Cold Smoke and Couloirs: A Ski Guide's Day on the Pika Glacier
"The combination of stable snow, bottomless powder, and flawless visibility made the whole pitch feel improbably composed"
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"The combination of stable snow, bottomless powder, and flawless visibility made the whole pitch feel improbably composed"
Not every climb ends at the top. Learn how to handle not summiting, understand the role of decision-making and safety, and discover why experienced guides matter in the mountains.
Dispatches from Seth Burn's 2025 McKinley expedition. Poems, musings, and lively chatter from a great group of climbers.
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