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Less and Less Alone: Alex Honnold

by Alex Lowther

This profile of Alex Honnold first appeared in Alpinist 35 (Summer 2011). In this piece, Alex Lowther cover’s Honnold’s sudden rise to fame, from his… Read More »Less and Less Alone: Alex Honnold

#Alpinistcommunityproject Flashback: Nick Aiello-Popeo

by Nick Aiello-Popeo

From September 11-17, Nick Aiello-Popeo shared some photos and stories with the #alpinistcommunityproject. Aiello-Popeo made his first trip to Talkeetna, Alaska, at the age of… Read More »#Alpinistcommunityproject Flashback: Nick Aiello-Popeo

Katie Bono trains at 13,500 feet on Denali, June 1, to prepare for her speed ascent on June 13-14 in which she set a probable female round-trip record of 21 hours, 6 minutes. That time is the third or fourth fastest time overall. [Photo] Savannah Cummins

Katie Bono sets probable women’s speed record on Denali at 21 hours, 6 minutes

by Derek Franz

On June 13-14, Katie Bono completed a round-trip ascent of Denali’s West Buttress in 21 hours, 6 minutes. This is likely a female speed record,… Read More »Katie Bono sets probable women’s speed record on Denali at 21 hours, 6 minutes

Kilian Jornet points to Mt. Everest's shrouded summit while acclimatizing for his first speed ascent of the North Col route. [Photo] Sebastien Montaz-Rosset/Kilian Jornet collection

Kilian Jornet completes two fast and light ascents of Everest in one week

by Derek Franz

Spanish climber and ultra-runner Kilian Jornet completed two rapid Everest ascents without using fixed ropes or bottled oxygen on the North Col route in one… Read More »Kilian Jornet completes two fast and light ascents of Everest in one week

Pulled Apart

by Rick Accomazzo

In this Full Value story from Alpinist 58, Rick Accomazzo tells the story of a mission he participated in as a member of Yosemite Search… Read More »Pulled Apart

The Black Diamond Access Hoody keeps Derek Franz comfortable between climbs at Main Elk, Colorado, in early March. [Photo] Mandi Franz

Black Diamond Access Hoody: Simple, warm and compact

by Derek Franz

The Black Diamond Access Hoody has kept Alpinist Digital Editor Derek Franz comfy in a variety of temperatures and conditions since January. He’s happy with… Read More »Black Diamond Access Hoody: Simple, warm and compact

#alpinistcommunityproject: Cosmin Andron and Cristina Pogacean

by Cosmin Andron

From November 13-19, Cosmin Andron and Cristina Pogacean shared some photos and stories with the #alpinistcommunityproject. They are two Romanian alpinists. Cosmin is a former… Read More »#alpinistcommunityproject: Cosmin Andron and Cristina Pogacean

(Book cover) Found: A Life in Mountain Rescue. Bree Loewen. Mountaineers Books, 2017. Paperback, 203 pages, $17.95. [Photo] Courtesy of Mountaineers Books

Bree Loewen describes ‘a job for a human, not a hero’ in ‘Found: A Life in Mountain Rescue’

by Paula Wright

Bree Loewen’s brilliant memoir, Found: A Life in Mountain Rescue, is a compelling tale of life and death, motherhood and wilderness, rescue and recovery–and a… Read More »Bree Loewen describes ‘a job for a human, not a hero’ in ‘Found: A Life in Mountain Rescue’

Ryan Franz down climbs from the summit of Bridger Jack Butte to access a rappel station in April 2015. The King of Pain pinnacle is in the background. The area is part of the Bears Ears National Monument designated by outgoing President Barack Obama on December 28, 2016. [Photo] Derek Franz

Zinke’s interim report recommends reducing Bears Ears National Monument

by Derek Franz

Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke’s interim report on Bears Ears National Monument recommends “revising” or reducing the monument’s boundaries while keeping some areas protected. On April… Read More »Zinke’s interim report recommends reducing Bears Ears National Monument

Tommy Caldwell is honest and vulnerable in his autobiography ‘The Push’

by Derek Franz

Tommy Caldwell’s autobiography, The Push, is as daring as his multitude of world-class climbing accomplishments, which range from 5.14 and 5.15 sport routes around the… Read More »Tommy Caldwell is honest and vulnerable in his autobiography ‘The Push’

In this photo that was taken through a telescope from the ground, Alex Honnold carefully makes his way across the highly technical, friction-dependent moves low on the Freerider route (VI 5.13a, 3,000') during his historic ropeless ascent of El Capitan, June 3. [Photo] Tom Evans

The world gasps in the aftermath of Alex Honnold’s free solo of El Capitan’s Freerider (5.13a, 3,000′)

by Derek Franz

Alex Honnold became the first person to free solo El Capitan via the Freerider route (VI 5.13a, 3,000′) on June 3, which is indisputably a… Read More »The world gasps in the aftermath of Alex Honnold’s free solo of El Capitan’s Freerider (5.13a, 3,000′)

Photo] Jay Mantri, courtesy of StockSnap

Researchers, activists and climbers respond to Trump’s withdrawal from Climate Accord

by Paula Wright

“I would like to see the climbing community speak about their experiences of witnessing climate change, and their love for the mountains with anyone and… Read More »Researchers, activists and climbers respond to Trump’s withdrawal from Climate Accord