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When Falling Is Not An Option

by Luke Cudney

This is serious business, because you can be seriously dead.” —John Bachar

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Gear Up! Bouldering

by Josh Rhea

Our new Gear Up! series of articles gives you the beta to jump into a new sport each month: every piece of gear, and enough knowledge to keep you (hopefully) from getting maimed or killed. Virtually unknown as recently as five years ago, bouldering has exploded across climbing communities worldwide. It's one of today's most accessible, fun, and social adventure sports.

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Employee Gear Closet: Meagan Scriven

by Andy Anderson

Native Utahn and Backcountry.com Assistant ODAT buyer Meagan Scriven climbs the cliffs, hikes the trails, and paddles the rivers of her beloved home state. Check out a selection of some of her favorite pieces of gear for the beehive state backcountry.