Stewart's Climbing Blog April 2008 Archive

Chinese Going For the Summit?
When will the Olympic torch reach the summit? Photograph by Paula Bronstein, Getty Images Reports out of Tibet indicate that the Olympic torch has begun its journey to the summit of Mount ... Read More

Wednesday April 30, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Olympic Madness on Mt. Everest
Mt. Everest—A low point in Olympic history? Photograph: Getty Images It’s almost May and the beginning of the spring Mount Everest or Mount Qomolangma climbing season. Usually this time of year expeditions ... Read More

Monday April 28, 2008 | permalink | comments (2)

April's Amazing Ascents
Topo of Moonlight Buttress. From Rock Climbing Utah by Stewart M. Green. Some amazing and historic ascents have been made in Utah’s canyon country this April. On April 1 Alex Honnold, ... Read More

Thursday April 24, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Fort Reno: The Newest High Point at Washington DC
Map of Reno Hill. Map courtesy USGS Sharpen up your crampons and ice axe and get ready to climb—the last national high point has finally been identified and located in ... Read More

Saturday April 19, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Get in Shape for Summer Climbing
Jannette Pazer getting lots of slab mileage at Red Rock Canyon Open Space. Photograph © Stewart M. Green It’s spring again and time to start getting in shape for the ... Read More

Friday April 18, 2008 | permalink | comments (2)

Historic Dewey Bridge Burns
The Dewey Bridge burned through the night of April 6. Photo courtesy Grand County Sheriff Department It’s with great sadness that I report the passing of the Dewey Bridge, an ... Read More

Monday April 14, 2008 | permalink | comments (2)

Thin Air Kills Brain Cells
You may lose brain cells climbing 14,265-foot Longs Peak. Photo © Stewart M. Green Caution—climbing mountains is hazardous to your brain! A 2006 study by Spanish neurologists Nicolás Fayed, Pedro J. ... Read More

Saturday April 12, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Sandstone Tower Climbing
Photo: Ian cranking the first ascent of Squeeze- boxing with the Devil. Photo courtesy Dennis Jump I just got back from five days of sandstone climbing on the Colorado Plateau in ... Read More

Friday April 4, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)