Opening Photos: The Bradford Washburn Museum of American Mountaineering
The Bradford Washburn Museum of American Mountaineering opened last weekend in Golden, CO. The museum will honor the late Bradford Washburn and America’s many mountaineers.
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Bad Climbing Humor at its Finest
I’ve never purported to be the funniest guy on the interweb, but it blows my mind just how bad some of this stuff is. And… Read More »Bad Climbing Humor at its Finest
Return of the Yeti
The yeti does exist, but is it a bear or really a missing link?
Red Wine and Climbing
“In amongst the purple Chianti haze, I spot a thin crack in hard rock. Replacing the heel-hook I grab the small wires from my harness… Read More »Red Wine and Climbing
Apparently buildering was invented in 1905. Who Would’ve Thought?
I stumbled across an article on buildering and what it’s perceived to be in the non-climbing community. I was surprised to find out that it’s… Read More »Apparently buildering was invented in 1905. Who Would’ve Thought?
Climbers Turn Out To Honor Sir Edmund Hillary
It was impressive to see five of the remaining 1953 Everest Expedition at Sir Edmund Hillary’s funeral in Auckland, New Zealand.
Tribute to Sir Ed Hillary From Nepal
Sir Ed Hillary will always live in the hearts and memories of the thousands of Sherpas who know him. As a tribute I wish to… Read More »Tribute to Sir Ed Hillary From Nepal
Gym Climbers Stay Inside
“They should have signs and stuff and trash cans outside,” said Pham, who climbs regularly in the safety of a San Francisco gym. “I don’t… Read More »Gym Climbers Stay Inside
Wind, Rain and Avalanches
My friend Rob and I, along with our three guides and the other six members of our group had already put on our “crampon compatible”… Read More »Wind, Rain and Avalanches
Namaste and Warm New Year’s Greetings From Nepal
Although Mt. Everest is the highest peak in the world, she is still a fragile “Mother Goddess” in terms of global warming. The first Eco-Everest… Read More »Namaste and Warm New Year’s Greetings From Nepal
Film Montage by John Middendorf
I would like to introduce a selection of outdoor projects I filmed. Projects include TV commercials shot in Zion and Yosemite, TV adventure series and… Read More »Film Montage by John Middendorf
The Magic Purple Cam
November, 2006. Shawangunk Mountains, New York. Damn! The shiny Black Diamond cam slipped from my fingers. I watched as it sailed down, bounced off the… Read More »The Magic Purple Cam