Weekly Feature Archives

Psycho Vertical

Posted October 15, 2008

"There is no emotion, no fear, no doubt. There is only the correct option."

Mountain Reconnaissance with John Scurlock

Posted October 8, 2008

John Scurlock talks about climbing, aviation, and what the two respective pursuits can learn from each other...

Introducing the Alpinist Film Festival Tour

Posted October 1, 2008

Alpinist's unique party has become too big for such a small town like Jackson to handle...

Short Pitches Writing Contest Winner

Posted September 24, 2008

In April, Alpinist launched its first online writing contest, Short Pitches. After receiving more than fifty entries, we had a tough job to do: pick one.

Inspirations, Part VII: Glen Denny

Posted September 17, 2008

During the long, cold bivouacs, quotes from Magnone's book kept coming back to me...

Memories of George Gardner

Posted September 10, 2008

This summer the climbing community lost a great friend, George Gardner.

The Future of Alpinist

Posted September 3, 2008

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 Celebrates El Capitan

Posted August 27, 2008

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: A Sea Cliff Photo Essay

Posted August 20, 2008

David Pickford shares his saltiest shots from the sea cliffs of the United Kingdom to preview Issue 25.

The Torre Traverse at Last

Posted August 13, 2008

Italian climbing legend Ermanno Salvaterra reflects on the Torre Traverse—what most consider the finest enchainment in Patagonian history.