Backcountry Snow
Skinning efficiently: the technique that saves hours
Uphill travel on skis rewards technique far more than fitness. Two people of equal fitness can differ by a factor of two in how tired they are at the top.
Topic
efficiency
Every Extreme Sports Adventures article tagged efficiency — 3 pieces across 3 sections.
Climbing
Multi-pitch efficiency: speed is a safety system
On a long route, the thing most likely to hurt you is not the climbing. It is being on the wall at six in the evening when you expected to be down by two.
Gear & Kit
Packing a bag that carries well
Two packs with identical contents and identical weight can feel entirely different on a long day. The difference is where things sit and how the load transfers.