Articles by Ali Alami

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  Backpacking skills: How to pack a backpack

  September 09, 2009 by Ali Alami

  In this video Ali demonstrates how to pack a backpack for a multi day alpine climbing trip.  The same principles can be used for a long backpacking or hiking trip.  For more info on the outdoors visit http...

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  Mountaineering skills: How to self arrest

  September 09, 2009 by Ali Alami

  In this clip Ali shows the basics of stopping yourself with an ice axe or self arrest.   Self arrest is a key mountaineering skill and is used to arrest a fall.  For more info visit http://www.fitclimb...

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  How to pack for backpacking or mountaineering

  June 27, 2009 by Ali Alami

  Here's a video demo of how to pack a backpack for backpacking, mountaineering, or climbing.  You can view more articles, videos, and information at www.fitclimb.com Ali

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  Basic camping and climbing knots: Video

  June 27, 2009 by Ali Alami

  Here's a video of some basic climbing and camping knots.  You can view step by step stills and descriptions of each at www.fitclimb.com   Thanks, Ali

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  Mountaineering and hiking fitness

  June 27, 2009 by Ali Alami

  In this video I demo some basic excercises to get in shape for hiking or mountaineering.  You can view free fitness plans and more at www.fitclimb.com Ali Alami

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  10 tips for getting rescued in the wilderness

  June 27, 2009 by Ali Alami

  Calling for help or getting rescued in the wilderness is not something most of us want to do, but spend enough time outdoors and chances are you’ll experience some type of emergency. When it comes to using...