South Georgia: A Photo Essay
Follow French alpinists through poor weather, unexpected obstacles, rough seas and defensive sea lion colonies on their crossing of South Georgia in the southern Atlantic.
Exclusive: Working It
Cedar Wright works Half Shark Alligator, Half Man (5.13R)–a new-age Indian Creek climb that embodies the further potential of the iconic area. An Alpinist TV… Read More »Exclusive: Working It
New Resource for Avoiding Epics
I wanted to share a new website that tells you what the weather is like in popular US climbing areas called www.climbingweather.com…
Reform the 1872 Mining Law
As human-powered outdoor recreation enthusiasts, we all need metal; from climbing carabiners and bike frames to trekking poles and ski edges. The problem lies with… Read More »Reform the 1872 Mining Law
Chile: The Crusade for Virgin Rock
“Long periods of high pressure, steep granite, moderate glaciers, ‘short’ approaches from base camp and 500-meter virgin walls seemed the norm in Brujo del Torres.… Read More »Chile: The Crusade for Virgin Rock
Petzl Dartwin Crampons: Serious about Steep
In December I headed down to Ouray, Colorado’s Ice Park, to begin testing the Petzl Dartwin crampons. With all kinds of immediate climbing to be… Read More »Petzl Dartwin Crampons: Serious about Steep
Life on a Line
One athlete’s search for balance, and how walking the straight and narrow is catching on.