Dec/Jan 2012
Volume 13, Issue 6
Features
A PhD in the School of Rock and Snow
Story by Lauren Watson
There is an old saying "those who cannot do, teach." The ACMG is an exception; you have to be able to do both. read »
Bubba's Alpine Album
Story by By Barry Blanchard
The perfection of the climbing touched me. It was like my imagination had merged into reality and my dreams had left the vault of my mind to create the ice and granite that I was ascending. read »
The Diggers
Story by Jeremy Frimer and Suzanne Jolly
While steep, hard climbs are naturally cleaner, moderate routes are covered in vegetation. To become rock climbs, they require the work of the Diggers, a leaderless, non-organized collective of otherwise ordinary climbers. read »
Mammut Photo Contest
Mammut Photo Contest Winners read »
What's New For Ice
Story by Gus Alexandropoulos
Unlike rock climbing, where gear and clothing can last several seasons, ice climbing and all its variants are significantly harder on equipment. So rather than go out with last year's duct-taped clothing and worn down tools, climbers should update their kit with this season's newest offerings. read »
Departments
What's New for Indoor Climbing
Story by Gus Alexandropoulos
Here are a few items that can make that indoor training experience a little more pleasant this winter. read »
