The Base Camp » Climbing http://www.thebasecamp.com Gear for the great outdoors. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:43:44 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Billings Base Camp Gets Climbing!! http://www.thebasecamp.com/2010/07/billings-base-camp-gets-climbing/ http://www.thebasecamp.com/2010/07/billings-base-camp-gets-climbing/#comments Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:39:18 +0000 Leah http://www.thebasecamp.com/?p=3740 Pat, Jeff and Don hit the Billings Rims this summer!

Who else has pictures? Send them our way here!

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A few of our Billings staff picked a beautiful day to do a comprehensive review of rappelling, top-roping, and general equipment information at Zimmerman Park on the Rimrocks in Billings.

Staff pictured include: Don, Pat, Jeff, Janet and Becca. Send us your climbing photos here!

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]]> http://www.thebasecamp.com/2010/04/billings-staff-gear-up-for-2010-climbing-season/feed/ 0 Featuring Central Montana Rock Guide Book http://www.thebasecamp.com/2009/11/climbs-near-you/ http://www.thebasecamp.com/2009/11/climbs-near-you/#comments Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:33:22 +0000 admin http://www.thebasecamp.com/?p=208 CMR_Cover Montana climbing legend Bill Dockins claims, "Per capita, the number of routes the Helena climbers are putting up makes the rest of us look like we are sleeping."

Indeed, the spectacular canyons of the Big Belt Mountains and along the Rocky Mountain Front contain the highest concentration of quality limestone in the state. Throw in the lovely granite spires of the Elk Horn mountains west of Helena and Central Montana presents of the finest cragging areas anywhere. There are year-round crags, free camping near every venue, and a crowded day means three other parties somewhere within earshot.

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Equipment:

[  ] Rope

[  ] Belay Device

[  ] Harness

[  ] Helmet

[  ] Climbing Shoes

[  ] Chalk

[  ] Chalk Bag

[  ] Pack

[  ] Carabiners

[  ] Anchor Webbing

[  ] Slings

[  ] Cams

[  ] Tri-cams

[  ] Stoppers

[  ] Nut Extractor

[  ] Central Montana Rock Guide

[  ] Map

[  ] Compass

[  ] Headlamp

[  ] First Aid Kit

]]> http://www.thebasecamp.com/2009/11/climbing-checklist/feed/ 0 BD Stainless Steel Cramp-on http://www.thebasecamp.com/2009/11/bd-stainless-steel-cramp-on/ http://www.thebasecamp.com/2009/11/bd-stainless-steel-cramp-on/#comments Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:19:10 +0000 admin http://www.thebasecamp.com/?p=146 BlackDiamond_horiz(web)

The Serac is a versatile 12-point crampon with a lightweight stainless steel design. BlkD Serac Crampon

  • Distinctive stainless steel construction is lightweight, durable, resists snow balling and won’t rust
  • Versatile horizontal frontpoints and more stable secondary points
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  • Pro version is for technical boots
  • Clip version is for boots without a front toe welt
  • Strap version is for use with trekking boots
  • Includes dual-density ABS

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