By Katie Rhodes There are many things we can do to prepare ourselves for a rigorous outing in the backcountry. […]
Unsupported Winter Bob Marshall Traverse
03.20.21 Katie Rhodes Bethany and I pull into the Garden parking lot just before 4:30am feeling eager, and flow down […]
Vivo Barefoot Tracker Hi FG: A Minimalist Winter Hiking Boot
KT’s Corner: Trail Review Edition By Katie Rhodes aka “Lady Logic” Disclaimer: It should be noted that terms like ‘barefoot’ […]
Cold Weather Outdoor Layering: Implementing an Effective System
“KT’s corner,” is a new and exciting category at The Climb, written by guest Author Katie Rhodes, outdoor enthusiast and […]
Favorites from the 46 Thru-hike
On September 17, 2020, Katie Rhodes and I completed an unsupported thru-hike of the 46 Adirondack High Peaks. To our […]
How to do the Bob Marshall Traverse
Are you an ultra mountain athlete looking for a challenge? Or a backpacker looking for a great multi-day trek? Something […]
I’ve Never Camped Alone
I recently read an opinion piece in Outside Online about camping alone and that everyone should try it at least […]
Badass Mountain Woman: Sara Roma Safari
On April 25, 2015, while Mount Everest shook from a 7.8 earthquake, Sara Safari clung to a ladder at 20,000 […]
Introducing a New ADK FKT: The Bob Marshall Traverse
This trip report/article first appeared in LOCALadk, Fall edition 2018. Fun fact: Adam and I set out to honor the […]
Strong Enough
I’m disappointed. I didn’t think I was strong enough. And more specifically, because I’m a woman. It was during a […]
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