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Climbing/Mountaineering

Learn the rock climbing and mountaineering skills you’ll need to ascend technical routes in the mountains during any season.

How to Safely Summit Rainier Without a Guide

Taking your first unguided step onto a big mountain is a leap of faith. Backpacker editor (and retired guide) Shannon Davis tells you how to do it right.