Camp Life
Season 2024/25. Part 10
Water fights for Lao New Year, learning the Lao language and climbing at Xe Bang Fai cave.
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WildLife
Flying Squirrel: Unexpected Encounters While Climbing
During the climbing season in Thakhek, climbers often encounter flying squirrels hiding in limestone cliffs before gliding into the jungle.
WildLife
Vine Snake - The Snake With the Meme Worthy Face
Of all the snakes around the camp, the Oriental Whip Snake, is the one you are most likely to encounter.
Camp Life
Season 2025/26 Part 2
The Season starts and new climbing gear from our sponsor Beal arrives.
Camp Life
Season 2025/26 Part 1
Every October, Green Climbers Home comes back to life after the rainy season. Before the first climbers arrive, there's weeks of repairing, building, digging, and problem-solving. Here's a look behind the scenes as we prepared the camp for the 2025–2026 season.
WildLife
Binturong - the bearcat that smells like popcorn.
The binturong, sometimes called a bearcat, is famous for smelling like freshly buttered popcorn.
FAQ & Facts
A Guide to Exploring the Valley's Caves
Caving guide for the caves around the camp with access details, detailed maps information about species to find.
FAQ & Facts
Accident Reports & Lessons Learned
Every climbing accident leaves behind questions, assumptions, and stories that often change as they are retold. These reports document the events to separate facts from speculation and share the lessons learned.
Behind the bolts
Crag Devolopment in Mueang Fueang
Pha Thong ຜາທອງ is one of the most striking limestone formations in northern Laos. From a distance, it looks as if a giant knife blade has been driven straight through the valley floor.