Cover
Mike and Mark Anderson on the first free ascent of Spaceshot, Zion National Park, Utah.
Photo by Andrew Burr

Forgotten Stone
Tooth Rock, Arizona, is the largest freestanding spire in the Southwest desert. What, haven’t heard of it? Here’s why.
Story by Fitz Cahall Photos by John Burcham

After the Goldrush
In Colorado you used to make a choice: live the high-country life near the ice climbing and skiing, or shack up in the lowlands near the good cragging. Now, towns like Ouray and Silverton let you have it all.
By Jared Ogden

Reality Check
In 1979, a cover of a climbing magazine set a dream into motion. Only a midlife crisis could make it come true.
By Heinz Zak

Gallery
Beauty, power, determination, and a well-bolted Daydream.

12 Editorial
Summer’s over: it’s harvest time.

20 Letters
Scientists, martyrs, and the Access Fund give us what for.

24 Hot Flashes
Space Shot and that New River roof crack go free, La Esfinge blitz, Alaska, and the Cordillera.

36 Happenings
Climbing debuts in the World Games, plus Melloblocco and RocTrip.

42 Off the Wall
Fire in Red Rocks, log-on Beta for roadtrippers, and miscellaneous news of the weird.

74 Tech Tips
Alpine: improvising rap anchors, Sport: Grigri quick-feed, Trad: crack footsies

85 Puzzlefest
Not up for “All Fourteen Eight-Thousanders?” If “eight Fourteeners” is more your style, we’ve got your crossword.

86 Equipment
Stoves for climbers — from tailgate to the high alpine.
By Dave Sheldon

92 Just Out
A bulletproof crag pack, a rope that lasts, and an adjustable harness with style.

94 Reviews
Camp cookery by climbers, Ridgeway’s latest, and more.

106 Vantage Point
Ashes to ashes: a careless friend’s last climb.
By Andrew P. Jenkins