Kristin Harila K2 climber accused of stepping over a dying man to earn world record defends herself Carla Sinclair
Possum by Night A live version of The Mountain Goats' Possum by Night, and an essay celebrating the song Jennifer Sandlin
documentaries The Alpinist is an astonishing documentary about a man who pushed the limits of mountain climbing Popkin
futility closet In 1838 Frenchwoman Henriette d'Angeville set out to climb Mont Blanc despite almost universal opposition Futility Closet
crowded places Look at this crowded line of people waiting for their turn to climb Mt Everest Mark Frauenfelder
science fiction Exclusive excerpt of Rudy Rucker's new novel: Million Mile Road Trip Mark Frauenfelder