February 2012 – 302

FEATURES

THE SANDSTONE ALPS: Utah’s San Rafael Reef isn’t for everyone. And that’s exactly why some climbers love it.
By Jeff Achey. Photos by Kennan Harvey

THE GOLDEN PITONS: Climbing’s 10th annual survey of the year’s most outrageous climbing achievements.
By the Editors

CATSKILLS ICE: New York’s Catskill Park is a little-known mecca for ice climbing, within a half day’s drive of millions of people.
By Peter Bronski. Photos by Anne Skidmore

STRENGTH + STRETCH: Six essential yoga poses for climbers.
By Lizzy Scully

DEPARTMENTS

Editorial
Celebrating 10 years of Climbing’s Golden Pitons

Letters

Mileage
Tufas, tufas, and more tufas—no, this isn’t sport climbing in Spain. The Homestead in Arizona offers a feast of pinches in the backcountry.

Classic Climbs
You’ve trained for months doing pull-ups with your ice tools. Now you’re ready for Wyoming’s Golden Tears (WI4+).

Hot Spots
Roofs: you can love ‘em or hate ‘em. Either way, here are seven roofs 5.10+ and under that we’re sure you’ll want to do.

Gear
Spot on! Eight crashpads for cushion your landing. Plus, your favorite softshell just got a major upgrade.

Tech Tips
The ins and outs of drilling an emergency anchor. Plus, unorthodox ways to use a camera.

Perspective
From climbing to writing to promoting ultimate fighters, Stephanie Forte does it all.