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Mike Libecki: Climbing "In the Now"(Post)
Mike Libecki in Queen Maud Land, Antarctica on the first ascent of Bertha's Tower, named in honor of Libecki's Grandmother. Photo by Cory Richards For me climbing is the deepest med ...
Veterans Expeditions: Summer Missions in the PNW(Post)For the past three summers, Veterans Expeditions (VetEx) has run a Pacific Northwest climbing series where teams of veterans have tackled many of the classic climbs in the area includin ...
Press Release: Sterling Reunites with David Egan as Pacific Northwest Rep(Post)After more than 15 years, Sterling brings David Egan from Perpetual Motion NW back on board as Independent Rep for Pacific Northwest Region. Sterling Rope Company, Inc. has signed Pe ...
Top uses for Accessory Cord(Post)What are All the Wonderful Ways to Use Accessory Cord? If you love the outdoors, you know that having versatile and reliable gear can make all the difference. Sterling’s nylon ...
Introducing the FCX(Post)Self-rescue device puts control in your hands Our most advanced self-rescue device puts control in your hands — with superior descent modulation and over-pull protection. Click ...
The Infinity Round Project(Post)Rob Pizem Sterling Athlete Since bolting this climb in 2015, I have been struggling to open it up properly with a first free ascent. I was drawn to the climb because it splits a clea ...
Recommended Configurations for the Ultimate Positioning Lanyard(Post)Our Ultimate Positioning Lanyard was developed in conjunction with NATS and is made from ultra-strong Technora® material with multiple attachments for secure positioning in a variet ...
Retirement Guidelines for the HollowBlock 2(Post)The HollowBlock2 is specifically designed to be used as a Friction Hitch on one or two life-safety ropes, as a backup to the safety system. It should NEVER be used as the sole or prima ...
Without Further Belay: Rumney Rehab(Post)Mike Morin North East Director of the Access Fund Rattlesnake Mountain in central New England is world-renowned for some of the best climbing in the states. But with increased visito ...
A Trip of A Lifetime: Antarctica(Post)Every fall, Ice Axe Expeditions runs their Antarctica Ski Cruise bringing approximately 25 guides from around the world together with their guests to experience one of the most unique s ...
Training Report: NFPA Operations Level Rescue Training(Post)Overview – This training was held for Sterling staff with the purpose of familiarizing all in attendance with the standards, practices, tools, regulations, and lingo of rescue per ...
Who's Coming to Get You?(Post)Matt Wentzell Hit the SOS button, who's coming to get you? Matt Wentzell We’ve all been there, or perhaps know someone who has: climbing in a remote location and the weathe ...
Few Things Stop Olivia Hsu. Including Pregnancy.(Post)Olivia Hsu, climbing 22 weeks pregnant, Cannibal Crag, Las Vegas, NV, Aero 9.2 mm. Photo: Botsy Phillips An elite-level climber, Olivia Hsu compares herself to her favorite Sterling ...
Arbor Day Foundation Recap 2021(Post)In partnering with the Arbor Day Foundation, we helped plant nearly 665,000 trees in an important ecosystem devastated by Hurricane Michael. This year marked a huge achievement for V ...
Mark Smiley Updates Anchors at Grand Teton(Post)Mount Moran view from Oxbow Bend beside Snake River Grand Teton, Wyoming "The Grand Teton is in my backyard. I love climbing and skiing this mountain and it was killing me to see al ...
Use of a Keeper on the Chain Reactor is Not Recommended(Post)Many brands and styles of quickdraws (from the rock climbing world) on the market today come with rubber or elastic doodads (keepers) that keep the carabiners oriented properly. People ...
Projecting a Trad Climb(Post)Amity climbing Tainted Love Photography by Rachel Ross Projecting a trad climb can be an extremely fun, rewarding, and engaging process, but it can also seem more intimidating than pro ...
25 Years, 25 Partners. Profile #3: Kyle McCabe(Post)Kyle McCabe Owner of Northern Arboriculture In honor of Sterling’s 25 years of making the world’s finest rope and cord, we are celebrating our partners who have helped u ...
Gear Review: The Chain Reactor(Post)Personal Anchor Systems (PAS) replaced Daisy Chains years ago as superior solutions for anchoring yourself while cleaning anchors at the top of sport routes, setting up TR’s, rapp ...
Andy Cutler: Big Goals(Post)Climb: Pure Imagination (Red River Gorge) @acutclimbing Photos by: Dylan Connole @dconnole8 "Set a Goal so big that you can't achieve it until you grow into the person who can." Th ...
The Inaugural Rescue From Trees Program Training Recap(Post)Last month, we supported the first Rescue from Trees program, hosted by the Summit Township Fire Department in Jackson, Michigan. Sixteen firefighters, representing both career and volu ...
Seven Walls in Seven Days(Post)So, the plan was pretty simple. Climb the 7 main big walls in Yosemite in 7 days. El Cap Leaning Tower Mt Watkins Washington Column Half Dome Liberty Cap El Cap Spire It&rsquo ...
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