1998-1999: Cracks in the Walls
COFFEE LIFTS ON THE AIR. A dog marks time (and place) in the distance, its tail a silent metronome. The cold air, gently sinking, pulls
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1967–Anguished Moans; Occasional Songs: Mt. Tyree, Antarctica
This year will mark the 50th anniversary of the 1966 American Antarctic Mountaineering Expedition. This is John Evans’s story of the first ascent of Mt.
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Through the Field: A Photo Essay
We reached out to Graham Zimmerman, author of “Through the Field: The First Ascent of Changi Tower and The Southwest Ridge of K6 West,” in
Mooncakes and Rice: Qionglai Mountains
Qionglai Mountains, China. After several weeks of effort spread out between bouts of rainfall, Szu-ting Yi and her husband Dave Anderson completed their new route
AAC Recognizes David Allfrey for Outstanding Accomplishment
“It’s a huge honor. I’m in shock about whole thing,” David Allfrey said when we congratulated him after hearing that the American Alpine Club awarded
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Yosemite in the Fifties The Iron Age: An Interview with the Photo Collector
Photographer Dean “Bullwinkle” Fidelman, a 1970s Stonemaster, has called Yosemite his home for decades, first arriving there in 1971. He has produced several books celebrating
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Metanoia
IT’S DIFFICULT TO SEPARATE WHAT part of the Eiger’s ambience is due to its actual limestone, snow and ice, and what part is due to
Conrad Anker’s Guest Postings December 8 to 14
From December 8–14, we shared glimpses of Conrad Anker’s life through images and short stories via the Alpinist Community project. Anker has authored first ascents
The Trail, the Road, and the Space Between
The story of Cochamo can start anywhere. But since the trail is where all climbers now begin their adventures, that is where this story will
Dreams on a Yellow Bike
I’ve been on the move for four hours. My first summit, strapped in winter snow, falls further behind me. I step off the ridge into
Squirreling Away First Ascents on the Storm Creek Headwall
Canadian alpinists Jon Walsh and Michelle Kadatz, both from Calgary, Alberta, recently visited the Storm Creek Headwall.
Paul Zizka’s Social Media Guest Postings November 30 to December 6
From November 30 to December 6 we presented photos by Paul Zizka as part of our Alpinist Community project.