The Climb High Blog

Ahhh, Mont Blanc, home to some of the best climbing in the world, and esthetically pleasing to the eyes as well. Pictured below if the Kuffner Ridge on Mont Blanc

1st ascent was done by Mortiz von Kuffner and Alexander Burgener, Josef Furrer and a porter on July 2nd through the 4th in 1887.
The 1st solo ascent was [...]

I have a few harnesses in the climbing closet but most of the time I find myself using Petzl's Corax harness. It is not Petzl's most well-known or popular harness but that's not why I use it. It find myself in the Corax more than any other harness because it is a harness I can [...]

Its well known that a climber's diet is a very delicate balance of beer and more beer. But when you start to feel your energy tank and your stomach grumble, make sure to reach for ANYTHING ELSE besides these items while you attempt to refuel for your next burn.

1. Canned Shrimp - must be rinsed [...]

BPA, a chemical found in some plastics like the old water bottle you might bring with you camping, biking, or hiking, has been further linked to health concerns. "A new study on BPA suggests a strong link between exposure to the plastic additive and breast cancer." The plastic additive has already been banned in some containers in [...]

Trango Nameless Tower stands 6,239 meters tall, reminiscent of towering New York City skyscrapers. First climbed by British climbing legend Joe Brown, and partners Mo Anthoine, Martin Boysen, and Malcolm Howells in 1976 -- no cams, just pitons and stoppers and aiding equipment. These gents weren't the only legendary climbers to set foot its base. Kurt Albert and Wolfgang Gullich [...]