Stephen Koch

Well it’s the cold and dark time of year again. Time for ice to form and time to climb the ice. Below is a short video about what I carry in my pack for a day of ice climbing. Enjoy! Recommend on Facebook Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post

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In this short video I demonstrate and explain the “Burpee,” a wonderful all around exercise that requires only one thing, YOU! No props, no weights, bands, benches, balls or anything else to give you an excuse to not do them! Simple. All you need is a little encouragement and belief that you will be more loved if you do these. You will! You will love yourself for doing this wonderful all around exercise! The Burpee works your legs, core, shoulders, back, chest and face, hands (clapping), and face (from the inner joy that will emit from your being through your smile because you accomplished something that will benefit you greatly!).

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Greg Hill is going for 2 Million Vertical feet of skinning and skiing this year. Greg, a Canadian ski mountaineer, is well on his way to his goal with over 1,600,000′ skied this year! Massive goal! Massive Respect! In this short video Greg explains how he fuels himself, sometimes for 15 10K vertical days in [...]

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How to clean your Camelbak / Hydration Pack.

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Below is an email I received from someone asking me about how I dealt with my forced inactivity after my Mount Owen Avalanche Event. My response is below V’s email… Hi Stephen, Thanks for keeping your blog, its a good diversion from my current horizontal life. I am writing to ask you about your experience [...]

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While most visitors to Jackson Hole do not suffer any medical problems from their visit to our high altitude, I hope the following information will help you have a safer and more enjoyable vacation to Jackson Hole. ALTITUDE EFFECTS ON PRE-EXISTING MEDICAL PROBLEMS The reduced amount of oxygen at altitude may have adverse effects on [...]

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Today, June 7th, is one of the most important in the entire Tibetan Buddhist calendar. This whole lunar month is called Saka Dawa.  It is the special month in which the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana all occur. In particular, the full moon day, or 15th day (June 7th), marks one of the holiest days in [...]

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In this video I demonstrate and explain how I sharpen an ice axe pick. Recommend on Facebook Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post

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26Tips for More Efficient (and safer) Climbing: Leave earlier than you think you need to. Pick fast partners and go climbing with various partners who are better (technically, mentally stronger, physically stronger) than you so you can learn from them. Go light. Leave the bivouac sack and bag/s behind and commit. Obvious consequences apply. Use [...]

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