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We came across this short article and thought it was a good read as we head into the climbing season.  The evaluation and goal setting piece is something that is applicable to just about any sport. http://eveningsends.com/climbing/spring-cleaning-create-better-climbing-habits/ 

Just a few snapshots of our adventures in La Grave, France.  Incorporating learning and adventure at one of the top bucket list destinations for skiers. https://www.flickr.com/photos/nastc/sets/72157644366372900/ 

Here’s Our Stance, What’s Yours? – By Gunner Wolf – Granite Chief, Truckee There are many ingredients to a properly fit ski boot. One of the most underrated and overlooked aspects are stance or balance which is both lateral canting and fore and aft balance. Being canted and balanced correctly not only improves your skiing experience but also helps your comfort level tremendously because you are now standing in the boot where the manufacture intended you to be, not pre-loading…

A chilling story of life and survival in the mountains.  A story that anyone who spends any time in the mountains should read, or even if you don’t spend time in the mountains but are constantly in the pursuit of pushing your limits.  When you interact with nature on such an extreme level or engage in activities that push your boundaries, the rewards are great but so are the risks.  Some people only feel alive when their mortality is challenged,…