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We often hear a critique of sandbagging which goes something like this: “People who sandbag their routes are just egotistical pricks.” The line of logic is, essentially, that an insecure climber can … read more

Photo: John, Chris, and Van Alke at the base of Shoshone Spire, Blodgett Canyon 1978 Bob: When did you brothers start climbing?John: We started in 1974 & 1975, peak bagging in Glacier Nationa … read more

Hi, it’s Cricket here, and welcome to Cracking the Crag! This series is brought to you by––uh, nobody, we’re not fancy enough to have official sponsors. Nevertheless, I would like to give Fred’s espre … read more

Hi, it's Cricket here, and welcome to Cracking the Crag! This series is brought to you by––uh, nobody, we're not fancy enough to have official sponsors. Nevertheless, I would like to give a special sh … read more

Great gifts for climbers can be as simple as a book--when the book promises countless adventures in the coming year. We're breaking down our top picks to help you treat yourself and your loved ones to … read more