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Wolves have been de-listed as an endangered species and wolf eradication will soon start in Idaho, Wyoming, and Montana.
 
Tech Tips
Sling-on-Sling Connections
When confronted with the choices of connecting two slings together: girth-hitch, strop-hitch, or carabiner- which is the best choice and when?
 
What's the force on your anchor?
The three ways to load an anchor
 
How's your Abalakov?
The strongest ice anchor is also the simplest
 
Alpine Anchors Part II
Piton and ice anchors for the alpine realm
 
Is your anchor solid?
Building a rappel anchor that will take the weight
 
A Mixed Climbing Rack
An example of an alpine mixed climbing rack
 
A History of "Clean Protection"
The Origin of Design in Camming Devices
 
Route Grading Systems
A comparison chart of worldwide climbing grades 
 
What's on your rock rack?
An example of a simple but comprehensive rock rack
 
Trad Rock Anchor Refinement
Techniques to maximize anchor strength
 
Five rappelling techniques you should know
Do you know how to get down?
 
Ropes Don't Break
British Mountaineering Council Report
 
Report on Girth-Hitched Slings
Report on the Breaking of a Girth-Hitched Sling, by Mammut Sports Group.
 
Placing Better Protection
Maximizing the strength of lead protection
 
Partner Vertical Rescue
Dealing with a sticky situation
 
Rappelling Essentials
How to get down in one piece
 
Alpine Anchors Part I
The art of anchoring in the alpine environment
 
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