by cascademtnacnt | Jan 13, 2026 | Alpine
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...
by cascademtnacnt | Aug 12, 2025 | Alpine, Other
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...
by cascademtnacnt | May 4, 2023 | Alpine, Other
Leave No Trace in the Alpine By: Zack McGill If you’re reading this, you hopefully already know some basic Leave no Trace (LNT) principles. If not, check out the Leave No Trace website to get an overview of the seven principles. This resource is meant to expand...
by Zack McGill | Apr 24, 2023 | Alpine
How to Pack a Pack for Multi-Day Mountaineering Objectives By: Zack McGill Learning how to pack for multi-day mountaineering objectives can seem daunting at first, but have no fear! This resources walks you through a simple pack packing system to ensure you are dialed...
by Zack McGill | Nov 20, 2022 | Alpine, Other, Ski & Ride
WHITEOUT NAVIGATION By: Zack McGill If you’re into mountain sports, learning the basics of whiteout navigation is essential for off-trail travel in the mountains. This is especially true if you live in a place that has large expanses of above tree line, snow...
by Zack McGill | Nov 11, 2022 | Alpine, Other, Ski & Ride
Basic Backcountry Navigation By: Zack McGill I’m going to sound like an old curmudgeon saying this, but folks these days rely too heavily on technology to navigate in the backcountry. With “easy” access to technology, anyone can now turn their cell...
