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The Wide Tour by Mary Eden (an excerpt from Volume 25)

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  • Denali Rescue, 1979: The Untold Full Story

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    In this episode, we have climbing legends Jamie Logan, Jack Tackle, and Ken Currens on the podcast to retell the story of an accident and rescue on Denali from 1979. Jack Tackle and Ken Currens were climbing partners with a number of big mountains and first ascents under their belt, and in 1979, it was their first trip to the Alaska Range. They had decided to attempt the unclimbed southeast face of Denali (also known as Mount McKinely). This face would later become known as the Isis Face. In the middle of the climb, Ken, on lead, took a 250 ft fall when snow gave way beneath him. Once the rope came taught, he was hanging in mid air over a cliff, his femur badly broken. The rescue that followed is a story for the ages. We dive into the mechanics of the accident, what Jack Tackle had to do to get help, and how Jamie Logan and Mugs Stump—two of the most impressive alpinists of the time—were critical in helping save Ken. She and Mugs are especially known for the first ascent of the Emperor Face the year before, and though Mugs has passed, Jamie was able to fill us in on their experience of the rescue. In this episode, these climbing legends put together, in real time, the pieces of this story (that they all remember a tad bit differently)—47 years later. Learn More About Jack Tackle Learn More About Jamie Logan The First Ascent of the Emperor’s Face in the AAJ https://americanalpineclub.org/news/2026/3/5/denali-rescue-1979-the-untold-full-story
  • 2025 AGM Recap & Survey

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    The Ontario climbing season is winding down. There’s no better time to reflect on what’s happened this year. Here’s what we’ve been up to! Fill out our 2025 Climber Survey... https://www.ontarioallianceofclimbers.ca/2025/11/23/2025-agm-recap-survey/
  • New Film Girl Climber Screens on IMAX

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    “I wanted to do this one because it’s the epitome of big wall free climbing.” – Emily Harrington The post New Film Girl Climber Screens on IMAX appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/new-film-girl-climber-screens-on-imax/
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  • Isabelle Faus Climbing a South Africa V14

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    One of America's most accomplished boulderers adds Mirta to her long list of V14 climbs The post Isabelle Faus Climbing a South Africa V14 appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/isabelle-faus-climbing-a-south-africa-v14/
  • Lead finals | Seoul 2024

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  • Are #crack gloves aid? #climbing

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    The June 30 landslides hit the alpine valley of Bavona—home to many top-shelf boulder problems—leaving seven individuals dead and five more missing. https://www.climbing.com/news/landslides-val-bavona-switzerland/