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Totality from a Mountaintop

by Christopher Elliott

In this letter to the editor from Alpinist 60, Christopher Elliott describes the solar eclipse that occurred on August 21, 2017, and the fleeting “moment… Read More »Totality from a Mountaintop

Billy Westbay, Jim Bridwell and John Long after the first one-day ascent of the Nose in 1975. [Photo] Courtesy of StoneMastersPress

Climbing legend Jim ‘the Bird’ Bridwell dies at age 73

by Derek Franz

Jim Bridwell died this morning, February 16, in Palm Springs, California, after months of suffering from illness. He was 73. Nicknamed “the Bird,” Bridwell has… Read More »Climbing legend Jim ‘the Bird’ Bridwell dies at age 73

The Grit and Rock First Ascent Award recipients this year, in alphabetical order, from top left-to-right, are: Katie Bono, Cecilia Buil, Whitney Clark, Ixchel Foord, Ilana Jesse, Josie McKee, Nina Neverov, Caro North, Alena Panova and Anna Torretta. [Image] Derek Franz

2018 Grit and Rock First Ascent Award recipients announced

by Derek Franz

Grit and Rock recently announced the recipients of its 2018 First Ascent Award, a grant that is dedicated to promoting mountain exploration and first ascents… Read More »2018 Grit and Rock First Ascent Award recipients announced

Viewing the sunrise on Mt. Baker with the MSR Advance Pro 2 Ultralight tent. [Photo] Mallorie Estenson

MSR Advance Pro 2 Ultralight: a single-wall, four-season tent that is simple and convenient

by Mallorie Estenson

Mallorie Estenson, an alpine guide and climber based in the Pacific Northwest, has been using the MSR Advance Pro 2 Ultralight–a single-wall, four-season tent–on some… Read More »MSR Advance Pro 2 Ultralight: a single-wall, four-season tent that is simple and convenient

The author with the Blue Ice Yeti 50L backpack in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. [Photo] Chris Wood

The Blue Ice Yeti 50L Pack: Small innovations that make an impact

by Mike Lewis

Blue Ice is a small, relatively new company that started in a garage in Europe and now has a presence in North America. IFMGA/AMGA guide… Read More »The Blue Ice Yeti 50L Pack: Small innovations that make an impact

Nanga Parbat (8126m). [Photo] Guilhem Vellut, Wikimedia

Elisabeth Revol rescued and Tomek Mackiewicz presumed dead on Nanga Parbat

by Derek Franz

Elisabeth Revol of France has been rescued and Tomek Mackiewicz of Poland is presumed dead on Nanga Parbat (8126m) in Pakistan after completing the second… Read More »Elisabeth Revol rescued and Tomek Mackiewicz presumed dead on Nanga Parbat

Elizabeth Hawley. [Photo] Courtesy of the Michael and Meg Leonard collection

Elizabeth Hawley Remembered

by Bernadette McDonald

Bernadette McDonald recounts the life of Elizabeth Hawley, who died January 26, 2018. Hawley was a prolific and esteemed journalist who lived in Kathmandu, Nepal,… Read More »Elizabeth Hawley Remembered

Auden in the Brooks Range

by David Roberts

In 1969, a young David Roberts buzzes the doorbell at the apartment of W. H. Auden, his literary hero, in hopes of inspiring the aging… Read More »Auden in the Brooks Range

Whitney Clark explores unknown terrain on a peak above Sphinx Lake in Kings Canyon, California. [Photo] Tad McCrea

American Alpine Club announces recipients for Cutting Edge Grants

by Derek Franz

The American Alpine Club recently announced that Whitney Clark, Ryan Johnson, Kurt Ross and Alan Rousseau will receive Cutting Edge Grants this year, totaling $20,000.… Read More »American Alpine Club announces recipients for Cutting Edge Grants

The Mountain Equipment Citadel Mitts. [Photo] Clint Helander

Mountain Equipment Citadel Mitt: A bastion of warmth in a light package

by Clint Helander

Alaskan alpinist Clint Helander finds the Mountain Equipment Citadel Mitt to be a lightweight and versatile option for climbs that require cutting down on bulk… Read More »Mountain Equipment Citadel Mitt: A bastion of warmth in a light package

Hugues Beauzile and Lucien Lulu Berardini climbing at the crag they helped develop in Claret, France. [Photo] Pascal Tournaire

The Force of the Soul: Hugues Beauzile

by James Edward Mills

In this feature from Alpinist 60, James Edward Mills recounts the story of Hugues Beauzile, the son of a Haitian immigrant who became one of… Read More »The Force of the Soul: Hugues Beauzile

Kyle Dempster soloed up to 6000 meters on Vigne peak to gain a better look around at the huge peaks surrounding him on the Baltoro Glacier in 2014. He'd traveled there to attempt Gasherbrum IV's Shining Wall with Urban Novak, but they called off their expedition after learning that some Slovenian friends of Novak's were missing, and Novak felt the need to return home to be with the surviving friends and family. Dempster commended Novak's decision, recalling the loss of his own cousin in a rappelling accident on Baffin Island in 2005. [Photo] Kyle Dempster

Application period opens for inaugural Kyle Dempster Solo Adventure Award

by Derek Franz

Today marks the official opening of the application period for the inaugural Kyle Dempster Solo Adventure Award. Applications are due by March 15 for trips… Read More »Application period opens for inaugural Kyle Dempster Solo Adventure Award