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Alpinist Celebrates El Capitan
For Issue 25’s profile of El Capitan, we worked with the finest photographers ever to grace the Valley. Those historically significant images we couldn’t fit
David Pickford: A Sea Cliff Photo Essay
David Pickford shares his saltiest shots from the sea cliffs of the United Kingdom to preview Issue 25.
The Torre Traverse at Last
Italian climbing legend Ermanno Salvaterra reflects on the Torre Traverse–what most consider the finest enchainment in Patagonian history.
Exotic Hampi: Video and Interview
Follow climber Liv Sansoz to Hampi, India, where among palm trees, rice fields and ancient temples, she experiences some of the world’s greatest bouldering. Still
The Boys of Everest
An excerpt from Clint Willis’s book, The Boys of Everest–a semi-historical ride through the life of Sir Chris Bonington and the ragtag group of Brits
Solo, Part V: Steph Davis
Steph Davis is one of the world’s most accomplished female free soloists. She explains, in this Alpinist.com Solo Series exclusive, how she replaces fear with
Solo, Part IV: Alexander Huber
What does it take to free solo 500 meters of 5.12? That’s a question only the likes of Alex Huber can answer–and here he does
Solo, Part III: Guy Lacelle
After exploring the minds of rock master Alex Honnold and big wall diva Silvia Vidal, the Solo Series delves into the world of ice climbing
Solo, Part II: Silvia Vidal
Last week, Alex Honnold opened the Solo Series with his take on free soloing. This week, Silvia Vidal shares her thoughts on aid soloing big
Solo, Part I: Alex Honnold
Alex Honnold kicks off the Weekly Feature Solo Series with insight on his vertically defined world.
Aconcagua Speed Riding: Video and Interview
Francois Bon takes a three-minute trip down the south face of Aconcagua, then lives to tell about it.