Speed Series Part I: Alex Honnold
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 I: Alex Honnold
Marmot Helium MemBrain Sleeping Bag: Old Faithful
In a seven-month period I logged 100-plus days in the Helium in a wide variety of situations: spring snow storms on Mt. Rainier, trekking in… Read More »Marmot Helium MemBrain Sleeping Bag: Old Faithful
British Climber Joe Brown Honored by the Queen
British climbing legend Joe Brown was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for “services to rock climbing and mountaineering.”
Petzl Selena Harness: Women-Specific, but Lacking Function
I thought the flashy pink (and I mean pink) color of the Selena was a cover-up for a disappointing lack of women-specific features. When I… Read More »Petzl Selena Harness: Women-Specific, but Lacking Function