Video by Joe Iurato/IndeVisual Productions - Photos Courtesy Michael KennedyAs long as it was at least a little bit out there, Mugs Stump was always psyched for something, be it a big wall, long free route, frozen waterfall, or high alpine face. A true “climber’s climber,” he wanted to stay on the edge, pushing the envelope of possibility, getting to that rare place where you climb intuitively, fluidly, unburdened by doubt and fear. It’s a legacy worth celebrating, and the Mugs Stump Award, established in his memory in 1993, has recently more than doubled the grants available for 2008. Further information, past trip reports, and applications are available at mugsstumpaward.com.
