![The red line shows the route taken by Marc-Andre Leclerc and Tom Livingstone on January 3 for the first winter ascent of the Navigator Wall on Canada's Mt. Slesse. They estimated the difficulties to be M7+ R or Scottish VIII or IV, according to Livingstone. [Photo] Marc-Andre Leclerc](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/navigator-wall-winter-ascent-1-930x620.jpg)
The first few days of January provided good conditions for Marc-Andre Leclerc and Tom Livingstone to make the first winter ascent of Mt. Slesse’s Navigator… Read More »Good conditions result in new winter ascents of Slesse’s Navigator Wall and satellite peaks
The American Alpine Club has announced the recipients of its 2018 Climbing Awards, given annually to distinguish individuals for their service, leadership and accomplishments. This… Read More »American Alpine Club announces 2018 Climbing Awards, Annual Benefit Dinner
![An overview of Alan Rousseau and Tino Villanueva's attempt at a route up Rungofarka's north face (center), their successful route up the north ridge (left), which they dubbed The T and A Show (VI M6 WI4+, 1200m), and their descent route (right). [Photo] Alan Rousseau](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/xrungofarka-1-930x620.jpg.pagespeed.ic.pVYIgRiTdP.jpg)
From September 30 to October 4, Tino Villanueva and Alan Rousseau completed a long and technical new route on the north ridge of Rungofarka (6495m),… Read More »Tino Villanueva and Alan Rousseau establish The T&A Show on Rungofarka
![Hauling the pig with the Sterling WorkPro static rope on Prodigal Sun, Zion National Park. [Photo] Derek Franz](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/xsterling-workpro-1-1-930x620.jpg.pagespeed.ic.gKo0NKw-xL.jpg)
Alpinist Digital Editor Derek Franz recently used the Sterling WorkPro static line to haul a 100-pound bag on his first solo big wall. The WorkPro… Read More »Sterling WorkPro: A static rope that is supple with a high strength-to-weight ratio
