alpinism

Some of you have been asking for more detail about the new Capitol Peak ski route, Neal Beidleman sent this along (more to come): No dignity on a knife ridge — Chris Davenport “Au Cheval” on Capitol Peak’s razor. The…

Davenport & Beidleman Nail Hairy New ski Route on Capitol Peak, ski mountaineering and backcountry trip.

The news of Doug Coombs’ death hit the ski world hard this past few days — as it should. Doug wasn’t known for taking unnecessary risks, indeed, it sounds like he was in guide mode and being careful when tragedy struck

Ski trip to Jackson Wyoming, beginning coverage of Dynafit brand as it was first being developed.

Italian backcountry skiing and ski mountaineering, guest blog by Steve Romeo.

Through the lens of history “Death Zone” was not at all depressing, but rather a supremely interesting view into the past. More, it was exciting to see that the climbing done by this team was an advanced form of Himalayan alpinism that involved tackling a monster wall, without a larger expedition