Help Families of Deceased K2 Porters
Nazir Sabir of the Alpine Club of Pakistan, along with the help of other organizations, is collecting donations for the families of the two Pakistani… Read More »Help Families of Deceased K2 Porters
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Lessons from K2?
K2 is a beautiful and terrible peak; one that deserves the gravest respect, as this past week has shown us. It seems that the respect… Read More »Lessons from K2?
50 Peaks in (Slightly Under) 50 Days
Sounds easy with elevations like Florida’s 345′ and Louisiana’s 535′, but when you factor in Rainier, Elbert, Whitney, and Denali’s staggering 20,320′, the task starts… Read More »50 Peaks in (Slightly Under) 50 Days
Climber’s Life on a Rainy Day
The life of a dirtbag climber just ain’t that easy.
Protecting Access to the Bugaboos
I was saddened to learn about two proposals that Bugaboo Provincial Park is considering, both of which would have adverse effects on climbing and climbers.
Faded Dream
I was ready to escape the mediocrity of my job scene, where people were so catty with each other. I couldn’t wait to meet people… Read More »Faded Dream
Guidebooks: To Be or Not To Be?
Please, authors, make sure you do the climb and take the right notes before publishing misleading information.
Project 365: Refreshing Perspective on Devils Tower
Instead of railing against the restrictions by claiming that access to federally managed lands should not be affected by religious or cultural background, Frank is… Read More »Project 365: Refreshing Perspective on Devils Tower
Claude Ratte: Thank You, Rangers
Our gratitude will be for ever lasting, in our hearts you will stay, as angels who gave us the liberty of enjoying our life for… Read More »Claude Ratte: Thank You, Rangers
Wild By Numbers
Numbers were usually dull and meaningless to her, an annoyance she barely tolerated because she had to. But these numbers, these were easy and natural… Read More »Wild By Numbers
Ethics of Guiding at Altitude?
Is it really ethical to claim to be able to lead and care for marginally experienced climbers in such an unpredictable environment?
Challenging the Speed Record on El Capitan
Doesn’t climbing just to beat someone else defeat the purpose?