Sisterhood of the Rope
August 9, 2011: The mountains march east into China. That silver sentinel on the horizon is Muztagh Ata, I tell my sister, Christine. To the… Read More »Sisterhood of the Rope
Backcountry Dining Made Easy with Kung Foon
I’m a wilderness camping minimalist, bringing just enough food and not bothering with extras or luxury items. I eat freeze-dried meals out of a bag,… Read More »Backcountry Dining Made Easy with Kung Foon
Drew Smith’s Social Media Guest Postings November 23-29
From November 23 to 29 Drew Smith shared his photos and video on our social media pages as part of the Alpinist Community project. Smith… Read More »Drew Smith’s Social Media Guest Postings November 23-29
Being with the Mountain
WHEN I WAS A CHILD, reading adventure stories in a house by the sea, I often dreamed about worlds above the clouds. One day, my… Read More »Being with the Mountain
Searching for Nightfall in Renland
“Our arrival, aboard our yacht, before the walls of Renland left us speechless. Imagine if you could sail to Yosemite Valley, amidst an array of… Read More »Searching for Nightfall in Renland
Lizzy Scully’s Social Media Guest Postings November 16-22
Between November 16 and 22, we posted Lizzy Scully’s photos and video to our social media pages as part of the alpinist community project. She… Read More »Lizzy Scully’s Social Media Guest Postings November 16-22
Uncharted
DARKNESS OVERTOOK US. In the midst of absolute night, in the heart of the Cordillera Sarmiento, Camilo and I returned from the summit of Cerro… Read More »Uncharted
A Stairway to Heaven on the Matterhorn
Sixty-five-year-old French alpinist Patrick Gabarrou is always watching the mountains. He spends a great deal of time in the Alps–he sees them in different seasons,… Read More »A Stairway to Heaven on the Matterhorn
