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Training For More Than Performance

Training For More Than Performance

Training for more than performance By Lyra Pierotti The word ‘Training’ has turned out to be more off-putting for many people than I could have imagined. Despite that, I’m calling this resource: Training for more than performance… or, what a thoughtful,...
Women’s Mountain Mentorship

Women’s Mountain Mentorship

BY: Katie Griffith Why is Mentorship Important in Climbing?  Have you ever been told to just “go find a mentor” to teach you how to climb? We know we have. For decades, climbing know-how has been passed down through informal, long-term relationships. Mentors are...
Repair Kits for Backpacking & Mountaineering

Repair Kits for Backpacking & Mountaineering

Repair Kits for Backpacking & MOUntaineering BY: ZACK MCGILL Gear, no matter how well you take care of it, will eventually wear out and break at some point. If a key piece of gear breaks while out on a multi-day trip outside, having the ability to repair that key...
What is a Cooperative?

What is a Cooperative?

One of the most common questions we get at Cascade Mountain Ascents (CMA) is what is a cooperative? Closely followed by how is CMA’s business structure different from other guide services?  In this post, we’ll answer both those questions by providing...
Snow Algae

Snow Algae

Snow Algae By Ellie Ryan Pink snow? Watermelon Snow? Snow Algae? Whatever you choose to call this microscopic organism, if you’ve spent time in the PNW alpine, you’ve likely stumbled across a bloom at one point or another. Snow algae blooms can be spotted throughout...

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