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Project 365: Refreshing Perspective on Devils Tower
Instead of railing against the restrictions by claiming that access to federally managed lands should not be affected by religious or cultural background, Frank is instead taking the stance that climbing the Tower and revering it are not mutually exclusive perspectives.
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Everest: Icefall Doctors
Exploring the monumental task of the Icefall Doctors: setting lines in the dangerous Khumbu Icefall on Mt. Everest.
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Claude Ratte: Thank You, Rangers
Our gratitude will be for ever lasting, in our hearts you will stay, as angels who gave us the liberty of enjoying our life for ever more…
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Solo, Part IV: Alexander Huber
What does it take to free solo 500 meters of 5.12? That’s a question only the likes of Alex Huber can answer–and here he does in this Alpinist.com Solo Series exclusive.
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Petzl Meteor III Helmet: Faithfully Lightweight
At 235 grams the Petzl Meteor III is extremely lightweight, and throughout the day I had to tap my head to make sure the helmet was still on.
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Sweetspots #17: BASE Jumping in Eikesdalen, Norway
BASE jumper Andre Bach makes gymnastics-inspired jumps in the mountains of Eikesdalen, Norway.
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Wild By Numbers
Numbers were usually dull and meaningless to her, an annoyance she barely tolerated because she had to. But these numbers, these were easy and natural for her.
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Solo, Part III: Guy Lacelle
After exploring the minds of rock master Alex Honnold and big wall diva Silvia Vidal, the Solo Series delves into the world of ice climbing with Guy Lacelle.
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Ethics of Guiding at Altitude?
Is it really ethical to claim to be able to lead and care for marginally experienced climbers in such an unpredictable environment?
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Sweetspots #16: Climbing in Yangshuo, China
French climbers Axel Ballay and Michael Fuselier climb new routes on the limestone pillars of Yangshuo, Southern China.
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C.A.M.P. Carbon Fiber Avalanche Probe: Featherweight
Though marketed for “competitive ski mountaineering,” and complying with the minimum requirements of the International Ski Mountaineering Federation, I have a feeling that its featherweight design will attract more than lycra-clad rando racers. Who wouldn’t want to shave a few more ounces from their packs?
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