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spring skiing, anyone?

Big applause to our buddy Denis Urubko - he and a handful of Poles are looking to be the first to climb K2 in the winter.

Just look at this photo of him from today - you can tell he's well rested, balanced and having fun! :) Go team Poland!

K2 is the second highest peak in the world and the only 8000er without a winter ascent. For a good reason.

The Polish Expedition has now set up camp 2 at 7200 meters.

What comes to mind when you hear "SIBERIA"? - Surfing, of course! :)

SURF IN SIBERIA ARCTIC OCEAN 5 эпизод 5 «Арктический океан. Тундра» Фильм рассказывает о жизни российских серферов и о катании в условиях крайнего севера. Только единицы пробовали…

What's the right mindset if you want safe and fun climbs?

It is not about not making mistakes and bad decisions. It is about learning to develop the mindset in which you can observe and appreciate whatever comes. It is about learning to control your mind, not to be controlled by it.

The GOAL of climbing is the summit. But the ESSENCE of climbing is the experience.

Do you ever wonder what happens if you fall into your via ferrata lanyard?

Here's what a torn Mammut EAS looks like after a fall...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSUAYpq9LAg

Via Ferrata Accident -- Here's What a Torn Mammut EAS Looks Like After a Fall

Three of our groups are climbing Grossvenediger this weekend. Good luck, guys!

"That's where I wanna go this weekend..."

Shouldn't life be your favorite adventure?

Do you know the rules of safe via ferrata? Can you rescue a friend if they get in trouble?

Make sure your trips are fun and safe. Learn the basics:

https://climbbigmountains.com/blog/ferrata-practical-guide

Via Ferrata Practical Guide | Climb Big Mountains What’s awesome about via ferrata is that you can explore crazy routes and amazing views, on your own, in relative safety. You don’t need to be a badass climber to get to the top of the Dolomites or manage on vertical walls over Lago di Garda. How cool is that! But don’t be super-confident and head t...

Do you know what altitude sickness is? What can you do about it? Can you prevent it?

Check this overview for getting it straight quickly.

https://climbbigmountains.com/blog/with-mountain-sickness

What To Do With Mountain Sickness | Climb Big Mountains Do you know the feeling when you’ve been preparing for a summit for months and you think you’ve done everything, from reading days about the climb, through checking the temperature to picking the right equipment? And finally when you’re there, you’re knocked out by the simplest thing. High altitud...