MSU activities board finalizes U-Fest events
New and returning MSU students might find themselves climbing up a wall or pigging out on free food samples upon their return to the university before the start of the fall semester. Officials at MSU’s University Activities Board, or UAB, have spent much of the summer securing sponsorships and planning activities for its 30th annual U-Fest, which is scheduled to be held from 7-11 p.m. Aug. 30 at …
Rappelling requires using a figure-8 and a locking carabiner for a secure point of anchor, and it is best to rappel with a partner so each can inspect the other’s ropes and harnesses before leaning back. Understand the basic principles of rappelling with helpful advice from an experienced climber in this free video on rock climbing. Expert: Jeff Dopp Bio: Jeff Dopp has been climbing since 1980 and has climbed all over the country. Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge
Product Description 114057 Features: Edge and smear with plenty of grip in the Trax high-friction rubber outsoles Keep your feet dry and cool no matter the climb with a moisture-wicking, perforated synthetic upper that allows your feet to breathe on those long, tough routes Specifications: Weight per pair: 1 lb 06 oz Upper: synthetic Lined: no Sole: rubberSpecifications based on men’s size 9… More >>
Alta Peak a rewarding test for hikers
The word alta means “tall” or “high” in Spanish, so it’s easy to assume Alta Peak is aptly named. And while Alta Peak is indeed quite tall and high, one glimpse from its 11,204-foot summit proves there are dozens of peaks up and down the Sierra Nevada more alta than Alta.
Product Description 200373 Features: The unlined leather upper will stretch to give a perfect, molded fit Stealth C4 soles provide unmatched friction yet are hard enough to edge There are two pull-on loops making them easy to get in to A Velcroclosure makes them quick to get in and out of The soft, flexible midsole is designed to excel on plastic Specifications: Upper: Leather Lining: No Last: Slip lasted Outsole: Stealth C4 Resoleable: YesSpecifications based on size 6… More >>
Veer puts sustainable slant on high-rise living
Veer Towers gives Strip living a new lean. MGM Resort International’s 37-story parallelogram-shaped buildings recently debuted at the $8.5 billion CityCenter development that opened in December. It’s the 67-acre property’s only purely residential component.
Patagonia ambassadors Nico Favresse and Seán Villanueva spent four months in fall 2008 traveling western North America (the pair are from Belgium) with their climbing gear, a mandolin, a tin whistle and a penchant for hitchhiking. From Squamish to the Bugaboos to Yosemite to Indian Creek they did bold repeats, set new routes and played many a jam session along the way. For more multimedia stories from Patagonia, visit the Tin Shed: www.patagonia.com
Product Description No matter what type of route you feel like climbing this weekend, the Millet Women?s Hybrid Climbing Shoe sticks you to the rock like stink on a monkey. This women?s-specific shoe fits most foot types and includes padding in the tongue and collar for all-day comfort. The Extra Toe Pad gives you more strength in the toe for wedging into cracks, and a polypropylene internal structure supports your foot for multi-pitch climbs. The triple hook-and-loop closure ensures a… More >>
Learn how to care for and inspect runners and tricams as well as tips and techniques for maintaining climbing equipment in this free video clip. Expert: Paul Helwig Bio: Paul Helwig is an avid rock climber with over 7 years of rock climbing experience. Paul was taught rock climbing at an indoor rock climbing gymnasium in the winter of 2000. Filmmaker: David Cornman
