TRIP REPORT: NEW ROUTE IN NORWAY’S EFJORD AREA
The climb starts upon the saddle of “The Worlds Sva” which is a obvious feature easily seen from Highway E6, about 2km north from the… Read More »TRIP REPORT: NEW ROUTE IN NORWAY’S EFJORD AREA
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BOLIVIA YIELDS NEW ROCK ROUTES FOR IMPERIAL COLLEGE EXPEDITION
Friday 13 July It takes an entire day for Hal and Virgil to traverse 8m in an attempt to find a line of weakness the… Read More »BOLIVIA YIELDS NEW ROCK ROUTES FOR IMPERIAL COLLEGE EXPEDITION
RIDICULOUS POLITICAL RESPONSES TO CLIMBING
I’m recently a Wyoming Girl, but having spent a few years in the unshorn-leg-hair land of Oregon, this still feels like it hits close to… Read More »RIDICULOUS POLITICAL RESPONSES TO CLIMBING
TRIP REPORT: CHILEAN TEAM CLIMBS POSSIBLE NEW LINE ON CHACRARAJU’S SOUTH FACE
On July 22nd we reckoned the approach to the base of the South face and assessed the real magnitude of the challenge. The wall only… Read More »TRIP REPORT: CHILEAN TEAM CLIMBS POSSIBLE NEW LINE ON CHACRARAJU’S SOUTH FACE
IF I WERE BAT-HOOKING UP SOME NASTY A5…
Stirring the pot of ethical debates, Chris Kalous–who apparently has some sort of climbing credentials, though I know not where–gives a nice seven minute speech… Read More »IF I WERE BAT-HOOKING UP SOME NASTY A5…
Everest Update: From the Olympics to Yak Difficulties
I am just back from my follow up visit to China Tibet Mountaineering Association (CTMA) in Lhasa, Tibet. On our agenda was the following issues:… Read More »Everest Update: From the Olympics to Yak Difficulties
KILTED ICE CLIMBERS IN MINNESOTA
While reading the weekly feature about Ontario ice, I noticed the sole picture of Minnesota ice climbing. I felt it necessary to add to the… Read More »KILTED ICE CLIMBERS IN MINNESOTA
WORST. CLIMBING. VIDEO. EVER.
I wanted to like this because I love the Huber brothers. If I could climb 5.14 in leather pants, I would. Actually, if I could… Read More »WORST. CLIMBING. VIDEO. EVER.
SMOKING ON EVEREST IS COOL, OR WAS IN THE 1920S
Captain GJ Finch, who took part in the Mount Everest expedition, speaking at a meeting of the Royal Geographical Society, London, last evening on the… Read More »SMOKING ON EVEREST IS COOL, OR WAS IN THE 1920S
THE “RUSSIAN WAY” IS AN AGENT OF DEATH TO MODERN ALPINISM
K2’s mighty West Face is one of the greatest big mountain walls in the world and ripe for a beautiful alpine style ascent. This past… Read More »THE “RUSSIAN WAY” IS AN AGENT OF DEATH TO MODERN ALPINISM
Alpinist Seeks Film Festival Producer
Alpinist seeks a producer for The Alpinist Film Festival. Dynamic and challenging part-time position helps plan, organize and execute annual film festival for Alpinist Magazine.… Read More »Alpinist Seeks Film Festival Producer
CHOMOLHARI FIRST ASCENT HISTORY REVISITED
I have not yet had time to read through Alpinist 21 properly, but I noticed a picture caption on Page 82 that gives the impression… Read More »CHOMOLHARI FIRST ASCENT HISTORY REVISITED