Emma Veidt

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7 hours agoHow to Equalise Trad Anchors With A Rope That Are Out Of Reach (Part 2)How to Equalise Trad Anchors With A Rope That Are Out Of Reach (Part 2) . We're back with Adrian Nelhams, a British Mountain Guide based out of the Lake District for a 2 part video on how to equalise trad anchors with a rope when you are out of reach of the actual anchor . To watch the full video of this head to the EpicTV Climbing Daily Channel... .

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4 hours agoPrince Louis teases Prince George by copying behaviour at VE Day paradePrince Louis was caught on camera impersonating his older brother, Prince George, during the VE Day anniversary commemorations on Monday, 5 May. While watching the parade outside Buckingham Palace in central London, the seven-year-old, who was sitting next to Prince William, was filmed mimicking George’s hair flick.

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Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. Ready to take your hiking beyond the dirt trail? For technical snow and ice travel on tall peaks, lingering snow on high passes, or glacier travel, an ice axe is a crucial piece of gear. Ice axes serve numerous purposes, from providing stability on snowy ascents to arresting a slide in the case of a fall.

2 weeks ago | backpacker.com | Emma Veidt

Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. Need more bear stories? Starting on May 14, Backpacker will be partnering with Tooth and Claw podcast to bring you Bear Month, a four-week celebration of the trail's most awesome omnivores. Stay tuned to our site and social media for more. When hikers make it into town, there's only one thing on their mind: Finding a sweet treat. Apparently bears aren't too different.

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20 hours ago5 Big Regrets From My Appalachian Trail Thru-HikeWhen you've been dreaming about a thru-hike for years, it's natural to hope that you'll walk away from the journey with no regrets. But the honest truth is... no one is perfect, and you often have to learn the hard way.