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Rock Climbing Communication - A Primer on How To Stay Safe

Rock Climbing Communication - A Primer on How To Stay Safe

In this comprehensive guide on how to stay safe while rock climbing, Michael Levy outlines the necessary communication essentials while weaving an exhilarating narrative of his alpine adventures through Peru.
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Remote Learning: Skier Teaches Partner to Self-Arrest During 300-foot Slide

Remote Learning: Skier Teaches Partner to Self-Arrest During 300-foot Slide

This summer, Avi Ruben was climbing a steep couloir when he slipped, started sliding—and realized he had no idea how to self-arrest. Just as panic set in, he heard his radio come to life: It was his partner, giving him step-by-step instructions.

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Stranded in the Alpine with a Broken Foot

Stranded in the Alpine with a Broken Foot

On July 2, 2020, Zach Eiten survived a sudden torrent of rockfall while climbing Montana's Granite Peak. He was left stranded with a broken foot, over ten miles from the trailhead and with storms on their way.
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