ZaK

Born and raised in Northern Vermont, Zak's parents were hardcore adventurers, and the appearance of a child in their lives did not slow them down much. Each summer, they would toss him and an assortment of gear in the truck and gun it for the American West. After his first year at college, Zak applied for a job in Yosemite National Park, and for the next decade, he worked seasonally in Yosemite and on the Sierra Eastside, doing whatever he could to be close to those mountains. Currently, Zak lives on the north shore of Lake Tahoe, piecing together a living as a climbing guide, bartender and writer.

Is Alex Honnold Still Alive?

Whether by choice or out of necessity, it is encouraging to see the change in the way Honnold regards rock climbing. For many years, it...

Sport Climbing Anchors

Sport climbing crags obviously come in many different shapes and sizes. Common practice will often change with the climbing region and the type of anchor...

What To Wear Bouldering

Let’s just start of by saying, the ideal rock climbing outfit is whatever you feel comfortable in. No one is here to tell you what...

Sport Climbing Vs. Trad Climbing

In the sport of rock climbing, there is something for everybody. If what you’re after is easy access and maybe a little more of a...

Bouldering Vs. Rock Climbing

Bouldering began as something of an offshoot of free climbing. In the infamous Camp 4 in Yosemite Valley, strong climbers like John Bachar and Ron...

The Complete Guide to Buildering and Urban Climbing

Surprisingly, there have been very few deaths reported in the world of urban climbing. Perhaps this has something to do with there being fewer objective...