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John Otto Climbs Independence Monument
A short article and photo essay on the historic 1911 first ascent of Independence Monument in Colorado National Monument by John Otto.

Bradford Washburn American Mountaineering Museum
The Bradford Washburn American Mountaineering Museum in Golden, Colorado, explores the history of American climbing and climbers.

Reinhold Messner: Murdering the Impossible
Read this excerpt on National Geographic about Reinhold Messner's tragic ascent of the Rupal Face on Nanga Parbet.

John Gill and Early Bouldering History
Join John Gill, the father of modern bouldering, for an entertaining history of Early British Boulderers.

Sir Chris Bonington
Check out famed British mountaineer Sir Chris Bonington's website. Among his achievements are the first British ascent of the Eiger North Wall, first ascent of The Old Man of Hoy, and the leader of lots of Himalayan expeditions.

Albert Ellingwood's 1920 First Ascent of Lizard Head
Read pioneer Colorado climber Albert Ellingwood's trip report in Outing magazine about his 1920 first ascent of Lizard Head in southwest Colorado.