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The Asgard Project: A Q&A with Alastair Lee
Hauling 30-plus pounds of equipment up the 1000m face of Mt. Asgard, Filmmaker Alastair Lee foregoes light-and-fast style in order to produce a film that… Read More »The Asgard Project: A Q&A with Alastair Lee
FA Bourbon Tan in Hyalite Canyon
Craig Pope and Mark Pujic on the first ascent of their new mixed line in Hyalite Canyon, Bourbon Tan, M8+. According to videographer Pete Tapley… Read More »FA Bourbon Tan in Hyalite Canyon
Boltless Mixed FA in Canadian Rockies
In the last weeks of winter, Grant Meekins and Raphael Slawinski put up a bolt-free ice and mixed line, The Peach (WI5 M8, 110m), at… Read More »Boltless Mixed FA in Canadian Rockies
Metolius Master Cam: Sleek and Sexy
While there is a cam or two on the market that has a wider expansion range and can handle shallower cracks, the Master Cam is… Read More »Metolius Master Cam: Sleek and Sexy
Speed Series Part IV: Hans Florine
Recently, we at Alpinist picked the brains of the speediest climbers to learn more about speed climbing and how it fits into our grade-crazy community.… Read More »Speed Series Part IV: Hans Florine
Piolet d’Or Nominees
Since the Piolet d’Or’s rebirth, multiple awards have become standard, and it seems likely that on April 15 there could be several given out. Each… Read More »Piolet d’Or Nominees
Mountain Hardwear Phantom 32: Packs Like A Peanut
Weighing just 1 pound, 7 ounces, this down-filled sack has no frills. No Gore-Tex or other waterproof coatings to repel moisture and no extra, hidden… Read More »Mountain Hardwear Phantom 32: Packs Like A Peanut