The Latest from Rich's Blog
Standoff with the Montana Freemen
On March 25, 1996, an 81-day standoff began between FBI agents and an anti-government group known as the Montana Freemen. The standoff continued until the last members of the Freemen surrendered on June... Read More
Thierry Achmetoff
I only met Thierry in person once. He attended a rendezvous in Arizona with his girlfriend, Enrica and my friend, Koen. He didn’t speak any English and I didn’t speak any French, but... Read More
Fun with Friction
When you have a cool toy like the Rock Exotica Enforcer load cell, you just gotta find some fun ways to play with it. How about measuring how load on an anchor changes... Read More
My Doppelganger?
Several years ago I was training canyon guides in Costa Rica. During one of several canyon descents I met a travel writer who was working on a story. Early in the day he... Read More
Featured Gear
Totem CRT
The Totem — on steroids! The Totem CRT has all the features and capabilities of the original Totem and then some. We added “wings” that can be used to add friction, redirect braking position and for easy lock-off. The three … Read More
8mm VT Prusik, Black
Designed by Rich Carlson and manufactured by BlueWater Ropes, the VT Prusik features a super tough, heat resistant Technora aramid sheath over durable nylon core strands. The core in this kernmantle design keeps the VT from flattening and binding up. … Read More
