David Gottlieb on the crest of the west ridge of Kang Nachugo, Nepal. Joe Puryear
In the American Alpine Journal’s feature articles we hear from those who have made many of the most impressive first ascents of the year: the big routes that will become tomorrow’s legends. You’ll also find occasional articles on history, geography, first-ascent potential, mountain medicine, controversies, and more.
Authors include: Katsutaka Yokoyama, Bob Shepton, Bruce Normand, Alex Honnold, Joe Puryear, Malcolm Bass, Bjorn-Eivind Aartun, and Tamotsu Nakamura.
Authors include: Denis Urubko, Marko Prezelj, Kyle Demptser, Andy Houseman, Dodo Kopold, Joe Puryear, Jens Holsten, Jack Tackle, Gleb Sokolov, Yan Dongdong, Kim Hyung-il.
Authors include: Kazuya Hiraide, Kei Taniguchi, Katsutaka Yokoyama, Yusuke Sato, Chad Kellogg, Paul Knott, Bruce Normand, Ueli Steck, Valery Babanov, Simone Moro, Stefan Glowacz, Mike Libecki, Jordi Corominas, Maria Coffey.
