Totally Under My Own Power
Over the 4 days I hiked and crab crawled over 25 miles and climbed over 2,000 feet. Not impressive by most standards, but for someone… Read More »Totally Under My Own Power
MORE ROCKFALL PIX
See my recent comments in response to the rockfall photos taken Sunday, Sept. 2. We went up the next day and the Stettner was still… Read More »MORE ROCKFALL PIX
Rab Neutrino Endurance Jacket: An Alpinist’s Dream Come True
Sometimes first impressions are hard to shake, and I tried not to let my first impression of the Rab Neutrino Endurance jacket influence this review.… Read More »Rab Neutrino Endurance Jacket: An Alpinist’s Dream Come True
The Alpine Peaks of Sikkim
The Home Department of Sikkim has designated five newly opened Alpine Peaks to encourage small expeditions.
Seneca climbers and Pete Absolon
We will gather at Seneca on November 10 to remember Pete, Howard Doyle, and Greg Smith, all of whom died suddenly this year. If you… Read More »Seneca climbers and Pete Absolon
Sierra Aspirants: A Cartoon Story
Follow Michael McMillan’s colorful story about his glory days, from the orange orchard he called home to the (almost) top of the Sierra. This humorist,… Read More »Sierra Aspirants: A Cartoon Story
LABOR DAY ROCKFALL IN THE TETONS
My wife, Sally, and I spent Labor Day climbing in the Tetons. Our goal was the Complete Exum. I was supposed to be off work… Read More »LABOR DAY ROCKFALL IN THE TETONS
Julbo Neve: For the Approach
I’ll admit it: I’ve got a small head. As a result, I’ve spent the past few years bouncing between glasses that slide down the bridge… Read More »Julbo Neve: For the Approach
Exclusive: Grand Ol’ Oprey
Tommy Caldwell’s testpiece at The Monastery, Grand Ol’ Oprey (5.14), which went unrepeated for nine years, gets an ascent by Andy Raether. An Alpinist TV… Read More »Exclusive: Grand Ol’ Oprey