For the final installment of our mountaineering photography series, we cover some added items to bring to base camp if you have some extra space and a few links for added reading.
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The Logistics of Mountaineering Photography: Part Three
Now we know the basics of what equipment to bring and how to carry it. Part three covers cleaning the camera in the wilderness and some accessories to make life a bit easier.
The Logistics of Mountaineering Photography: Part Two
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.
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.
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…
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…
Mountain Hardwear Xenon Stretch Gaiter
The Xenon Stretch Gaiter is Mountain Hardwear’s answer to the venerable OR Expedition Crocadile Gaiter. How do they compare? Read more to find out.