The Question: The Direct East Face of Golgotha
The Revelation Mountains, Alaska, during Clint Helander and Jason Stuckey’s first ascent of Apocalypse (9,345′) in April 2013. David Roberts noticed the distant range in 1966, while he was on an expedition to the Kitchatna Spires.
Grip-Positive Winter Runners: Icebug DTS BUGrip
DTS BUGrip provides a comfortable, somewhat cushy, and nimble ride, with positive traction for nearly all conditions.
Arc’teryx Nozone 35 Pack: An Alpine Climbing Workhorse
While the basic anatomy of a pack hasn’t evolved much since the hand-sewn rucksacks of Norman Clyde, a thoughtfully designed pack can be a major help to a day in the mountains. There’s a fine line, however, between a smooth design and gimmicks.
John Price: Canadian Rockies Ice
Photographer John Price has been climbing for the past six years and shooting photos for the past three.”I’ve been lucky to have photographic mentors in the Rockies,” he tells us.
The Gift: Tahu Rutum, West Face, Karakoram, Pakistan
“I always thought it that it looked like a Patagonian spire misplaced in Pakistan,” Dempster says.
