The Rocky Talkie Blog
Stranded on a Fourteener with A Spiral Fracture
When Mike Marr’s ski hit a submerged rock and failed to release, he was left immobile and in excruciating pain on the slopes of Colorado’s highest mountain. Just as night fell, Lake County Search and Rescue arrived to begin a complex winter rescue on skis.
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Multi-day Extraction with a Blizzard Coming
In one of the most involved rescues in Summit County history, volunteers hauled a patient over a ridge and more than 1,500 vertical feet through remote, loose mountain terrain—all just ahead of a looming winter storm.
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Low Tide: An Ode to Early-Season Skiing
For skiers, early winter brings the stoke—but not necessarily the snow. Regardless of conditions, the early season has its charm.
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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.