![Michael Kennedy in 1976, after the first ascent of the Ames Ice Hose with Steve Shea and Lou Dawson. [Photo] Michael Kennedy collection](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/a79-sharp-end-2-798x620.jpg)
The World Between the Pages
In this Sharp End story from Alpinist 79–which is now on newsstands and in our online store–Alpinist’s departing editor-in-chief Katie Ives ponders the fates of… Read More »The World Between the Pages
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![Katie Ives on Pinnacle Gully, Huntington Ravine, Agiocochook, Mt. Washington, 2012. [Photo] Alan Cattabriga](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/a78-sharp-end-1-930x620.jpg)
Melt Outs
In this Sharp End story from Alpinist 78–which is now on newsstands and in our online store–Katie Ives explores some of the many metaphors of… Read More »Melt Outs
![Katie Ives, on the North Face (the common name for the northwest face) of Gothics, Adirondacks. [Photo] Kevin B. MacKenzie](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/a77-sharp-end-1-900x620.jpg)
Of Thin Ice
In this Sharp End story from Alpinist 77–which is now on newsstands and in our online store–Alpinist Editor-in-Chief Katie Ives looks back on autumn climbs… Read More »Of Thin Ice
![Betty Manning, descending the Tooth, ca. 1950s. [Photo] Courtesy of Claudia Manning](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/a76-sharp-end-1-930x620.jpeg)
In the Wake
Alpinist 76 is now available on newsstands in our online store. In this Sharp End essay, our editor-in-chief follows in the footsteps of Harvey Manning… Read More »In the Wake
![Yangmaiyong (5958m), Sichuan, China. [Photo] Tamotsu Nakamura](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/a75-future-series-intro-ives-1-720x620.jpg)
The Cresset and the Light: The Many Futures of Alpinism
“The Future of Alpinism,” is the theme of Alpinist 75–which is now on newsstands and in our online store. This special issue includes 18 essays… Read More »The Cresset and the Light: The Many Futures of Alpinism
![The Brenva Spur at night, Mont Blanc. [Photo] Tim Oliver](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/a75-sharp-end-1-930x620.jpg)
Running Waters
During the battles of World War I, British alpinist T. Graham Brown had vivid, recurring dreams of an alpine wall he’d first imagined after reading… Read More »Running Waters
![Sunset from the flanks of Mozodepowadso (Abenaki name for Mt. Mansfield), Green Mountains (Askaskwiwajoak), Vermont, Abenaki territory. [Photo] Katie Ives](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/a74-sharp-end-years-of-sunsets-1-930x620.jpg)
Years of Sunsets
In this Sharp End story from Alpinist 74–which is now available on newsstands and in our online store–Editor-in-Chief Katie Ives ponders her obsession with mountaintop… Read More »Years of Sunsets
![Jebel Musa in the Sinai Peninsula of Egypt, often thought to be Mt. Sinai. [Photo] Mohammed Moussa, Wikimedia](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/xa73-sharp-end-the-end-of-one-beginning-1-930x620.jpg.pagespeed.ic.HX9tbWexPj.jpg)
The End of One Beginning
In this Sharp End story from Alpinist 73–which is now available on newsstands and in our online store–Editor-in-Chief Katie Ives writes, “By learning to see… Read More »The End of One Beginning
![The summit ridge of Manaslu (8163m), as featured in the 8000ers.com report. [Photo] Paulo Grobel](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/a69-sharp-end-1-930x620.jpg)
The Measure of a Mountain
Looking at the role of summits in climbing history, from the early days to twentieth-century discussions and more recent Himalayan news about inaccurate claims, Editor-in-Chief… Read More »The Measure of a Mountain
![Following in the footsteps of the famous Cascade Range guidebook author Harvey Manning. [Photo] Katie Ives](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/a68-sharp-end-1-930x620.jpg)
In Search of Lost Peaks
In this Sharp End story from Alpinist 68–which is currently on newsstands–Alpinist Editor-in-Chief Katie Ives goes in search of a secluded alpine basin to retrace… Read More »In Search of Lost Peaks
![Smugglers' Notch, Vermont. [Photo] John Pitocco](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/a65-sharp-end-1.jpg)
The Ice Mirror
In recognition of International Women’s Day, we’re now sharing this Sharp End story by Alpinist Editor-in-Chief Katie Ives that first appeared in Alpinist 65, which… Read More »The Ice Mirror
![Morning view of Trisul (7120m), Nanda Devi (7816m) and Nanda Kot (6861m), from Kaser Devi in the Garhwal Himalaya of India. [Photo] Coni Horler](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/a63-sharp-end-1-930x422.jpg)
Silences at Dawn
In this Sharp End essay from Alpinist 63, Editor-in-Chief Katie Ives contemplates the varying meanings of awe as she delves into mountain darkness and solitude… Read More »Silences at Dawn