The Future of Alpinist
Alpinist was founded in 2002 in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Twenty-five issues, four film festivals and three websites later, we’re still psyched, and we’re still growing.
Alpinist was founded in 2002 in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Twenty-five issues, four film festivals and three websites later, we’re still psyched, and we’re still growing.
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 between the covers you’ll find here.
David Pickford shares his saltiest shots from the sea cliffs of the United Kingdom to preview Issue 25.
Italian climbing legend Ermanno Salvaterra reflects on the Torre Traverse–what most consider the finest enchainment in Patagonian history.
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 hungry? Professional videographer Evrard Wendenbaum steps in to answer a few questions about filming the trip.
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 who followed him to the world’s greatest peaks.
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 relaxed confidence to send exposed routes without a lifeline.
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 in this Alpinist.com Solo Series exclusive.
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 with Guy Lacelle.
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 walls.