Part two of our photography series continues where the previous article left off. Now that we have an idea of the two main components involved with mountaineering photography we cover how to carry all this gear so it’s in easy reach.
Monthly Archives: March 2009
The Logistics of Mountaineering Photography: Part One
While there are many books on how to take better photos, there are none (that I can find) covering the needs of a mountaineer. The closest book on the subject is “Guide to Climbing Photography” by Jeff Achey. It is a good resource for the minimalist way to climb rock with an SLR, but doesn’t cover mountaineering specifically. With this in mind, I thought I’d share a few of my thoughts on the subject.
Dress Fleeces
The joke I’ve heard around the Seattle area is that when a Seattleite goes out to a fancy dinner, they put on their dress fleece. Looking through my closet you can find a couple fleeces that could be considered ‘dress fleeces’. These are the fleeces I use on a daily basis when not hiking. They’re…
REI’s Flagship Store
If you ever find yourself in Seattle area, we definitely recommend stopping by REI’s flagship store in downtown Seattle. Just blocks from downtown’s skyscrapers is a little oasis for the outdoors-oriented person. The forested court surrounds you as you climb the stairs to the entrance, and as you walk through the doors, the amount of space and gear available is overwhelming.
You can find all sorts of gear for just about any outdoor sport: tents, sleeping bags, backpacks, maps, ski and snowboard equipment, kayaks, bicycles, and even gear for your dog.
Asolo Discovery Hiking Boot for Women
Since 1975, Asolo has been making technical mountaineering boots (and is what they are most known for), but today they have branched out and have a wide range of hiking, backpacking and expedition footwear available. In need of a new pair of new pair of high cut hiking boots, I decided to give the Asolo Discovery hiking boot a chance. Read more for the review.
Energy Drinks: Part One
We all know that hydration is crucial when you are exerting yourself for long periods of time, but there are so many energy and electrolyte mixes on the market today to choose from. What are your choices and how do they stack up? We did the work for you, and in this two-part series, we’ll review some of the energy and hydration mixes available today and let you know what we thought.
Cool new product of the day: Squishy Bowls
We ran into these bowls the other day and thought they were perfect for backpacking. The bowls are made of food grade silicone and thus are heat proof and can be shoved pretty much anywhere in your backpack. Cleaning involves turning the bowls inside out and washing them off. At $15.95 for a set, they’re…
Review: Arc’Teryx Beta AR
Ah Arc’Teryx, the Vancouver, BC based company that makes some of the most expensive jackets on the planet. With the price of the Alpha SV recently going over $600 US, you wouldn’t be out of line asking exactly what you get for that much money. Despite the costs, Arc’Teryx is famous for making some of…
Performance Nutrition: what to eat during hard exercise
Confused by all the energy bars, gels, powders, and chews out there? Want to know what to eat to best replenish your body during exercise? Read more for the answer.
The Best Mountaineering Books
Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills Freedom of the Hills (FOTH) has become what you could call the mountaineering bible. FOTH includes information on just about every type of climbing one could do, and will give you a good basic overview of how mountaineering is done. That said, the style of mountaineering taught in FOTH…