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Cold … Read the resthas been making the rounds at film festivals across the globe and took the grand prize at the 2011 Banff Mountain Film Festival this year. Climber, photographer and filmmaker Cory Richards took a few minutes to tell me about his life now making movies on the highest mountains in
Sometimes aspiring athletes need a little guidance from experienced veterans to reach their highest potential. World-class climber Conrad Anker took a small team to lead newbie mountaineers to the summit of Denali and show them the finer points of performance at altitude. Used to shredding snow at lower elevations often… Read the rest
When officials received a call at 12:35pm on Friday from a climber requiring assistance on First Flatiron in Boulder, Colorado, saying his friend was “not acting right,” they likely didn’t expect the friend to be half-naked and likely high on mushrooms.
Emergency crews were able to retrieve and treat the… Read the rest
If you’re a climber in the market for a new job and happen to live near—or be willing to move to—Golden, Colorado, you might want to check out this job listing. The American Alpine Club (AAC) is hiring a Conservation and Advocacy Director to operate from their main base (which… Read the rest
In July, the American Alpine Club (AAC) announced its decision to make the esteemed American Alpine Journal (AAJ) available only to AAC Members, thus excluding hundreds of climbers who also rely on the Journal… Read the rest for details of the world’s most notable climbs. While some supported the change, it also sparked
In 2002, Craig DeMartino miraculously survived a 100-foot fall after a miscommunication with his climbing partner. Watch the video above to hear his story.
[Via: Matador TV]… Read the rest
The compound fracture of New Haven, Connecticut firefighter Lt. Jay Schwartz’s ankle is the result of what is called “making the push” when a firefighter is faced with the moment they have to lay their life on the line to save another.
Last Thursday Schwartz and two other firemen, James… Read the rest
Artist and climber, Doug Lloyd, has a distinct vision to pair expressive imagery with the prominent rock features of America’s most respected climbing sites. He will travel to 12 climbing areas, study the ancient art and iconography of the region and then create his artistic interpretation at the site of… Read the rest
A while back, National Geographic’s Bryan Smith begged the question, “Does Everest still matter to you?” in hopes of understanding the continued intrigue of the world’s tallest mountain. Many alpinists see the peak’s summit as the ultimate mountaineering goal while others find it to be an expensive, ego-filled endeavor that… Read the rest
Last October, New Hampshire rock climber Paul Stauffacher was diagnosed with Stage Four Hodgkins-Lymphoma. His doctors thought he’d probably die. And then, when things seemed they couldn’t get worse, they did. Stauffacher’s friend, only weeks later, was diagnosed with terminal cancer, too.
“There were days at a time where I… Read the rest
Ron Kauk is one of the best known climbers in Yosemite Valley. He was among that early generation of big wall pioneers that set the standards and established the major routes that are still popular today. Since 1974, he’s been a regular in the Yosemite climbing community. Having made the… Read the rest
A mountain climber miraculously survived after falling 400 meters—that’s roughly 1,312 feet—while attempting to summit Mount Lefroy last weekend. The man, 27, reached the top of the mountain with a friend at about 1pm on Saturday, according to the National Post… Read the rest. He unroped and was looking for a different
Beginning October 1, 2011, the 2012 Mugs Stump Award will be accepting grant applications for small climbing teams with fast and light alpine objectives. The Mugs Stump Award was created in 1993 to celebrate the legacy of the late Mugs Stump. Each year, it awards grants to individuals and teams… Read the rest
The fall adventure movie season kicks off in Boulder next week with the Reel Rock Film Tour. A collaboration between Colorado’s Sender Films and Big Up Productions of New York, Reel Rock is an inspiring international event that brings together local outdoor enthusiasts to revel in the sport of climbing.… Read the rest
Fall is on it’s way to the Northern Hemisphere whether you want to acknowledge it or not. Come mid-September we’ll all be sporting pants and lightweight jackets instead of shorts and tees. So, in the face of cooler temps and shorter days, why not give yourself something to look forward… Read the rest
