First Ascenders

Beware of Cleaning!!

See below for an interesting read about the potentially harmful effects of certain cleaning agents on your climbing gear. I don't know if this completely excuses the stankiness coming from my gym bag but maybe...

Cleaning Chemicals a Danger to Equipment | Climbing Business Journal Black Diamond’s QC Lab recently posted a fascinating CSI-like investigation of a mysterious harness failure that highlights the risk of chemical contamination to climbing materials. In the article Kolin Powick, Black Diamond’s Director of Quality, describes how a harness that appeared normal had bec...

This is a great video on the AMGA Alpine Guide Certification. Graduates of this advanced certification are some of the most educated and dedicated professionals in the industry. First Ascenders are big proponents of using AMGA certified guides. Take a look! http://www.climbing.com/video/whats-it-take-to-pass-an-alpine-guide-exam/

What’s It Take to Pass an Alpine Guide Exam? | Climbing This promotional film explores all the steps necessary to pass the 10-day AMGA Alpine Guide Exam, a crucial step toward becoming an internationally ce

What an amazing display of creativity and talent from Danny MacAskill and the production team that put together this short film - you have to see it to believe it. And then you'll probably believe it even less.

When real meets unreal. So amazing! Click to watch video and post a comment

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