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I was dismayed to see the editors choose "McKinley" in the book I just received today. I looked at years prior, and apparently they started doing it last year. FWIW the Journal seems to continue calling it Denali.

Pretty strange to me, given the opinion of most climbers I know of, as well as locals, is "it's Denali". Curious what their reasoning was, and what they think the reasoning for this administration's name change is.

Hi!

I’m planning to climb Mont Blanc, but haven’t decided yet between the Goûter and Gonella routes.

I’m looking at the Rab Alpine Waterproof in 20D and 40D and wondering which would be the better choice. Is the 20D durable enough for Mont Blanc, or is the extra durability of the 40D worth the added weight?

I’d appreciate any advice from people with experience on Mont Blanc or similar alpine climbs. I might consider Elbrus or Kazbek in the future, but for now I’m focusing on Mont Blanc.

Thanks!

It seems at this point there are no unclimbed summits in the U.S. given all the FKT and Strava stuff.

What are the remaining peaks?

Hi amazing people,

Seeking your inputs on anything and everything related to planning Aconcagua next year.
I have done Kilimanjaro and a few smaller climbs in the Himalayas.
I’m in the process of researching the best operator for Aconcagua and any other recommendations.
Thanks I advance! 🙏

Ive been a hiker and trail runner for a while now and want to start getting into some bigger alpine climbs. Any advice on the best mountaineering courses in the UK and what gear to buy on a bit of a budget. I would rather buy once and not have to replace or upgrade later down the line for most things. Also what are the best 4,000m peaks for beginners (views and fun are just as important as difficulty).

Hey. I'm looking to hike White Mountain either later this year sometime early next year. From what I've read, the road to the trailhead is killer on vehicles without a high clearance. I do not have a high clearance vehicle. If anyone has one as is willing to use it and hike with me, let me know. I'll help with gas.

My group of 3 and I are interesting in taking a mountaineering and crevasse rescue course between now and early summer. We’ve summited Whitney, Shasta (Avalanche gulch), Russell, Middle Palisade, and a guided ascent of Allalinhorn. We’re interested in attempting Adams, Baker, and Rainier DC route this summer if ours skills are permitting. We’re operating on a limited budget. What course offers the best ROI? We’ve currently been considering the Alpine Institute 925$/3 days of crevasse skills on Baker. Is this sufficient for these mountains? Thanks!

Hi I want liner pair of socks and thick pair. What are the best merino wool socks you have used. Thanks

In over 20 years of hiking, climbing, mountaineering, etc, I've very rarely needed my repair kit. I think being diligent on upkeeping my kit has negated the need for repair items. Aside from repair tape, most things have never been needed. Expeditions to remote areas definitely require extensive repair kits as something like a stove failure means expedition ender. For quick and light single day romps, I'm wondering what else you folks would include for alpine climbing.

I carry the following on single day alpine climbs in a small ziplock bag:

• 2x 20" Voile Straps (multi use item for lots of things and a very good repair/first aid item, but I've never needed it for this purpose"
• Spare crampon toe bail (it's pretty consequential if one breaks)
• Spare lightweight linking bar (I carry the flex bar for my petzl crampons because it's lighter, again I've never broken a linking bar, but it's pretty consequential)
• Some Siga Wigluv Tape (I only know of 1 source in the US for it, but it is awesome repair tape)
• A small pair of Titanium Scissors for cutting repair patches

I've got a lighter, a small knife, and a headlamp with a spare battery. I'm not skiing otherwise there's some specific tools I'd carry.

I always ensure my nuts and bolts are tight on my tools or crampons if they have them. So I've never needed to carry hex tools into the field for day trips. I don't carry a file, and touch up my tools or crampons often before a climb.

Because.... alpinism, I want to keep my repair items as light and minimal as possible. Suggestions from real world experiences?

I just wanted to raise some awareness that the movie "The Last First: Winter K2" is available now on Apple TV. It's a documentary about the K2 winter attempt of the late Ali Sadpara and John Snorri. It also features Nims, who sadly passed away recently as well.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt39150288/

I am not affiliated with this film and I'm not profitting from this post. I just wanted people to see the beautiful souls of those that we've lost.

For reference, I live on the east coast so don’t have easy access to mountains as much as I’d like. I’m considering taking a mountaineering course on Mt. Shasta for $1500, but am also trying to gauge whether or not it would be better to simply take a basic mountaineering course and summit easy mountains with a guide outside of the US instead. Currently I have climbed up Cotopaxi and hiked up Mt. Whitney, but these are basically just walks up. Eventually in the far future, I want to work up to climb Chimborazo and Aconcagua. Would love to hear your thoughts!

Hey guys, I’m from Australia but had to come to Europe for family, and when I booked my trip I gave myself 9 days in Chamonix before I go back, 6th–15th Oct.

Had a partner to climb with, but most likely they’ll want to go later now, which is obviously the right thing to do. Just wondering if anyone else is around then to try and attempt some routes, if there are even any enjoyable ones left.

I wanted to try Cosmics arete and Midi NF, but have heard that currently Cosmic’s Arete is in its worst state.

Also, I do have reasonable experience, I’ve spent almost 2 months a year in the NZ Alps for the last few years, but have none in the Alps, so this is something to consider.

Sorry if this is the wrong sub just in desperate need of a climbing partner or direct ion towards the right place.