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Into The Khumbu: Ama Dablam
Loading ...“21,000ft and moving too fast. 3 years since I’d been exposed to this altitude and the feelings were all coming back. Going for the summit of Ama Dablam, we felt very alive.” IFMGA Guide Mark Allen leads an IMG team to one of the world’s highest peaks.
Throwing Horseshoes at China
Loading ...Pre-China, with motivation to climb nose diving, Kyle took a break. His alternative objective? A 34mi canyon circumnav with 21,000ft of vertical gain over good trail, 5.7 choss and miles of boulder hopping.
A Mountain Guide’s Fountain of Youth
Loading ...What does a ‘veteran’ Everest climber do to feel young? Phil Ershler shares the secret.
Into the Khumbu
Loading ...As Summer turns to Fall, Mark and I once again prepare for departure into the greater ranges. After warm months spent training, sending, and working, we find ourselves with strength and psyche to burn, ready to head into the big mountains.
Eight Hundred and Eighty Eight Hours
Loading ...Hurry up and wait. I think we might have set a record in our travels to Patagonia. From Denver International Airport it was a short 25 hours before we sat down and enjoyed our first Hamberguesa of the trip at El Rancho Grande. Three and a half weeks later, our speed record was our only achievement, period.
The Roaring 40’s
Loading ...Josh Gross and I had big plans this past season in Patagonia. Fitzroy, Poincenot, and maybe Cerro Standhardt… whatever we could put together in a month. But, the Gods had other ideas…
The Ruth Expedition: Field Updates
Loading ...Washington Natives Mark Allen and Graham Zimmerman embarked on a four-week expedition to the Central Alaska Range, establishing a new routes on Mt. Bradley. Here are their field reports and videos.
To the South Col
Loading ...May 11th
I am back in Deboche again taking some rest days. The past week has been very eventful. I arrived in Base Camp on May 3rd with another round of acclimatization necessary before getting set for a summit bid. The forecast was for high winds and a large dump of snow. In Base Camp, I [...]
Launching into the Unknown
Loading ...Mossy chimneys, phenomenal crack, a descent under darkness, and the satisfaction of the last candy bar. Blake Herrington and Rad Roberts launch into the unknown of the Cascades, sending a new route on Sloan Peak.
Aconcagua to Everest, pt.2
Loading ...This spring, Chad Kellogg is planning to set a new speed record on Everest. Training recently took him to Aconcagua to set a new route on the South Face and attempt a one day ascent of the standard route. Helping his ill partner be evacuated, dodging hourly serac avalanches, and soloing nearly 10,000′ in mixed conditions are only parts of the story. Here is Chad’s recount of three summit attempts.
