![Abbey Collins on the summit of Mt. Beelzebub (7,280') in Alaska's Chugach Mountains, 2021. [Photo] Andrew Holman](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/xabbey-collins-1-930x620.jpg.pagespeed.ic.MwV4WBHj4z.jpg)
Alpinist hires Abbey Collins as assistant editor
Alpinist is delighted to welcome Abbey Collins to its team as an assistant editor. She returns to the East Coast from Alaska to work from… Read More »Alpinist hires Abbey Collins as assistant editor
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![Derek Franz and friends avoiding the usual mule train of climbers on Pingora's Northeast Buttress (5.8)--one of the Fifty Crowded Classics of North America--by climbing it in drizzly weather in 2019, Wind River Range, Wyoming. [Photo] Derek Franz](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/xderek-franz-pingora-2019-900x620.jpg.pagespeed.ic.2a3FSvXXD7.jpg)
Derek Franz begins new role as editor-in-chief of Alpinist
Alpinist has named Derek Franz as the new editor-in-chief. Franz began freelancing for the magazine in 2011 and joined the Alpinist staff as digital editor… Read More »Derek Franz begins new role as editor-in-chief of Alpinist
![Red dots show the route of David Allfrey, White Magro and Graham Zimmerman's new route, The Pace of Comfort (VI 5.10 A3+ M6 70° snow, 3,100') on the northwest face of Kichatna Spire (8,985') in the Alaska Range. [Photo] Oliver Rye](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/kichatna-spire-new-routes-1-930x620.jpg)
Two new big wall routes completed on Alaska’s Kichatna Spire
Two new big-wall aid routes reached the rarely visited summit of Kichatna Spire (8,985′) in the Alaska Range within the past few weeks. From May… Read More »Two new big wall routes completed on Alaska’s Kichatna Spire
Alpinist partners with Korean publisher to launch Alpinist Korea
Alpinist is proud to announce the recent partnership with Mountain Journal in Seoul, South Korea, to launch Alpinist Korea–a magazine that prints Alpinist stories translated… Read More »Alpinist partners with Korean publisher to launch Alpinist Korea
An apology from Alpinist
After Alpinist 72 went to press, we found that reproductions we had printed of historical images from a 1970s-era magazine appeared to contain some offensive… Read More »An apology from Alpinist
![Climber representatives pose in front of the nation's capital in Washington, DC, last year during the Access Fund and American Alpine Club's third annual Climb the Hill event, which included more than 60 delegates. [Photo] Stephen Gosling](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/climb-the-hill-2018-recap-1-1-640x620.jpg)
Climbers join activists worldwide in demand for action on climate crisis
Climbers and activists are meeting this week in Washington, DC, to lobby Congress on a host of issues, including the climate crisis, energy development and… Read More »Climbers join activists worldwide in demand for action on climate crisis
![[Photo] Derek Franz](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/franz-image-930x620.jpg)
Survey: Sexual harassment/assault in the climbing environment
Alpinist, the American Alpine Club, the Access Fund and other climbing organizations across the country are partnering to launch a survey on the occurrence of… Read More »Survey: Sexual harassment/assault in the climbing environment
![Marc-Andre Leclerc on the summit of Mt. Robson after soloing the Emperor Face in 2016. [Photo] Marc-Andre Leclerc](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/selphie.jpg)
Missing Alpinists Ryan Johnson and Marc-Andre Leclerc Presumed Dead
Climbers Ryan Johnson and Marc-Andre Leclerc, missing in the Mendenhall Towers for about a week, are now presumed dead, according to an Alaska State Troopers… Read More »Missing Alpinists Ryan Johnson and Marc-Andre Leclerc Presumed Dead
Ongoing Search for Ryan Johnson and Marc-Andre Leclerc
A summary of current information regarding the search for climbers Ryan Johnson and Marc-Andre Leclerc, overdue from an expedition to the Mendenhall Towers, Alaska
American Alpine Club announces 2018 Climbing Awards, Annual Benefit Dinner
The American Alpine Club has announced the recipients of its 2018 Climbing Awards, given annually to distinguish individuals for their service, leadership and accomplishments. This… Read More »American Alpine Club announces 2018 Climbing Awards, Annual Benefit Dinner
![Erin Smart on the summit of la Meije in 2016, with the Pic Central in the background. [Photo] Kurt Dienel](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/la-meije-erin-smart-interview-1-930x620.jpg)
La Meije Mountain Profile: An interview with author Erin Smart
Alpinist 60 completes our two-part Mountain Profile of la Meije–a mountain often referred to as the Matterhorn of the Dauphine Alps. In this article, we… Read More »La Meije Mountain Profile: An interview with author Erin Smart
Alpinist contributor Nick Bullock selected as a Banff finalist
Alpinist contributor Nick Bullock has been selected as a finalist for this year’s Mountaineering Article Award by The Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival.