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Fine Jade (5.11a) – Utah’s Best Sandstone Tower | North America’s Fifty Classic Climbs, Episode 1

With Mark & Janelle Smiley

Check out the first episode in 2015 from Mark & Janelle Smiley and EpicTV from Fine Jade, an absolute desert classic. Right on The Rectory in Moab’s Castle Valley, with fine views of Castleton Tower, and complemented by some of the finest sandstone cracks imaginable, it should be high on any trad climber’s list. See what this fantastic line in Utah’s high desert is all about!

As an epicenter for climbing, Moab's Castle Valley contains many classics, including Fine Jade (5.11a)
As an epicenter for climbing, Moab’s Castle Valley contains many classics, including Fine Jade (5.11a). Photo: Mark Smiley

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Feathered Friends Winter Sale | Dec 26 – Jan 5 Get decked out for winter during the Winter Sale at Feathered Friends. Drop by the Seattle store for the best selection on great deals on apparel and footwear from December 26th thru January 5th Savings abound on the top brands in outdoor footwear and apparel, … Continue reading Winter Sale is on at Feathered Friends!

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It isn't exactly easy climbing 8,000 meter peaks in winter... Simone taking a breather high on Shisha Pangma (8,013m). Hear from renowned Italian alpinist Simone Moro at Feathered Friends on December 3rd!
It isn’t exactly easy climbing 8,000 meter peaks in winter… Hear from renowned Italian alpinist Simone Moro (pictured taking a breather high on Shisha Pangma – 8,013m) at Feathered Friends on December 3rd!

Simone Moro and The Call of the Ice: Climbing 8,000-Meter Peaks in Winter

“Climbing 8000-meter peaks is one of the most physically difficult and mentally challenging endeavors that humans have ever attempted. Steep terrain. Hurricane-force winds. Subzero temperatures. Blinding snowstorms. Near impossibility of rescue. Constant discomfort…then there is Simone…he climbs these peaks in winter.” –Ed Viesturs

Renowned Italian aplinist Simone Moro will be at Feathered Friends for a special multimedia presentation and to celebrate the release of his new book The Call of the Ice: Climbing 8,000-Meter Peaks in Winter!

Don’t miss stories from the only person to summit three 8000 meter peaks during winter!

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Where: Feathered Friends
What: Simone Moro multimedia slideshow presented by Mountaineers Books and Feathered Friends
When: Wednesday, December 3rd
Time: Starts at 7:00pm
Cost: FREE! No tickets, but arrive early to claim a seat!
Bonus: Beverages | Q & A | Copies of Simone’s new book will be available plus book signings!

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Ibex Extravaganza at Feathered Friends Drop by Feathered Friends on November 20th and check out the best in wool apparel and accessories and receive 20% off ALL Ibex items – including special orders! Ibex representatives will also be on hand to show what makes Ibex special. For evening visits after 3pm, free refreshments will be … Continue reading Ibex Extravaganza at Feathered Friends – Nov 20

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The Calling with Barry Blanchard Join us at Feathered Friends November 3rd, 2014 for a special event with alpinist Barry Blanchard! One of North America’s top alpinists, Barry Blanchard will be reading excerpts and showing images from his new book The Calling: A Life Rocked by Mountains. Known for pushing the standards of highly technical, … Continue reading Barry Blanchard ‘The Calling’ Reading and Slideshow – Nov 3

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