I just returned from yet another satisfying trip to Smith Rock State Park. This time however,  instead of setting my sights on working through the grades of this unique area, I assumed the role of a client to assist a fellow guide preparing for his Rock Guide Course wi...

You hear it all the time. "Fast and light, "light and fast" or "going light." For most, this idea can be nothing more than hope as you find yourself lugging your gear to your intended high camp, your packing weighing you down and biting into your shoulders as  you cont...