The American Alpine Club (AAC) is now accepting applications for its new Catalyst Grant, a program intended to support underrepresented groups, including BIPOC and LGBTQIA+… Read More »American Alpine Club announces Catalyst Grant for BIPOC and LBGTQIA+ people
![The author can be seen as a tiny dot in middle of the prow, halfway up the Tower of Babel in Arches National Park during his solo ascent of Zenyatta Entrada (5.8 C3-, 450') in February (Anasazi, Hopi, Navajo, Ouray, Paiute, Uintah, Ute, Zuni land). [Photo] Mikenna Clokey](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/tower-of-babel-1-1-930x620.jpg)
Mountain Standards Gear Review: Alpinist Digital Editor considers the merits of the oft-overlooked Metolius Offset Master Cams during a solo aid-climbing trip to Arches National… Read More »Metolius Ultralight Offset Master Cams: A good choice for desert aid climbing
The American Alpine Club (AAC) announced the formation of their Climb United initiative in February of this year. In March, Alpinist participated in a meeting… Read More »American Alpine Club moves forward with its Climb United Initiative with a public forum April 21
![This copyrighted topo shows the route of La Chaltenense (5.11+, 500m) on Fitz Roy. The playlist of songs on the left corresponds to the pitches where they were played. Patagonia guidebook author (and creator of this image) Rolando Garibotti said he came up with the idea after learning that first ascensionist Jon Griffin had carried speakers and played music on almost every pitch. [Image] © Rolando Garibotti @rolo_garibotti @patagoniavertical](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/fitz-roy-la-chaltenense-topo-patagonia-vertical-930x620.jpg)
On March 3, Sean Villanueva O’Driscoll and Jon Griffin completed the first ascent of a 350-meter offwidth that splits Fitz Roy’s south face. They topped… Read More »Sean Villanueva O’Driscoll and Jon Griffin complete big (and wide) new line on Fitz Roy
![Jess Roskelley, a 2018 Cutting Edge Grant recipient, is pictured here on Baba Hussein (5800m), Pakistan. [Photo] Kurt Ross](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/aac-cutting-edge-grant-2021-930x620.jpg)
The American Alpine Club (AAC) has announced this year’s recipients of the Cutting Edge Grant: Nick Aiello-Popeo, Matthew Cornell, Ryan Driscoll, Sam Hennessey and Vitaliy… Read More »American Alpine Club announces 2021 Cutting Edge Grant winners
A jury panel chaired by Victor Saunders recently announced the recipients of the 2021 Grit and Rock Award, a grant intended to bolster female participation… Read More »2021 Grit and Rock Award recipients announced
![Overview of Sean Villanueva O'Driscoll's solo Moonwalk Traverse (Fitz Roy massif, south to north: 5.11, 50° snow/ice, 4000m). [Image] Courtesy of Rolando Garibotti, PatagoniaVertical.com](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/odriscoll-moonwalk-traverse-fitz-roy-1-930x568.jpg)
From February 5 to 10, Sean Villanueva O’Driscoll soloed Patagonia’s Fitz Roy massif. It was only the second time the technical, 5+ kilometer ridgeline has… Read More »Interview with Sean Villanueva O’Driscoll about his solo traverse of Patagonia’s Fitz Roy massif (the Moonwalk Traverse)
![K2 (8611m) is pictured here in summer. The Abruzzi Spur—the route used by all the expeditions this winter—follows the right-hand skyline. [Photo] Svy123, Wikimedia Commons](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/k2-abruzzi-spur-wiki-photo-bw-930x620.jpg)
Since the 10-person team of Nepali climbers completed the first winter ascent of K2 (8611m) on January 16, there have been two confirmed deaths and… Read More »JP Mohr Prieto, Muhammad Ali Sadpara and John Snorri are missing, presumed dead on K2
![Cesare Maestri [Photo] Courtesy of Giulio Malfer](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/alp00-09-1.jpg)
Cesare Maestri, one of the most legendary figures in climbing history, died January 19 at age 91. Many of the most famous questions surrounding his… Read More »Remembering Cesare Maestri (1929-2021)
![Ron Kauk on top of Uli Biaho, 1979. [Photo] Courtesy of the American Alpine Club](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/aac-2021-gala-benefit-awards-1-930x620.jpeg)
As the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic continues, the American Alpine Club’s Annual Benefit Gala and award presentation will once again be held virtually on February 20.… Read More »American Alpine Club’s 2021 Benefit Gala and Awards will be a free virtual event
![K2 (8611m) as seen in summer. The Abruzzi Spur--the route of the first ascent by Italians in 1954 and the route used for the first winter ascent on January 16, 2021, by 10 Nepali climbers--follows the right-hand skyline. [Photo] Svy123, Wikimedia Commons](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/k2-abruzzi-spur-wiki-photo-930x620.jpg)
Just yesterday, K2 (8611) was the last of the 14 8000-meter peaks on Earth that had yet to be climbed in winter. No more. At… Read More »First winter ascent of K2: 10 Nepali/Sherpa climbers summit together
![K2 (8611m) looms above base camp on the Godwin Austen Glacier. [Photo] Alex Gavan](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/k2-winter-alex-gavan-1-930x620.jpg)
There are currently four expeditions laboring for the first winter ascent of K2 (8611m), which is the last 8000-meter peak yet to be climbed in… Read More »Four expeditions are attempting the first winter ascent of K2: Alex Gavan discusses current efforts
