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David Allfrey tops out Zodiac on El Capitan at the end of his solo, record-setting ascent June 2, when he finished the route in 10 hours, 52 minutes, 50 seconds. The previous solo record of 11:18 was set by Nick Fowler in 2002. [Photo] Skiy Detray

Four other speed records made on El Capitan in May and June while Honnold and Caldwell were lapping the Nose

by Derek Franz

More El Capitan speed records have been set since May 5 when Brandon Adams and Roger Putnam climbed the Shield in 8 hours, 55 minutes;… Read More »Four other speed records made on El Capitan in May and June while Honnold and Caldwell were lapping the Nose

Anne Gilbert Chase, left, and Chantel Astorga on the summit of Denali, June 5, after climbing the Slovak Direct. [Photo] Ian McEleney

Astorga and Chase complete first female ascent of Denali’s Slovak Direct

by Derek Franz

Chantel Astorga and Anne Gilbert Chase made what is likely the first female ascent, and only the ninth ascent overall, of the Slovak Direct (5.9… Read More »Astorga and Chase complete first female ascent of Denali’s Slovak Direct

Derek Franz wears the Black Diamond Vision Harness on Keep Your Powder Dry (5.12b), the Trophy, Red Rocks, Las Vegas. [Photo] Elizabeth Riley

Black Diamond Vision Harness: light, comfortable and versatile

by Derek Franz

Black Diamond describes the new Vision Harness as an ultralight alpine harness that is “the lightest fully functional harness we’ve ever made.” Alpinist Digital Editor… Read More »Black Diamond Vision Harness: light, comfortable and versatile

Twin Peaks, Doug Peak, and Sawtooth Peak rise amid the peaks of the Wal'wa-maXs. [Photo] Joe Whittle

Adventures on the Turtle’s Back

by Joe Whittle

In this story from Alpinist 62, “Adventures on the Turtle’s Back,” Joe Whittle, an enrolled tribal member of the Caddo Nation of Oklahoma and a… Read More »Adventures on the Turtle’s Back

Jason Wells, left, and Tim Klein on the Nose of El Capitan, 2017. [Photo] Courtesy of Stefan Griebel

After their fatal fall on El Capitan, Tim Klein and Jason Wells are remembered for their kindness and joy

by Derek Franz

After the two fell to their deaths in a mysterious accident while climbing fast and light on El Capitan June 2, friends remember Tim Klein… Read More »After their fatal fall on El Capitan, Tim Klein and Jason Wells are remembered for their kindness and joy

Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell on top of El Capitan after climbing the Nose in 1 hour, 58 minutes, 7 seconds, on June 6. [Photo] REEL ROCK Film Tour, Sam Crossley

Tommy Caldwell and Alex Honnold speed up the Nose in 1:58:07

by Derek Franz

After steadily improving their time on each speed ascent over the past several weeks, Tommy Caldwell and Alex Honnold have achieved their goal of climbing… Read More »Tommy Caldwell and Alex Honnold speed up the Nose in 1:58:07

#AlpinistCommunityProject Flashback: Krystle Wright

by Alpinist Magazine

From October 30 through November 5, 2016, Krystle Wright shared some stories and photos with the #AlpinistCommunityProject about paragliding in Pakistan. She is an adventure… Read More »#AlpinistCommunityProject Flashback: Krystle Wright

The great Himalayan chronicler Elizabeth Hawley paging through files at her apartment in Dilli Bazar, Nepal, after the 2015 earthquake. [Photo] Alet Pretorius

The Mountain of Data

by Katie Ives

In this Sharp End story from Alpinist 62, Editor-in-Chief Katie Ives contextualizes some of the life and work of the great Himalayan chronicler Elizabeth Hawley,… Read More »The Mountain of Data

Tommy Caldwell and Alex Honnold on the summit of the Nose, El Capitan. [Photo] REEL ROCK Film Tour, Sam Crossley

Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell set a new speed record on the Nose

by Derek Franz

Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell set a new speed record on the Nose of El Capitan this morning, May 30, climbing the approximately 3,000-foot route… Read More »Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell set a new speed record on the Nose

Yosemite Park Superintendent Mike Reynolds speaks at the memorial service for Jim Bridwell on May 19. [Photo] Ed Hartouni

Many flock to Yosemite to say goodbye to Jim ‘the Bird’ Bridwell

by Ed Hartouni

On Saturday, May 19, climbers from around the country gathered at the Lower River Amphitheater in Yosemite Valley to share their remembrances of Jim Bridwell.

A collection of letters

by Alpinist Magazine

Selected letters to the editor from Alpinist 59, 61 and 62.

Madaleine Sorkin onsighting the crux pitch of Qualgeist (IV 5.12) on North Chasm View Wall in the Black Canyon of the Gunnison, Colorado, 2012. [Photo] Chris Noble

Three Black Canyon routes in 24 hours: raising money for the Climbing Grief Fund

by Katherine Indermaur

On Memorial Day, May 28, Madaleine Sorkin and Mary Harlan will descend more than 2,000 feet into the Black Canyon of the Gunnison with the… Read More »Three Black Canyon routes in 24 hours: raising money for the Climbing Grief Fund