The Rocky Talkie Blog
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.
The 10 Best Holiday Gifts for Rock Climbers
Give the rock climber in your life the perfect gift this holiday season. Of all the good gear out there, these are our top 10 favorites.
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Trapped in a Crevasse on Mt. Baker
On June 29, 2020, Taylor Gibler fell about 30 feet into a crevasse while descending Mt. Baker.
Don Bowie Joins Rocky Talkie Team After Himalayan Epic
Even after years of first-hand experience, it’s hard for Don Bowie to believe just how harsh winter in the Himalaya can be. High winds scour the mountains of snow, leaving behind rock and bulletproof ice. Temperatures regularly drop to -50 degrees—as low as -80 with wind chill.
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“The Worst Case Scenario, But Worse”—Volunteers Save Climber After 130-foot Fall
Kaspar Podgorski should have died. Instead, he was left with a broken femur at the base of a cliff with wet, technical fourth-class terrain separating him from the road. A team of volunteer climbers and rescuers rallied together to get him out.
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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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