Alpinist 31

Dig into the rich history of Mt. Logan, and glimpse the future of Scottish
mixed climbing. Join Andy Kirkpatrick as he uncovers the mountain that defined
his life; shudder as Matt Samet stares down Death.

All That Is Gold
Amid the adventures of fatherhood and the terrors of `Scottish full
conditions`, Ian Parnell discovers that even small moments and peaks can seem
Himalayan at times. Ian Parnell
Light and Shadow

During 10 expeditions to the Cordillera Blanca, Leigh Ortenburger (1929-1991)
lugged heavy camera equipment at high altitude to capture some of the most
aesthetic (and dangerous) features in the mountain landscape. Glen Denny
depicts the effort and imagination that went into these photos, while Keese
Lane recounts a few remarkable climbs. Glen Denny

Escape Route
A hardman cries—but only five times (and once on his favorite mountain). Andy
Kirkpatrick

First Ascent
Not all classic climbs have grandiose heroic tales. Peter Haan narrates the
comedy of antics and errors that created Yosemite`s beloved Wheat Thin. Peter
Haan
Full Value
After growing up together, two young Pacific Northwest climbers confront the
consequences of a recent Cascades winter ascent. Jens Holsten

Off Belay
Help save the Bird. Marty Roberts