History of Climbing
Climbing and mountaineering have a long and colorful history. Learn about the history of climbing, landmark first ascent, and famous climbers.
A New Desert Route With Layton Kor -- Climbing With a Legend
A story about the first ascent of a desert tower that I climbed with the legendary rock climber Layton Kor, Everest climbing hero Ed Webster, and British climber Dennis Jump in the Arizona desert.
A story about the first ascent of a desert tower that I climbed with the legendary rock climber Layton Kor, Everest climbing hero Ed Webster, and British climber Dennis Jump in the Arizona desert.
1957 First Ascent of Half Dome
The landmark first ascent of the Northwest Face of Half Dome in Yosemite Valley in 1957 was the biggest wall yet climbed in the United States as well as the first Grade VI route.
The landmark first ascent of the Northwest Face of Half Dome in Yosemite Valley in 1957 was the biggest wall yet climbed in the United States as well as the first Grade VI route.
Julia Archibald Holmes
In 1858 Julia Archibald Holmes became the first woman to climb Pikes Peak, one of Colorado's most famous Fourteeners. Read all about Holme's landmark ascent here.
In 1858 Julia Archibald Holmes became the first woman to climb Pikes Peak, one of Colorado's most famous Fourteeners. Read all about Holme's landmark ascent here.
Ed Webster Utah Canyon Country Photo Gallery
Enjoy this gallery of historic rock climbing photographs by Ed Webster of his many landmark first ascents in the Utah canyon country.
Enjoy this gallery of historic rock climbing photographs by Ed Webster of his many landmark first ascents in the Utah canyon country.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Read pioneer Colorado climber Albert Ellingwood's trip report in Outing magazine about his 1920 first ascent of Lizard Head in southwest Colorado.