Willey’s SlideYesterday I went mountaineering for the first time with a class through Salt Pump. It was a lot of fun, I definitely learned a lot of…… Read more “My First Mountaineering Trip”
Category: Climbing
Rock Climbing, Getting Stronger
Those of you who have read my blog may know that I’ve only really been climbing since July. July 23rd was the day I learned how…… Read more “Rock Climbing, Getting Stronger”
Area Spotlight: Salt Pump Climbing Company
For all you climbers, or aspiring climbers, here’s a place you should definitely check out; Salt Pump Climbing Company on Haigis Parkway, in Scarborough! A beautiful facility,…… Read more “Area Spotlight: Salt Pump Climbing Company”
Tragedy in Nepal/Why Climb
Back in April there was the biggest disaster in Everest climbing history. 16 Climbing Sherpas died in an avalanche climbing through the Khumbu Icefall, one of the…… Read more “Tragedy in Nepal/Why Climb”
Kilimanjaro, barefoot?
I just found this amazing documentary on The Adventure Blog that a small group of climbers made about climbing Kilimanjaro, but it wasn’t a normal expedition. They climbed…… Read more “Kilimanjaro, barefoot?”
Climbing goals
The Seven SummitsFor those of you who don’t know, the Seven Summits refers to the highest mountain on each continent. They are:Mount Everest – 29,029′ (8,848m) -…… Read more “Climbing goals”
