August 2010 - 287 - High Country Issue
FEATURES
GALLERY And now for something completely different: the 2010 Bouldering World Cup in Vail, CO. By Caroline Treadway
SKYLADDERS Far above timberline, these are the proudest rock climbs in North America. They will rivet your attention and inspire wild dreams of alpine glory. Think youre up for it? Surprise most check in at about 5.8. Story and photos by Kennan Harvey
UNDER ANGEL WINGS Californias High Sierra is littered with pristine boulders, some located so far out in the backcountry that no one would ever hike in the pads needed to climb them. Or would they? By Shawn Diamond Photos by Damon Corso
THE ONE THING What one thing most helped you improve? Thats the question answered by 10 of Americas top rock climbers. By Dave Sheldon Photos by Andrew Mann
SAWTOOTH DAYDREAM Join the author in his quest to fulfi ll a fantasy as two strong teams of women tick the burly classics of the Elephants Perch in Idaho. Story and photos by James Q Martin
DEPARTMENTS
Contributors James Q Martin, Mark Fisher, Shawn Diamond, Kate Nelson
Editorial Paying homage to the high country
Letters
Just OutGear you'll need to survive the conditions of the alpine, plus a full-size crash pad that can go anywhere
Tech TipsBe Prepared: Have a "what-if" plan for alpine Technique: Improve your sport climbing (and you don't even have to train harder)
Whipped ... and benched. Anatomy of the injured psyche
Ten Things...You didn't know about granite
2010 Shoe ReviewIt all happens here, where the rubber meets your dreams. Thirty shoes, field-tested.
Classic ClimbsThe Simply-Burly no, correction: the Stanley-Burgner. Prusik Peak, Washington
Mileage Tetons cragging cable-car style
Anchored Black Hills benefactor Mike Cronin
Perspective The guiding spirit: Rod Newcomb