Marc-Andre Leclerc’s Social Media Guest Postings October 19-25
Between October 19-25, Alpinist contributor Marc-Andre Leclerc posted his photos and stories on our Instagram, Facebook and Twitter pages as part of our Alpinist Community… Read More »Marc-Andre Leclerc’s Social Media Guest Postings October 19-25
Carl Battreall’s Social Media Guest Postings October 12-18
Six months ago we posted a slideshow on Alpinists.com by Carl Battreall called “A Collection of Climbed and Unclimbed Alaska Peaks.” His shot of the… Read More »Carl Battreall’s Social Media Guest Postings October 12-18
Metolius Ultralight Curve Nut: Solid to Place, Stubborn to Clean
Back when I learned how to trad climb seven years ago, I got used to using straight-tapered nuts. Despite the ease of cleaning them, this… Read More »Metolius Ultralight Curve Nut: Solid to Place, Stubborn to Clean
Chris Marshall’s Social Media Guest Postings October 5-11
Between October 5 and 11, 2015, AMGA Certified Ski Guide and AMGA/IFMGA Aspirant Mountain Guide Christopher Marshall posted his photos and stories on our social… Read More »Chris Marshall’s Social Media Guest Postings October 5-11
Birth, Sickness, Old Age, Death: Chapter 1
MY BODY IS FALLING APART at the joints. My last surgeon peeled a frayed mess of cartilage off my left humerus as he fixed a… Read More »Birth, Sickness, Old Age, Death: Chapter 1
Birth, Sickness, Old Age, Death: Chapter 2
Death? That wasn’t something I was ready to contemplate. Pain was forcing me out of bed at 2, 3 or 4 a.m. I couldn’t sleep.… Read More »Birth, Sickness, Old Age, Death: Chapter 2