VANISHED // Climbing Magazine
The first snowfall of the year is usually a beautiful and joyous celebration in the small ski town of Mammoth Lakes in California’s Eastern Sierra, but the early October snow was disheartening for…
The Art of Adventure Writing // REI Co-op Journal
With an impressive list of mentees, including Alex Honnold and Jon Krakauer, and 29 books under his belt, David Roberts is nothing short of a legend. Here, he sheds light on the evolution of…
Climbing a Classic in Kings Canyon National Park // Visit Mammoth Insider Blog
As the sun finally lifted over the horizon, the tall granite dome came into view. The cool air rose with the sun and I took off the beanie and down jacket I wore. …
Great Heights // Montage Magazine
In early January, climbers Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgensen captivated the world by scaling the Dawn Wall, and extremely smooth, 3,000-foot expanse of rock on Yosemite’s El Capitan. The duo’s 19-day climb…
Dave Turner Flies Like an Eagle // USHGPA Magazine
When Dave Turner landed in Verdi, Nevada last spring, he became the first paraglider to complete a full crossing of the state of California—and he did it solo and unsupported. Thirty days earlier…
Let’s Celebrate
It’s that time of year again. No not snow season. Not fall cleaning season either. The Outdoor Writers Association of California (OWAC) announced its annual Excellence in Craft Awards winners and yours truly…
A Profile of David Roberts on the Matador Network
DAVID ROBERTS sounds like he’s talking about mountaineering when he describes the highs and lows of his career as a writer. “Writing isn’t fun, but it sure is gratifying when it works,” Roberts…
