Gifts for Outdoor Enthusiasts
Buying gifts for outdoor enthusiasts is easy with some guidance. Here’s a list of goodies for the campers, climbers, fishermen, hikers, kayakers, or birdwatchers in your life.
Climbing Wall Gym Gear You Need
The basic climbing gym gear consists of a pair of climbing shoes, a reliable harness, a chalk bag filled with chalk or a chalk sock, and some accessory carabiners.
Mountaineering Boot Grades Quick Guide
Mountaineering boot grades can be tricky. This quick guide will help you better understand which boots should and can be used for certain activities, such as alpinism, mountain walking and mountaineering.
How to Cope With Missing Climbing During COVID-19
Knowing how to cope with missing climbing during COVID-19, can both get you ready for future adventures and keep you sane. Consider also supporting your local gym during this time.
Make Your Hike More Interesting With Metal Detecting
If you’re like many people right now, going hiking is your source of freedom and liberty from self-isolation. Combining your hike with metal detecting could offer you some extra excitement and you may find a thing or two.
Things You Can Do During Self-Isolation
Here’s a compilation of things you can do during self-isolation and social distancing to keep you busy, productive and entertained.
6 Outdoor Things to Do First When Self-Isolation is Over
When social distancing and self-isolation practices are over, make it a goal to tackle some of your outdoor goals. Take that road trip, get certified in an outdoor field, learn a new skill.
How to Ride Your First PNW Volcano
If you’re looking to ride your first PNW volcano, there’s more to it than just having the will to do it. The right gear, training, prep and knowledge are key to getting out there safely for some incredible experiences.
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Advisories, Prevention, Resources
As outdoor enthusiasts, most climbers, mountaineers and like-minded people tend to travel significantly. As cases for the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) increase, it’s important to understand how this virus spreads and what you can do to prevent contracting it and safeguarding against its continued spread.
Coronavirus nCoV began creating some levels of panic around the world in early January. It’s important to understand this specific disease in order to safeguard against it during traveling and regular day-to-day living. Here’s everything you need to know about coronavirus nCoV, now known as COVID 2019.
The 7 Principles Of Leave No Trace
As we begin slowly venturing out, it’s important to remember the seven principles of Leave No Trace. Read them, remember them, follow them and help protect our lands and wildlife.
Denali & Forkaer 2020 Climbing Permit Refunds
Due to COVID-19, the National Parks Service has canceled the 2020 Denali and Mount Foraker climbing seasons. Registered mountaineers are eligible for full refunds.
Sunday Stories to Catch Up On
Every Sunday, we’ll send off a list of stories and articles from Base Camp Magazine for you to catch up on while you have brunch, relax on the couch or just take a break. Here are your Sunday Stories for today.
Sunday Stories to Catch Up On
Every Sunday, we’ll send off a list of stories and articles from Base Camp Magazine for you to catch up on while you have brunch, relax on the couch or just take a break. Here are your Sunday Stories for today.
General Hiking Safety Tips for Everyone
These general hiking safety tips will help hikers travel safely and be able to enjoy the sights more efficiently. This article covers how to plan your trip and what to bring.
Sunday Stories to Catch Up On
Every Sunday, we’ll send off a list of stories and articles from Base Camp Magazine for you to catch up on while you have brunch, relax on the couch or just take a break. Here are your Sunday Stories for today.
Nepal Closes Mount Everest Amid COVID-19 Concerns
Amid growing concerns regarding COVID-19, Nepal has decided to shut down access to Mount Everest and to the rest of its Himalayan Mountains. As of 13 March 2020, the spring climbing season in Nepal is closed.
Downloadable Essential Mountaineering Gear List
An essential mountaineering gear list is the first thing every mountaineer/climber should have before starting their journey.
A gear list also comes in handy for professional climbers starting from scratch after an emergency evac that holds their gear hostage on the mountain, or any number of reasons. Either way, here’s a downloadable Essential Mountaineering Gear List for you to keep.
Base Camp Magazine April-June 2020 Newsletter
Here’s the April-June 2020 Newsletter for upcoming content on Base Camp Magazine.
Visit us in April-June for these stories and more. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for updates.
Recommended Mountaineering Books for Beginners
These recommended mountaineering books for beginners comprise our collection of resources for those just starting out on their mountaineering adventures.
Denis Urubko Ends His Mountaineering Career
Denis Urubko is a stellar mountaineer and one of the most qualified candidates to succeed in a K2 Winter Ascent. His history attempting this feat on K2 goes back 17 years. Without a summit, he ends his mountaineering career in 2020.
Denis Urubko’s Broad Beak Evacuation
On 19 February, Denis Urubko reported the incredible story of his evacuation from Broad Peak. Translated and edited from his words in Russian, Urubko detailed his disbelief after being told a helicopter was on its way to pluck him off the mountain.
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How to Buy Climbing Gear on a Budget
Here’s an in-depth guide on how to buy climbing gear on a budget through outlets, discount stores, alternate market deals, gear rental shops and buying used gear.
Dispatch: Arrival at K2 Base Camp: Apricot Tours K2 Winter 2020
The Apricot Tours K2 Winter 2020 team crosses the Baltoro Glacier and Concordia and arrives at K2 Base Camp.
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