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Climbing with Purpose
American attempt on an unclimbed peak in Alaska in the name of cancer research.
You May Be an Alpinist If…
Are you a true alpinist? Find out if you’ve got what it takes!
The Accomplishment Is the Peak, Not the Path Home
“I mean, with the possible exception of free climbing, isn’t the fun part going downhill?”
More Whips and Snakes Than an Indiana Jones Movie
I was sitting in the shade on Sunday, kneading the lactic acid out of my forearms, when along came a snake.
Test Yourself: Are You an Alpinist?
Diamox or clarifying lotion? Think you’re an alpinist? Take this quiz to find out.
Frozen Sweat
Stupid. My feet are numbing. My calves burn. My thighs ache. My throat is parched as sweat drips onto the lens of my sunglasses. I’m… Read More »Frozen Sweat
It’s the Descent That’s the Killer!
With 100 dead on Denali, here’s a glimpse at how it all went wrong.
Thank God Alain Robert Didn’t Wear Hand Jammies
Alain Robert solos the New York Times Building to raise global warming awareness. Thank God he didn’t wear Hand Jammies.
And the Winner Is…?
Get this: there is now a mountain climbing version of American Idol. It’s called “The Mountain Academy”. Pathetic.
Everest: At Least They’re Banking
With 260 people reaching the summit this season, can we really hold this summit in such high regard? Maybe it’s actually quantity over quality.
Determination: Bob Timmer
This is the story of my friend, ice climber Bob Timmer, who was not only diagnosed with one, but TWO inoperable malignant tumors.