SierraDescents | 2008
July 29, 2008
North Peak…Skiing…July?
I was browsing the message boards at thebackcountry.net when I happened to see a new "North Peak" post. I clicked on it, thinking someone had posted a climbing trip report (North (more)
July 19, 2008
The Wall-e Review
I envy those who went to see Wall-e without knowing anything in advance about the film. By now, word has spread about Disney/Pixar's new animated picture. You've probably heard (more)
July 18, 2008
Vasque Breeze GTX
At two pounds, nine ounces per pair, the Vasque Breeze GTX qualifies as a light hiking boot—but don't think that means they're not durable. This is the boot I used to hike and (more)
July 16, 2008
La Sportiva Trango S EVO
La Sportiva's Trango S EVO GTX Alpine Mountaineering boot delivers a mighty punch of versatility and performance. What truly makes the Trango S EVO special, however, is its (more)
July 16, 2008
Whitney Fish Hatchery Destroyed
Sounds like it was a wild weekend in the Whitney Portal region, with heavy storms closing the portal road (due to mudslides) and even Highway 395 (which remains closed at (more)
July 11, 2008
Teeth of Steel: Sabretooth Crampon
Black Diamond calls the Sabretooth their most versatile crampon, suitable for travel from Denali to Ouray and everywhere in between. The Sabretooth is an aggressive 12-point (more)
July 11, 2008
Lone Pine Peak: Another Look
When I skied Lone Pine Peak's East Couloir this spring, I forgot to photograph LPP's northeast face in its entirety. Here's a recent shot of the line from Highway 395 near (more)
July 10, 2008
Axes I Have Known: BD Venom
Every now and then a piece of gear comes along that changes the paradigm. Such is the case with Black Diamond's Venom ice axe. The Venom directly addresses the dilemma of having (more)
July 7, 2008
North Palisade: the U-Notch Couloir
What an absolutely amazing adventure this was! North Palisade offers the gamut of high alpine mountaineering challenges, from glacier travel to ice climbing to technical rock, (more)
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