![Ugo di Vallepiana on the first ascent, with Paul Preuss, of Pic Gamba on the Peuterey Ridge in 1913. [Photo] Paul Preuss / Courtesy David Smart](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/xa69-mp-essay-1913-paul-preuss-1-930x620.jpg.pagespeed.ic.8Eeb3IggI5.jpg)
1912-1913: Paul Preuss
In this Mountain Profile essay from Alpinist 69–which is now available on newsstands and in our online store–David Smart recounts the bold endeavors of Paul… Read More »1912-1913: Paul Preuss
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![Ines Papert at the Glacier des Pelerins in front of the slopes of Mont Blanc during her attempt at a historical reenactment of Mary Isabella Straton's first winter ascent, with two guides, in 1876. [Photo] Thomas Senf](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/xa69-mpessay1-1-930x620.jpg.pagespeed.ic.-Kw5VIQw_0.jpg)
1876: A Winter’s Tale
In this Mountain Profile essay from Alpinist 69–which is now available on newsstands and in our online store–Alpinist Deputy Editor Paula Wright describes the first… Read More »1876: A Winter’s Tale
![The summit ridge of Manaslu (8163m), as featured in the 8000ers.com report. [Photo] Paulo Grobel](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/xa69-sharp-end-1-930x620.jpg.pagespeed.ic.e2J0KIyJFM.jpg)
The Measure of a Mountain
Looking at the role of summits in climbing history, from the early days to twentieth-century discussions and more recent Himalayan news about inaccurate claims, Editor-in-Chief… Read More »The Measure of a Mountain
![Bradley Briggs ascends broken terrain on the Coleman Glacier of Koma Kulshan (Mt. Baker), Washington. [Photo] Matthew Tangeman](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/xmt-baker-glaciers-1-930x620.jpg.pagespeed.ic.XCRHe_wESz.jpg)
The melting glaciers of Koma Kulshan
In this story that was commissioned as part of the Covering Climate Now campaign, Ilana Newman and photographer Matthew Tangeman document how melting glaciers have… Read More »The melting glaciers of Koma Kulshan
![Following in the footsteps of the famous Cascade Range guidebook author Harvey Manning. [Photo] Katie Ives](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/xa68-sharp-end-1-930x620.jpg.pagespeed.ic.r5T-JvlzmG.jpg)
In Search of Lost Peaks
In this Sharp End story from Alpinist 68–which is currently on newsstands–Alpinist Editor-in-Chief Katie Ives goes in search of a secluded alpine basin to retrace… Read More »In Search of Lost Peaks
![Bob Craig (left) and Dee Molenaar in Seattle, 2011. [Photo] John Scurlock](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/dee-molenaar-1-930x620.jpg)
A Visit with Dee Molenaar (1918-2020)
Dee Molenaar died January 19 at age 101. In honor of his inspiring life, we are sharing a profile written by Michael Ybarra for the… Read More »A Visit with Dee Molenaar (1918-2020)
![The south face of la Meije (3983m) and the upper Etancons Valley, with the Glacier Carre covered in snow during spring, Massif des Ecrins, France. [Photo] Manu Rivaud](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/a68-on-belay-1-930x620.jpg)
Melting Giants: La Meije, Massif des Ecrins, France
For 141 years since its first ascent, mountaineers from around the world traveled to climb la Meije in the Massif des Ecrins of France. Meanwhile,… Read More »Melting Giants: La Meije, Massif des Ecrins, France
![The Kendal Mint Cake. [Photo] Mike Lorenz](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/a68-tool-users-1-930x620.jpg)
Tool User: Kendal Mint Cake
In this Tool Users story that first appeared in Alpinist 68–which is now available on newsstands and in our online store–John Hessler explores the history… Read More »Tool User: Kendal Mint Cake
![[Illustration] Rhiannon Klee](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/a68-antonia-pozzi-1-930x620.jpg)
Blood That Dreams of Stone: Antonia Pozzi, Climbing Poet
During the early twentieth century, the talented young poet Antonia Pozzi sought freedom from her family and her society amid the rock spires of the… Read More »Blood That Dreams of Stone: Antonia Pozzi, Climbing Poet
![Katie Sauter in the Henry S. Hall Jr. American Alpine Club Library, Golden, Colorado. [Photo] Laura Sauter](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/a68-local-hero-katie-sauter-930x620.jpg)
Local Hero: Katie Sauter
Whether they’ve collected summits, books or memories, many climbers long to preserve records of the past. In this Local Hero story from Alpinist 68–which is… Read More »Local Hero: Katie Sauter
![Mandi Franz follows the Vector Traverse on Escape Artist (III 5.10-, 7 pitches) in the Black Canyon of the Gunnison, Colorado. [Photo] Derek Franz](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/a68-tcl-the-less-you-talk-1-930x620.jpg)
The Less You Talk
In this Climbing Life story from Alpinist 68, our digital editor Derek Franz articulates the value of staying quiet while climbing with his wife. “I’ve… Read More »The Less You Talk
![A broad-tailed hummingbird at Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory.[Photo] Jimmy Lee](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/thing-with-feathers-1-930x620.jpg)
The Thing with Feathers: On mountains, climate science and hope
In this story that was commissioned as part of the Covering Climate Now campaign, Michelle Dowd reports on her time spent observing scientists at Rocky… Read More »The Thing with Feathers: On mountains, climate science and hope