![Mt. Forbes (3612m) with the East Face line (M4 WI3) climbed by Quentin Lindfield Roberts and Alik Berg drawn in red. [Photo] John Scurlock](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/mt-forbes-east-face-fa-930x620.jpg)
The east face of Mt. Forbes (3612m) in the Canadian Rockies has presented a proud and obvious objective for generations of climbers, but it only… Read More »Quentin Roberts and Alik Berg tick the first known ascent of Mt. Forbes’ East Face
Three film festivals are holding virtual events in the coming weeks: the 5Point Film Festival is October 14-18; Banff Mountain Film is October 31 through… Read More »5Point, Banff and No Man’s Land film festivals go virtual this October
![A screenshot of the Climb the Hill panel that took place on Zoom, Wednesday, September 23. The discussion focused on public lands and the environment. Normally, Climb the Hill is an in-person event that takes place annually in Washington, DC. This year was a virtual gathering because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Clockwise, from top left to right, are professional climber Alex Honnold, gym owner Abby Dione, pro climber Tommy Caldwell, Congressman Joe Neguse, Access Fund Policy Director Erik Murdock, and American Sign Language interpreter Norma Villegas. [Photo] Derek Franz](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/climb-the-hill-2020-panel-1-930x608.jpg)
As with so many other events around the world, the American Alpine Club and Access Fund’s annual Climb the Hill event was held virtually this… Read More »Climb the Hill goes virtual: Zoom panels focus on public lands and DEI
The Banff Mountain Book Competition released the long list of contenders for various categories on September 15–two stories from Alpinist magazine are being considered for… Read More »Two Alpinist stories are candidates for Best Mountaineering Article in the Banff Mountain Book Competition
![This image shows the five books that are on the shortlist for the 2020 Boardman-Tasker award. [Image] BoardmanTasker.com](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/boardman-tasker-shortlist-2020-750x620.jpg)
Five books are on the shortlist for the Boardman-Tasker Award this year, and Alpinist Editor-in-Chief Katie Ives is concluding her two-year term limit as a… Read More »Five books are on the Boardman-Tasker shortlist for 2020
![Chris Weidner sends the last pitch (5.12d) of Gambler's Fallacy (5.13b, 9 pitches) on the Diamond of Longs Peak (Neniisotoyou'u), with Bruce Miller belaying on August 9. Weidner's redpoint was the first ascent of the route, to which he and Miller have dedicated 51 days since July 2017. Weidner will soon return to support Miller's free attempt. [Photo] Jon Glassberg/Louder Than Eleven](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/xgamblers-fallacy-1-930x620.jpg.pagespeed.ic.YCGMEe4a-f.jpg)
Two new 5.13 routes were free climbed on the Diamond of Longs Peak (Neniisotoyou’u) on August 9. Chris Weidner sent Gambler’s Fallacy (V 5.13b, 9… Read More »Two new 5.13 routes freed on the Diamond of Longs Peak (Neniisotoyou’u) on August 9
![The northwest face of Chamlang (7321m) with UFO Line (ABO: M6, WI5, 2500m) marked in red. [Photo] Zdenek Hak and Marek Holecek collection](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/xchamlang-1-930x620.jpg.pagespeed.ic.6LvO0q58X2.jpg)
The Piolets d’Or committee has announced the selection of four “significant ascents” from 2019 that will be recognized on September 19-22 during the Ladek Mountain… Read More »Four “significant ascents” announced for 2020 Piolets d’Or
![Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell can be seen standing on the summit of the Sharkstooth (12,630') in Rocky Mountain National Park at sunrise on Saturday, July 18, during their Continental Divide Ultimate Linkup (CDUL). [Photo] Adam Stack](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/xrmnp-cdul-1-930x620.jpg.pagespeed.ic.6F3QoKXIWG.jpg)
Tommy Caldwell and Alex Honnold have completed a linkup of staggering proportions in Rocky Mountain National Park. The duo dubbed their route the Continental Divide… Read More »Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell complete “Continental Divide Ultimate Linkup” in Rocky Mountain National Park
![The author wearing the La Sportiva Testarossa climbing shoes at a crag near Redstone, Colorado. [Photo] Nat Gustafson](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/xla-sportiva-testarossa-1-2-930x620.jpg.pagespeed.ic.PxTQXw-hN9.jpg)
Alpinist Digital Editor Derek Franz has been using the slightly redesigned La Sportiva Testarossa climbing shoes for the past several months and discovered what he’s… Read More »La Sportiva Testarossa: Still one of the best climbing shoes money can buy
Today marks the release of the long-anticipated film, “A Thousand Ways to Kiss the Ground,” directed by Henna Taylor. The film release is in conjunction… Read More »“A Thousand Ways to Kiss the Ground” is now available to watch with donations to the Climbing Grief Fund
![Derek Franz sets up his Zenbivy bed during a backpack trip in Colorado's Elk Range. [Photo] Mandi Franz](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/xzenbivy-light-1-2-930x620.jpeg.pagespeed.ic.CS4dOC_r4R.jpg)
Alpinist digital editor Derek Franz has been using the Zenbivy Light bed system for the past year. As a guy who prefers to avoid the… Read More »Zenbivy Light: A quilt that pairs with a sheet to become a cozy bed
![Mitsu Iwasaki will assume duties as the new Chief Executive Officer of the American Alpine Club on August 3. [Photo] Courtesy of the American Alpine Club](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/new-aac-ceo-mitsu-iwasaki-930x620.jpg)
The American Alpine Club announced yesterday that Mitsu Iwasaki will take over as its Chief Executive Officer on August 3. Iwasaki is replacing CEO Phil… Read More »Mitsu Iwasaki begins duties as the American Alpine Club’s new CEO on August 3
