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The Pearly Gates on Mt. Hood. [Photo] Maurico Portillo collection

Meditations of a Dreamer

by Mauricio Portillo

We’re sharing this story early from the upcoming issue of Alpinist 72 because it pertains to policies that may change depending on the outcome of… Read More »Meditations of a Dreamer

The author takes a snack break off trail in the Indian Peaks Wilderness, Colorado, while wearing the Dragon Alliance Flash LL Ions. [Photo] Catherine Houston

Dragon Alliance Flash LL Ion sunglasses: High quality with a big, bold style

by Mike Lewis

As an IFMGA/AMGA guide, Mike Lewis spends a lot of time in the mountains in all conditions, rain, snow or shine, and he appreciates the… Read More »Dragon Alliance Flash LL Ion sunglasses: High quality with a big, bold style

Mt. Forbes (3612m) with the East Face line (M4 WI3) climbed by Quentin Lindfield Roberts and Alik Berg drawn in red. [Photo] John Scurlock

Quentin Roberts and Alik Berg tick the first known ascent of Mt. Forbes’ East Face

by Derek Franz

The east face of Mt. Forbes (3612m) in the Canadian Rockies has presented a proud and obvious objective for generations of climbers, but it only… Read More »Quentin Roberts and Alik Berg tick the first known ascent of Mt. Forbes’ East Face

Editors, publishers form Outdoor Media for Inclusion to amplify diverse voices in outdoor media

by Staff Alpinist

A group of publishers and editors who oversee consumer and B2B outdoor media titles have formed the working group Outdoor Media for Inclusion (OM4I) to… Read More »Editors, publishers form Outdoor Media for Inclusion to amplify diverse voices in outdoor media

Topo of Running in the Shadows (VI AI5 M6 A0, 2000m),, Emperor Face, Mt. Robson. [Photo] Uisdean Hawthorn

American-Scottish team climb a new route on the Emperor Face of Yuh-hai-has-kun (Mt. Robson)

by Christopher Elliott

Between September 30 and October 2, Ethan Berman (US) and Uisdean Hawthorn (Scotland) completed a new line on the Emperor Face of Mt. Robson (3954m),… Read More »American-Scottish team climb a new route on the Emperor Face of Yuh-hai-has-kun (Mt. Robson)

Pictured here at sunset, Dook'o'oosliid, or Humphreys Peak (12,633'), is the highest point in Arizona. Dook'o'oosliid was once part of a much larger stratovolcano that erupted hundreds of thousands of years ago. [Photo] Chuck Lawsen

Water is Life

by Len Necefer

In this Wired story from Alpinist 71–which is now available on some newsstands and in our online store–Dine climber Len Necefer journeys to the sacred… Read More »Water is Life

5Point, Banff and No Man’s Land film festivals go virtual this October

by Derek Franz

Three film festivals are holding virtual events in the coming weeks: the 5Point Film Festival is October 14-18; Banff Mountain Film is October 31 through… Read More »5Point, Banff and No Man’s Land film festivals go virtual this October

A screenshot of the Climb the Hill panel that took place on Zoom, Wednesday, September 23. The discussion focused on public lands and the environment. Normally, Climb the Hill is an in-person event that takes place annually in Washington, DC. This year was a virtual gathering because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Clockwise, from top left to right, are professional climber Alex Honnold, gym owner Abby Dione, pro climber Tommy Caldwell, Congressman Joe Neguse, Access Fund Policy Director Erik Murdock, and American Sign Language interpreter Norma Villegas. [Photo] Derek Franz

Climb the Hill goes virtual: Zoom panels focus on public lands and DEI

by Derek Franz

As with so many other events around the world, the American Alpine Club and Access Fund’s annual Climb the Hill event was held virtually this… Read More »Climb the Hill goes virtual: Zoom panels focus on public lands and DEI