Taunted by the Sun: An attempt on the North Face of the Ogre

Hunkered down in a snow storm, in his tent, at a base camp in Pakistan, Jesse Mease shares his story of a close-call he had on his attempt to climb the North Face of the Orge. This trip was supported by Edelweiss Ropes.

Singing Rock Guru Harness Featured In Climbing Magazine

When searching for the ideal climbing harness that caters to almost everything, Climbing Magazine canceled their search after finding the Singing Rock Guru harness.

In their September 2013 issue, they labeled the Singing Rock Guru as the “Awesome All-arounder.” They were impressed with its ability to fully adjust to “fit several body types and sizes with complete comfort.” One tester said that he hung in the Guru for over 30 minutes to take pictures and didn’t experience any pain. Climbing Magazine said that its “bargain basement price” of $50 is possibly the best part about the harness.

Keeping Things Light With The Cypher Mydas

Cheyne Lempe, notorious for always being on a big wall, shares his thoughts about the Cypher Mydas carabiner.

"For some, a climbing-equipment-weight-reduction obsession may seem slightly ridiculous on single-pitch climbs or shorter length routes.  However, I have learned from climbing first ascents in Patagonia and solo big-wall pushes in Yosemite that the energy spent carrying excess weight for an extended amount of time is significant. The weight that I save while using the Cypher Mydas wire gate carabiner allows me to push myself higher, harder, and faster.

The two main factors that I use when deciding which carabiners to use are weight and clip-a-bility. Weighing in at 24 grams with a strength rating of 23kn, the Mydas is one of the lightest carabiners on the market. The spring tension of the gate is easy to clip, yet is stiff enough to prevent an accidental opening of the gate. The overall size is just big enough so that you won't fumble with gloves on."

--Cheyne Lempe

Photos © Austin Siadak.
See more of his work at http://austinsiadak.blogspot.com/

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Meet The Beal USA Athletes

Beal, an industry-leading climbing rope manufacturer, has organized a collection of USA climbers to represent its brand in the states as well as abroad. This eclectic group consists of Aaron Mulkey, Anne Struble, Justin Wood, Jewell Lund, and Chris Thomas.

Edelweiss Toplight Featured In Climbing Magazine

The Edelweiss Toplight 10.2mm dynamic climbing rope was featured in the September 2013 issue of Climbing Magazine.

Edelweiss Athlete - Hayden Kennedy

Hayden Kennedy has done it all. From boulders, to bolts, to gear he likes it all. In fact, Kennedy spent his childhood exploring the mountain-west. As a young lad he found a nice balance between climbing, hiking, skiing, and kayaking. It wasn’t until he was 13 when his preference for outdoor sports got very lopsided...meaning that it went super-heavy on the climbing side.

Edelweiss Athlete - Kyle Dempster

Kyle Dempster is a rough and tough lad that was raised in Salt Lake City, UT. He comes from a family of outdoor and physically minded parents and siblings. Dempster started climbing rocks when he was 12 years old, after his cousin recruited him as his belay-slave at Pete’s Rock in the Wasatch Range.

Edelweiss Athlete - Cheyne Lempe

Cheyne Lempe is one of those hybrid climber-videographer fellows. Most of the time he has a harness on his waist and a camera in his pack to go climb the world. Other times he’s uploading a fresh new video to Vimeo while concocting a new climbing adventure in his head.

Edelweiss Athlete - Scott Adamson

Scott Adamson hails from Provo, UT where he keeps himself busy establishing high-end mixed-ice climbs in Provo Canyon, as well as delicately sewing up the cracks in the deserts of Southern Utah.

Beal Athlete - Justin Wood

Justin Wood has recently signed on as a Beal sponsored athlete. Be it with a crash pad or a rope, he's hitting the rock hard and making things happen.

Beal Athlete - Aaron Mulkey

Aaron Mulkey has signed on as a Beal sponsored athlete. His crazy addiction for adventure and first ascents allows him to keep things fresh and sketchy.