
Returning to Training after Pregnancy: Foundation for a Strong Core
Core training after pregnancy demands patience and a back-to-the-fundamentals approach. This is because growing a baby changes your structure in…

Tapering for a Race or Event: What to Do and What Not to Do
You’re two weeks out from the main event—the race, the climb, the big adventure. You’ve been training for months, stressing…

Cold, Wet, and Loving the Adventure at the 2019 Bigfoot 200
It blends together a wee bit, the three days. I remember damp, dark forests, a sense of always being closed…

Anna Pfaff’s Expedition Packing List
I’ve gone on over 20 expeditions in my climbing life—to Pakistan, Nepal, Tibet, India, Antarctica, and all over South America.…

Onsight Climbing Tips
Climbing onsight, meaning leading a pitch or route with no prior knowledge of the details about protection or movements, is…

How to Locate a Belay When Ice Climbing
Alpinist Vince Anderson explains his thought process for locating and building a belay while ice climbing. The process is much…

Pacing Mistakes
Walking uphill as fast as possible at 12,000 feet my mind racing, no, shuffling, through thoughts of frustration–get it together…

How to Do Core: Scott’s Killer Core Routine
Developing core strength is important for all mountain athletes. A strong core will guard you against injury and will enable…

Training Outside the Box: The Power of Creativity
I’ve had an old, yellowed, hand-lettered sign posted in my gym for about 15 years. It reads, “If you train…