September "The Tie In"
Pine Mountain Sports Slideshow
On August 23rd, Mountain Link Senior Guides Mike Lindaas and JJ Justman presented their Everest Multi-media show in Bend, Oregon. Over 100 adventure enthusiasts were on hand for the show and as usual Pine Mountain did it in style. Deschutes Brewery contributed refreshments among a smorgasbord of food.
Pine Mountain Sports, Bend's premier outdoor store signed Mountain Link to a three part slideshow series. Mountain Link's Everest slideshow is truly unique in that it does not just show breathtaking photos of the World's highest mountain. The multi-media show has captivated audiences with rare, never before seen video from the top of the World.
If you are a school, corporation, outdoor store or mountaineering club and would like to benefit from the power of adventure through a Mountain Link slideshow please contact info@mountain-link.com
Climbing Shasta for a Cause
This August climbers for the foundation for diabetes, Kiss The Sky ventured to 14,162 foot Mount Shasta. Mid to late August boasts fantastic climbing conditions on one of United States' most beautiful alpine peaks.
To learn more about Kiss The Sky, click here
Tech Tip for the Month: Rope Travel Part One
Climbing glaciers can be very dangerous. There are crevasses, sometimes steep, icy terrain, areas with rockfall and icefall. To ensure safety, mountaineers climb together connected to a rope. Rope travel is very important for mountaineers. Climbers must understand principles such as:
- Rope Management
- Utilizing the rope for communication
- Proper rope interval
- What side (uphill or downhill) is the rope generally on
- How to make corners properly
The best way to learn and perfect your rope travel is by getting out on glaciated terrain and climbing. However, if you haven't been out in awhile or not at all for that matter, you still can learn the fundamentals of rope travel.
Stay tuned to Mountain Link's website for continual video lessons in mountaineering from the World's most Notorious Mountain Guides. This Winter we will be bringing you lessons on Camp Selection and Building to prepare you for your up-coming climb on Denali.
Robert Link Leading Expedition on Denali
Veteran of 17 Denali Expeditions, Robert Link will once again be leading a climb on North America's highest peak. If you have ever had thoughts of climbing Denali in Alaska, now is your chance to climb it in ultimate style.
The expedition begins May 1st - 22nd. For more information contact Robert Link at rlink@mountain-link.com
Click here for more information on this Expedition.
Adventures You Don't Want To Miss
Mexico: November 5 - 11 Orizaba Xpress or November 12 - 21 Ixta & Orizaba
Ecuador: November 8 -19 Mountaineering Seminar or November 30 - December 10 Crowns of the Incan Empire
