So, you're a 9-5 business man/woman, planning an alpine-style attempt on the Shining Wall of Gasherbrum IV this summer. While hitting up the climbing gym after work is probably beneficial, those round, plastic holds won't, by themselves, adequately prepare you for soloing M4+ at 7,600 meters... The solution for you is Wednesday Night Alpinism: Leave … Continue reading Wednesday Night Alpinism