![Hanniah Tariq, founder of High Altitude Sustainability Pakistan. [Photo] Vanessa Beucher](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/local-hero-hanniah-tariq-1-930x620.jpg)
Vanessa Beucher writes about Pakistani activist Hanniah Tariq, founder of High Altitude Sustainability Pakistan, an organization dedicated to the well-being of expedition workers, their families… Read More »Local Hero: Hanniah Tariq
![The Hi Q Luxe Pro Pull On's durable water-resistant coating and super durable fabric meant it was tough enough to climb both rock and ice in a variety of conditions. Here, Alexander Kenan takes it for a test spin on this ice curtain to the left of Spiral Staircase (WI4) in Vail, Colorado. [Photo] Travis Fried](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/montane-hi-q-luxe-pro-pull-on-review-2-1-930x620.jpg)
Corey Buhay finds the Montane Hi Q Lux Pro Pull On jacket to be a versatile piece of equipment for staying warm and dry in… Read More »Montane Hi Q Luxe Pro Pull On: Breathable enough to approach, warm enough to belay
![The Emperor Face of Mt. Robson (3959m), where Barry Blanchard, Eric Dumerac and Philippe Pellet made the first ascent of Infinite Patience (VI 5.9 M5 WI5, 2200m) in 2002. Fourteen years later, Marc-Andre Leclerc soloed it. [Photo] Jeffrey Pang](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/xmount_robson_twilight-930x620.jpg.pagespeed.ic.vN2uSlkwXt.jpg)
Back in April 2016, Canadian alpinist Marc-Andre Leclerc described his solo of the Emperor Face of Mt. Robson: “My thoughts had reached a depth and… Read More »Off Route and Out of Time – The Sharp End, Alpinist 56
![Alex Megos gets a grip on Fight Club (5.15b) at Raven's Crag near Banff, Canada. Megos made the first ascent of the route in August, establishing the country's first 5.15 as well as the second 5.15b in all of North America. A few days later Megos flashed The Path, a 5.14 R trad route. [Photo] Sonnie Trotter](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/alex-megos-fight-club-930x620.jpg)
Climbing phenom Alex Megos considers himself a “sport climber,” but that self-designation didn’t stop him from racking up to flash The Path, a 5.14 R… Read More »An interview with Alex Megos about the cross-disciplines of sport vs. trad climbing
![Kyle Dempster and Bruce Normand in Shuangqiao Valley, Siguiang Shan Mountains, Sichuan, China. [Photo] Andrew Burr](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/the-mountain-stories-of-kyle-dempster-930x620.jpg)
At the time of his disappearance on the Ogre II, Kyle Dempster was one of the most promising mountain storytellers of his generation. Alpinist editor-in-chief… Read More »Edges of Maps: The Mountain Stories of Kyle Dempster
![The Grivel Lambda HMS Twin Gate proved burly and reliable for clipping crucial pieces of gear, such as this high first screw on a particularly thin Coors Lite (WI2-3, 300') in Clear Creek Canyon, Colorado. [Photo] Alexander Kenan](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2-lambda-1-871x620.jpg)
The Grivel Lambda HMS Twin Gate is an unusual auto-locking carabiner that can be clipped with one hand and provides extra security on critical protection… Read More »Grivel Lambda HMS Twin Gate: Comforting If You’re Not Wearing Gloves
![Mike Lewis nearing the summit of La Parva Peak (3630m), Chile. [Photo] Jack Klim](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/xdynafit-yotei-gtx-jacket-review-2-1-930x620.jpg.pagespeed.ic.xRPJx6JsLi.jpg)
Mike Lewis awards the Dynafit Yotei GTX Jacket five stars for its light weight, versatility and thoughtful design. There was but one tiny flaw…
![The South Face of Brammah II (6425) with Chris Gibisch and Jeff Shapiro's route, Pneuma (VI AI4, M5, 1300m), and bivy site are marked in red. [Photo] Chris Gibisch](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/xnew-route-on-the-south-face-of-brammah-ii-1-930x620.jpg.pagespeed.ic.T5F8doDt9N.jpg)
![Josie McKee leading the last block to the top of Lost Arrow Spire on Day 2. [Photo] Quinn Brett](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/tour-de-ditch-1-930x620.jpg)
![Masha Gordon of the UK is the founder of The Grit & Rock First Ascent Expedition Award [Photo] Masha Gordon collection](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/new-climbing-grant-for-female-first-ascents-1-1-742x620.jpg)
![Topo of Nick Bullock and Paul Ramsden's North Buttress route (ED+ 1600m) on Nyainqentangla South East. Their descent on the east ridge is marked in green. [Photo] Nick Bullock](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/british-alpinists-1-1-768x620.jpg)