There are a lot of good reasons to get outside. So we asked a group of people what their's are:
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Whether its a friend, boyfriend, or wife; the outdoors can be so much better together. We asked adventure couples to share what makes adventuring together better, here's what they had...
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In Bishop, over the holiday break, I climbed with some cool new ladies and asked them how, in a sport where coming up short is a common experience, they handle...
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Don't have time to sit and read? Listen instead! http://www.takeholdlv.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/amberjaxon-audio.m4a Strength does not come from physical capacity, it comes from an indomitable will. -Mahatma Gandhi Amber Jaxon was born one...
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Born a New Yorker to a hard working mother, Melanie Winsor, Mel, was modeled one female archetype, strong and capable. She was raised by her mother with the addition of...
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ep·ic /ˈepik/ noun/adjective A work portraying heroic deeds and adventures, or covering an extended period of time. Valiant or grand in scale of character A climb, rendered difficult by a...
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My guess is that out in the world of climbing you’ve probably seen the brand ▴STΛTIC somewhere..
This week, I had the chance to sit down, over coffee, and hear the story of Arêt Basewear co-founder, Olivia Martens. We talked about how she discovered climbing as both...
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As humans, we hold an incredible capacity to adapt, both physically and emotionally. The ability to persevere through even the most wearing of circumstances is nothing short of awe inspiring....
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From the Cryptochild vault, check out this stellar short of the rad Martina Mali putting down a beast of a problem out in the East Spur of Hueco Tanks.
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