Description
Behind the Blend
The Alpine Ascent Balm was born from the abrasive reality of the Sea-to-Sky corridor—where sharp granite and high-output mountain days eventually outpace the body’s ability to recover. Our intent was to move beyond simple hydration to create a necessary ritual for those who live on the sharp end, providing a structural “second skin” for exhausted hands. We designed this blend to signal the end of the “send” and the beginning of the repair, offering a recovery tool that is as resilient and focused as the climbers who use it.
Benefits
- Muscle & Joint Recovery (Hops, Marjoram & Rosemary): Infused with Hops, Marjoram, and Rosemary to ease the ache of “climber’s elbows” and tired calves. These warming botanicals and infused oils work together to soothe deep muscle tension and stimulate circulation for faster recovery after a long day on the sharp end.
- Granite-Worn Skin Repair (Chamomile & Calendula): Specifically formulated to repair “pink” fingertips and chalk-dried cuticles. The restorative power of Chamomile and Calendula accelerates skin regeneration, soothing the intense irritation caused by abrasive granite and drying chalk.
- High-Altitude Skin Soothe (Aster, Bee Balm & Lavender): We’ve included Aster, Bee Balm, and Lavender for their potent ability to calm skin inflammation and windburn. These hardy botanicals provide a protective, cooling layer that helps skin recover from sun, friction, and environmental stress.
- Anti-Inflammatory Hive Power (Frankincense, Honey & Propolis): We combine the ancient healing properties of Frankincense with raw honey and propolis-infused wax. These hive-derived nutrients create a breathable “second skin” that provides natural antimicrobial benefits while allowing damaged tissue to heal while you rest.
The Flight Path
Engineered for the friction and exposure of the high-wall, this balm is a climber’s primary tool for skin resilience and recovery. Use this guide to maintain your body as well as you maintain your gear.
- The Pre-Send Shield (Prevention): Apply a light layer to the backs of hands and knuckles before approaching the crag. This creates a breathable barrier against the drying effects of chalk and the abrasive “granite-rash” that occurs when jamming into cracks or navigating chimney starts.
- The Post-Crag Recovery (Skin Repair): The essential ritual after a day on the rock. Once you’ve washed off the chalk, massage the balm into worn finger pads and “flappers.” The concentrated botanicals help accelerate the recovery of thin, “pink” skin, supporting the tough calluses needed for your next project.
- The Exposure Guard (Face & Neck): Protect against the “belay-burn.” Apply to your face and neck to defend against the intense sun and wind exposure found on multi-pitch routes and high-exposure ledges where shade is a luxury.
- The Evening Mend (Muscle & Joint Soothe): The final step before bed. Massage the balm deeply into overworked forearms, tendons, and calves. The infusion of mountain botanicals works to soothe the dull ache of a heavy approach or a day of hard pulling, encouraging blood flow and relaxation as you rest for the next day’s send.
Directions
- Warm: Scrape a small amount of balm out with the back of your thumbnail. Rub it between your palms or fingertips to melt the dense beeswax into a silky oil.
- Repair (Hands): For “pink” tips or flappers, apply a generous layer directly to the affected skin before bed. This allows the balm to work as an overnight healing mask.
- Recover (Muscles): Massage firmly into sore forearms, elbows, or calves. The friction from the massage helps the botanical oils penetrate deeper into the muscle tissue.
- Protect: Apply a thin layer to cheeks or nose before a windy approach or a cold belay to create a physical barrier against windburn.
Ingredients
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter * , Olea Europaea Oil* [Infusion of Urtica Dioica (Nettle), Calendula Officinalis (Calendula), Chamomilla Recutita (Chamomile), Monarda Fistulosa (Bee Balm), Humulus Lupulus (Hops), Myrrhis Odorata (Sweet Cicely), Foeniculum Vulgare (Fennel)], Cera Alba (Beeswax), Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Origanum Majorana (Marjoram) Flower Oil, Boswellia Carterii (Frankincense) Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil. (*Certified Organic Ingredient)
Our Regenerative Promise
The Alpine Ascent Balm is our most concentrated formula, engineered to provide high-altitude protection and skin recovery. It embodies our mission to create products that are as resilient as the granite walls of the Stawamus Chief.
- The Botanical Infusion: We grow and harvest the medicinal flowers for this balm right here on our farm. This creates a sanctuary for local pollinators, ensuring they have diverse forage from the first spring bloom to the final autumn frost.
- Waterless & Ultra-Concentrated: One tin replaces several plastic tubes of lotion. By removing the water, we’ve created a potent, multi-use salve that fits in a pocket or chalk bag, significantly reducing the plastic waste that ends up in our mountain ecosystems.
- Tread Lightly Ingredients: Every wax and oil in this tin is 100% biodegradable and non-toxic. Whether you are applying it at a backcountry camp or a high-alpine ledge, you can be certain your ritual leaves no trace.
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