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Derek Franz / July 14
Paula Wright / July 18
Early expeditions often combined the exploration of new heights with a search for rare botanical specimens. More than a century after both natural history and mountaineering fractured into subdisciplines, Associate Editor Paula Wright explores the impacts of climbing’s science gap and the need for a more unified focus on conservation in this Wired story from Alpinist 58.
Conrad Anker / July 5
Renowned alpinist Conrad Anker delivered the University of Utah's graduation commencement speech and received an honorary doctorate on May 3, 2017. This is a copy of his speech, which considers the current and future challenges faced by Earth's citizens, and the responsibility we have to address these global problems.
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Boreal Stetind: Light and comfy for slogging, but not well designed for technical climbing
Patagonia Ascensionist 40L Pack: Light, comfortable and functional
Black Diamond Access Hoody: Simple, warm and compact
One Flashy Hoody: Ortovox Merino Fleece Light
NW Alpine Eyebright Jacket: Burly and ultralight
Derek Franz / July 20
Derek Franz stepped into the new La Sportiva Kataki rock shoes and is impressed with their performance on "tiny little nothings." He found that the shoes functioned well for their intended purpose of climbing vertical to moderately overhanging terrain. Five stars.
5 out of 5 stars
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Michael Kennedy
From August 28 through September 3, 2016, former Alpinist Editor-in-Chief Michael Kennedy shared some photos and stories for the #alpinistcommunityproject about his time in Wyoming's Wind River Range during the 1970s and 1980s. The series appeared in conjunction with the release of Alpinist 55, which featured the Winds in a Mountain Profile by Paula Wright titled "Silences on the Map."
From September 11-17, 2016, Nick Aiello-Popeo shared some photos and stories with the #alpinistcommunityproject. Aiello-Popeo made his first trip to Talkeetna, Alaska, at the age of 20. The trip catalyzed him to become a full-time climber. He now lives with his wife in New Hampshire, where he guides in North Conway. He returns to the Alaska Range for two to three months every year.
From November 13-19, Cosmin Andron and Cristina Pogacean shared some photos and stories with the #alpinistcommunityproject. They are two Romanian alpinists. Cosmin is a former philosophy professor turned full-time mountain guide while Cristina, the saner half of the family, is a civil engineer who also moonlights as a certified mountain guide.
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