Chad Peele talks climbing on Red Rocks just outside of Vegas.

Chad Peele shares his winter cross-training regimen for getting into optimal climbing-season shape.

By Chad Peele I believe that climbing should be fun, and what better way to have fun than visiting a climbing festival, meeting new people, and seeing new terrain! I recently attended the Southfork Ice Festival in Cody, WY.

By Chad Peele January is one of my favorite months, especially as an avid ice climber living in southwest Colorado. The sun is out, the snow is falling and the ice has formed some spectacular, “glassy” climbs.

For a second consecutive year, the First Ascent team—including guides Erik Leidecker, Zach Crist and Chad Peele—will be a sponsor at Ouray Ice Festival at Ouray, CO, Jan. 6-9, 2011.

By Chad Peele I celebrated my 37th birthday in Dingboche while on my way to guide Ama Dablam, and yes, I have several new gray hairs! This is my second trip to Nepal this year.

Last year, Eddie Bauer launched First Ascent in dramatic fashion, from the top of the world. This year, several members of the First Ascent family will return to Everest to attempt some amazing new firsts and we’ll be there to capture all the action.