Ascent – The vertical life 2011

Ascent brings you the world of climbing like you’ve never seen it before. Get
the inside story with the best climbing writers and photographers around.

Ascent will be a timeless piece filled with feature stories that showcases the
best in every facet of climbing. Outdoor inspiration comes from Steve Roper,
Geof Childs, Doug Robinson, Niall Grimes and Tommy Caldwell. The issue, which
will be rich with photos from Cory Rich, Simon Carter, Glen Denny and Nathan
Smith, will be printed on archival paper.

CONTENTS
No Free Ride by Tommy Caldwell
Lucky Strikes by Geof Childs
Genesis by Steve Roper
Astroman First Ascent by John Long
Smoke Blanchard by Do ug Rob inson
The Rock by Al ison Osius
Wide World photo essay by Simon Carter
Namaste by Niall Grimes
Jinxed by Roger Str appo Hughes
Deal Breakers by Jon athan Theseng a
Lifers photo essay by Nathan Smit