Cascadeclimbers.com is your resource for climbing in the Pacific Northwest, including climbing in Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia. Visit our message board to to buy or sell used gear, or find a climbing partner. Look through the Trip Report Index to find current conditions on ice climbing or alpine routes, get beta for rock climbing routes or crags, or find first ascent information. Find information on backcountry ski routes or conditions in our Freshies forum. Thanks for visiting!
Black Diamond Fusion and Petzl Nomic Comparison, and Ergo Review
We've just published our review of the Petzl Ergo ice tool as well as a comparison of the Petzl Ergo versus the Black Diamond Fusion ice tools. We have a few more tools we are finishing up reviewing from CAMP/Cassein and E-Climb. These were written by Dave Burdick who also wrote our excellent Introduction to Ice Climbing Article. Check em all out.
CC.COM GEAR SHOWCASE AND COLIN HALEY'S ARTICLE ON ALPINE MOUNTAINEERING
We have started a new gear showcase type blog were we hope to show off new gear provided by our sponsors and various gear manufacturers. You can check out the first post here, which showcases the Integral Designs Reflexion bivy. Look for more new gear here soon!
CascadesClimbers.com has growing list of articles designed to educate and inform you on the latest and most effective equipment for climbing and skiing. Check out the articles here:
Here is a list of some recent trip reports posted in the forums. Remember you can use the Trip Report Index to search the past 5 years of trip reports too.
Will Stanhope Slideshow Friday 5/4 BCGear Eugene: 5-4-2012
Posted By: bcgear Hello CC'ers! Come join us at Backcountry Gear in Eugene when we host Canadian hardman Will Stanhope on Friday May 4th. His tales of Yosemite desperates, Alpine free routes, and a Gritstone leg break are sure to please!
Will's show is sponsored by Oakshire Brewing, Arc'Teryx, and 5.10. A portion of the proceeds will benefit McKenzie River Trust! For details visit the Backcountry Gear Event's Page! read more »
