Climbing

Common Sports Injuries & Tips for Recovery

You were out having the time of your life when suddenly your whole life changed. Maybe you fell, maybe you twisted something, but either way, you got hurt. We’ve all been there, but depending on the severity of the injury, you may be struggling with the recovery process. It can take weeks, or even...

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By Nancy Raven Kirk · 8 min read

Second Time's a Charm: Climbing Malchin Peak in Mongolia

Malchin Peak is one of the most popular non-technical climbs in the Altai Tavan Bogd National Park in Western Mongolia. Standing at 13,287 feet, Malchin Peak is one of five peaks in the Altai mountain range that can be climbed. During my extended time in Mongolia in 2020, I had the chance to visit...

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By KÜHL Contributor · 3 min read

Bushwhacking is a Lifestyle

If you have ever been anywhere with me, from the grocery store to the crag, you know that navigation is not my greatest talent. In fact, I could probably get lost in an empty room. So when my partner Al told me he had a crazy idea for taking on Idaho’s Sawtooth Mountains over our Labor Day weekend...

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By Sarah_S · 5 min read

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