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Ancient Art – The Coolest Top Out In Climbing? | North America’s Fifty Classic Climbs, Episode 2
WITH MARK & JANELLE SMILEY
Episode 2 is live! From perfect splitters, terrible weather, dicey double cornices, stellar granite, Mark and Janelle Smiley saw a lot of what climbing had to offer in 2014. Each climb has attributes that make them unique and special. One look at Ancient Art in Utah’s Fisher Towers and it’s abundantly clear what makes this climb a classic – it is remarkably aesthetic. It’s main corkscrew route to the tiny top is a climb that draws climbers from around the world.
Because of its sandstone composition, Ancient Art may very well be ancient history in the near future. Check out what makes this classic so special with Mark and Janelle Smiley, and get after it!
Ancient Art – The Coolest Top Out In Climbing? | North America’s Fifty Classic Climbs, Episode 2 WITH MARK & JANELLE SMILEY Episode 2 is live! From perfect splitters, terrible weather, dicey double cornices, stellar granite, Mark and Janelle Smiley saw a lot of what climbing had to offer in 2014. Each climb has attributes … Continue reading Ancient Art – One Aesthetic Climb | Episode 2
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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!
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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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!
Spread the word! Facebook Event
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!