Alpinist Magazine Issue 61 - Spring 2018 Gift Subscription

Alpinist Magazine Issue 61 - Spring 2018 Gift SubscriptionFeatures The Beckey Effect When he died last October, Fred Beckey, often referred to as the "indomitable," left behind an unprecedented legacy of first ascents across North America, as well as a legend shaped by decades of lore from all who encountered him in the mountains. In this article, Brad Rassler unravels the myth of the "original dirtbag," while Megan E. Bond, Alex Bertulis, Cameron M. Burns and Douglas McCarty share encounters with one of the

icy walls—while local guide Dawa Sherpa describes what it's like to live and work near the base of a mountain sacred to his culture

Arno Ilgner 93 - Full Value It's often said that climbing exposes our true selves

Jim Surette Full Value How "Sketchy Kelly" got his nickname

the modern climbing writer Jeff Long retells Bridger's attempt on "Glass Mountain

the backcountry movement is full of characters

PERSPECTIVE: EARLY RISER

Avalanche Poodle facepalm

Derek Franz finds a doorway to the other side

In Memory: Kyle Ebbett

Don’t be surprised if your PoleClinometer out-lasts your ski poles

New gear is great

the annual Gear Test Week reigned over Powder Mountain