and highly-technical, apparel in our HighEx™ Collection is perfect for high exertion adventures.

CONTINUE READING

Sun Protection

Thursday, Jan 01, 1970

By Outdoor Research

To keep you sheltered from damaging ultraviolet rays, Outdoor Research offers a full line of sun protective apparel.

CONTINUE READING

Bug Protection

Thursday, Jan 01, 1970

By Outdoor Research

To defend against mosquitoes, ticks, black flies and other insects, Outdoor Research makes apparel to protect you from bites.

CONTINUE READING

Whirlwind Hoody

Thursday, Jan 01, 1970

By Outdoor Research

The lightweight and breathable Outdoor Research Whirlwind Hoody™ shields you from wind while you're high in the mountains.

CONTINUE READING

A Different Type Of Free Skiing: Naked

Thursday, Jan 01, 1970

By Emily Nuchols

For some real freedom in the backcountry, ditch the clothes

CONTINUE READING

Cardinal rule of the wilderness: Don’t panic

Thursday, Jan 01, 1970

By Warren Macdonald

Wet exiting a kayak is hard enough. Try it with prosthetic legs.

CONTINUE READING

Behind The Scenes At The Ice Climbing World Cup In Russia

Thursday, Jan 01, 1970

By Gordon McArthur

OR's Gordon McArthur goes where no North American has gone for 10 years

CONTINUE READING

Outdoor Research Athlete Kyle Dempster Wins Second Piolet d’Or Award

Thursday, Jan 01, 1970

By Outdoor Research

OR's Kyle Dempster wins the 2013 Piolet d'Or for the first ascent of Ogre I (Baintha Brakk)

CONTINUE READING

How The Access Fund Makes Climbing Safer

Thursday, Jan 01, 1970

By The Access Fund

What happens when rappel anchors fail on you? The Access Fund works for safer anchor and bolting policies.

CONTINUE READING

Rumbling Bald: Open Access

Thursday, Jan 01, 1970

By The Access Fund

Rumbling Bald, a North Carolina bouldering Mecca, very nearly could have become a subdivision

CONTINUE READING

Access Fund - The Secret is Out: Jailhouse Open Access

Thursday, Jan 01, 1970

By Beth Rodden

In 2011, the Access Fund and local climbers negotiated an easement with a landowner that opened a whole new era in CA climbing.

CONTINUE READING

Tiny House Tour - Episode 4

Thursday, Jan 01, 1970

By Molly Baker

There is the discovery, when your eyes catch the first glimpse of a pillow line.

CONTINUE READING

Want To Maximize Your Climbing Time? Live With Your Parents As Long As Possible

Thursday, Jan 01, 1970

By Nik Berry

Pro climber Nik Berry shares his secret to sending hard: living with his mother and father.

CONTINUE READING

Going Back To Their Roots: Sweetgrass Welcomes Japanese Gentemstick Riders To The Kootenays

Thursday, Jan 01, 1970

By Emily Nuchols

The crew of Japanese skiers from the film 'Signatures' samples the pow in the Kootenay Mountains.

CONTINUE READING