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THE MSR ORIGIN STORY

MSR began in 1969 as a newsletter committed to improving mountaineering safety. Our founder, Larry Penberthy, was an engineer, professional inventor and lifelong mountaineer who dedicated himself to making the backcountry safer.

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  • BAFFIN ISLAND EXPLORATION

    Baffin Island is the world's fifth-largest island. It lies mostly north of the Arctic Circle in Canada’s Arctic Archipelago. It is absolutely wild, perched on the fringes of our global, Westernized society. Baffin Island is the indigenous land of the Inuit, who have lived and thrived there for thousands of years.

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  • THE NORTH POLE

    Eric is a veteran to extreme expeditions. In 2010, he became the first person in history to complete expeditions to the South Pole, North Pole and summit of Everest in a 365-day period. In 2006, he completed the first-ever summer expedition to the North Pole. He’s making this expedition for reasons beyond setting the record.

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  • BIKEPACKING DEATH VALLEY

    Something about bikepacking Death Valley drew us in—maybe it was the iconic sand dunes, the deep canyons, salty-dry basins, or moving rocks, but more likely it was just the empty space and lack of cell service. What better way to get away from it all than to hammer pedals for a week in the middle of the largest National Park in the country?

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  • CLIMBING AN ABANDONED ISLAND

    The atoll is shaped for climbing, with 80 m high cliffs around its perimeter. The only way to get there is by boat, a day of sailing from Tahiti when the sea is fair, or longer and wilder when it’s not (which is what we got). In the 60s, some 3,000 people lived on the island, working in a mine… all since abandoned to rust and decay.

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ALL REPORTS FROM THE TRAIL

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Fall Mecca: 10 Tips for Climbing Indian Creek like a Local

Fall Mecca: 10 Tips for Climbing Indian Creek l...

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Before you head to this classic zone, make sure you bring the proper gear and etiquette.

Fall Mecca: 10 Tips for Climbing Indian Creek l...

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Before you head to this classic zone, make sure you bring the proper gear and etiquette.

What it takes to climb a 21,000 ft. Himalayan peak

What it takes to climb a 21,000 ft. Himalayan peak

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A first ascent attempt on India’s Chiling II, and the gear required.

What it takes to climb a 21,000 ft. Himalayan peak

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A first ascent attempt on India’s Chiling II, and the gear required.

Steph Davis Answers: “What Are Your Top Winter Bouldering Spots?”

Steph Davis Answers: “What Are Your Top Winter ...

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When the gym just doesn't cut it any more, pack up and go.

Steph Davis Answers: “What Are Your Top Winter ...

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When the gym just doesn't cut it any more, pack up and go.

The Ultimate Road Trip: Seattle to Patagonia

The Ultimate Road Trip: Seattle to Patagonia

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Brothers Carson and Austin Bowlin drove from Seattle to Chile, climbing, skiing and surfing along the way.

The Ultimate Road Trip: Seattle to Patagonia

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Brothers Carson and Austin Bowlin drove from Seattle to Chile, climbing, skiing and surfing along the way.

Immaculate Vertical Jungle Mayhem

Immaculate Vertical Jungle Mayhem

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Nat. Geo. Adventurer Mike Libecki battles rain and jungle chaos to pioneer this first ascent on the Marquesas Islands, north of Tahiti.

Immaculate Vertical Jungle Mayhem

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Nat. Geo. Adventurer Mike Libecki battles rain and jungle chaos to pioneer this first ascent on the Marquesas Islands, north of Tahiti.

Climbing the Avellano Towers of Patagonia

Climbing the Avellano Towers of Patagonia

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The Avellano Range in Patagonia is still wild and raw, far from the development and climbers of the popular tourist town Chalten.

Climbing the Avellano Towers of Patagonia

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The Avellano Range in Patagonia is still wild and raw, far from the development and climbers of the popular tourist town Chalten.