Climbing by Kayak: A Photo Essay of Greenland’s Tallest Sea Cliff
Eliza Kubarska and David Kaszlikowski load their kayaks with climbing gear and an excitement for unclimbed terrain in this mini-adventure to Greenland’s highest sea cliff.
Grivel G12 Crampons: Do-It-All Spikes
Anyone who has exited from the top of the Aiguille du Midi ice cave to descend the narrow ridge leading into the Vallee Blanche above… Read More »Grivel G12 Crampons: Do-It-All Spikes
Manuel Cordova/Jonathan Trango on the McIntryre-Colton in Great Alpine Style
I live in Malaga in Southern Spain, not so close to the Alps, but on September 11, I received notice of good conditions and weather… Read More »Manuel Cordova/Jonathan Trango on the McIntryre-Colton in Great Alpine Style
1931 Exum Ridge Video Showcases the Fourth Ascent, Not the Third
Alpinist’s first Weekly Feature, “1931 Exum Ridge Video,” states that the third ascent of the Exum Ridge was made by Paul Petzoldt, George L. Waters… Read More »1931 Exum Ridge Video Showcases the Fourth Ascent, Not the Third
Editor Weds!
Michael Kennedy marries Alpinist editor Christian Beckwith to Giovannina Anthony south of Wilson Wyo., Sept. 22, 2007.
Ice Axis
A window into the mind of a dedicated mixed climber as he works his project–with special effects you won’t find anywhere else.