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BusinessWeek
May 13, 2010
Ken Wells |
South Africa: A Big Bounce from the World Cup The nation's economy has grown since the end of apartheid. On the eve of the World Cup, it measures how far it has come and how far it has to go   |
Outside
June 2006
Katie Arnold |
She Rocks Steph Davis knows the downside of being one of the world's best women climbers like living out of a car for seven years and having your mom suggest (frequently) that you're out of your mind. The upside? Yosemite. The Andes. And a life in which every day is a thrilling vertical grab. |
Outside
April 2005
Elizabeth Weil |
Babes on Belay Four young climbers hit the road in search of big rock, girl power, and a heavenly interlude of physical bliss. |
Outside
April 2010
Dean King |
In the Land of the Human-Sucking Bogs Retracing Mao Zedong's epic 1934 Long March through China's Great Snowy Mountains, the author gains a new respect for the few who survived -- and discovers a rugged wilderness ripe for modern adventure. |
Outside
February 2008
Dave Hahn |
Aces High Make one of the world's greatest Everest guides face his fear of heights by sending him 3,000 feet up El Capitan with Conrad Anker, Jimmy Chin, and Ivo Ninov. The result will be panic attacks, cold sweats, and one order of Depends. |
Outside
September 2003
Maria Coffey |
The Survivors "He died doing what he loved best," they always say. But when climbers meet their end on the high peaks, the ordeal is just beginning for their wives, husbands, children, parents, and friends. An exclusive excerpt from Where the Mountain Casts Its Shadow |
Reason
September 2004
John Blundell |
Try, Beloved Country Rumors of South Africa's decline are greatly exaggerated. With a black majority that is stunning in its patience, understanding, and willingness to find a way, South Africa will not only survive but thrive. |
Outside
June 2003
Nick O'Connell |
Mountaineering 101: Top Ten From Half Dome to Denali, meet the best teachers in the business, progressively ratchet up your skill set, and graduate at the top of the continent. |
Outside
September 2005
Mark Jenkins |
The Elements of Style It's time for a radical reform of high-altitude mountaineering -- and a fresh debate over what it means to climb right |
BusinessWeek
February 28, 2005
Carol Matlack |
Dollar-Friendly Destinations: South Africa Finding your own way can be a lot more rewarding than a package tour -- and less expensive. But stick to the well-guarded tourist spots; the sprawling all-black settlements are dangerous, and a "township tour" is recommended. |
Outside
September 2006 |
What the Pros Know: Mount Everest Guides Debate The experts weight in on the risks and rewards of climbing Mount Everest. |
Fast Company
December 2003
Jim Collins |
Leadership Lessons of a Rock Climber For this noted management writer and thinker, the mountain is the ultimate classroom. Here's what he has learned from climbing it. |
High on Adventure
August 2000
Lee Juillerat |
Climbing Mount Rainier "Magic Light" on a Magic Mountain |
AskMen.com
Steve Richer |
How To: Go Rock Climbing Learn the basics of rock climbing, including what gear you'll need and where to go. |
Knowledge@Wharton
September 24, 2003 |
A Lofty Take on Leadership: Mountain Climbing and Managing Companies Wharton management professor Michael Useem has just published a book using experiences in mountain climbing to describe how business leaders reach their summits. |
Lucire
April 9, 2011 |
South Africa: game on! A year after the World Cup, the "new" South Africa is more alive and kicking than ever -- an enduring testament to Nelson Mandela and other courageous souls who made it possible, observes Elyse Glickman |
High on Adventure
June 2003
Dena Bartolome |
A "Peak" Experience Hiking and climbing Spain's hidden Picos de Europa |
Outside
August 2005 |
Ed Viesturs Retires Over the past 16 years, Steady Eddie has spent an estimated 25 days above 8K (26,240 feet) en route to becoming the first American to climb all 14 mountains above that height. |
HHMI Bulletin
Aug 2010
Christie Aschwanden |
Joaquin Espinosa's Rock Climbing Adventures A scientists explains his attraction to rock climbing. |
Outside
May 2002
Mark Kroese |
Queen of the Mountain In her new autobiography, Lynn Hill, the worlds's most accomplished female rock climber, looks back on three decades of big climbs, big falls, and bigger egos... |
AskMen.com
Colin Robertson |
Cruising In Cape Town One of the most beautiful cities in the world, Cape Town is quickly becoming a top tourist destination. |
Real Travel Adventures
October 2006
Ron Kapon |
The New South Africa A lot has changed in this country in the last 28 years. All for the better. |
Outside
June 2003
Clyde Soles |
Chalk It Up Experience is the key to mountaineering prowess, but high-altitude fitness makes all the difference on summit day. |
Outside
April 2006
Josh Dean |
Social Climber Is the chalk-bag crowd ready to go upscale? New York City bouldering pioneer Ivan Greene thinks so, and he wants to lead the way with his new clothing line. |
Outside
March 2010
Alison Kelman |
World Cup Adventures South Africa is creating new hotels in preparation for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Thanks to now-vacant rooms, plus an exchange rate of seven rand to the dollar, you can get bargains. |
Outside
January 2004
John Galvin |
The Boof Will Set You Free When Ed Lucero plummeted 105.6 feet over Canada's Alexandra Falls, he set a new world record for the highest plunge in a kayak. What was he thinking? |
Outside
June 2003 |
Virgin Ascents So you want to climb a mountain, but you've never done it before. No sweat -- there's a first time for everything. Even the world's greatest climbers were once beginners like you, gearing up with ropes, carabiners and crampons and heading for the hills for their first technical ascents. |
