New Routes: Kjersti Gedde
Have you ever been on a path, where it seemed like everything was lining up the way it should be – things were going smooth, your life felt perfect – and then one day, seemingly out of the blue, something …
The Creative Path: Tony Perelli
On today’s episode of The Firn Line, we’ll get to know Alaskan-based wilderness adventurer, woodworker, potter and teacher, Tony Perelli. Tony grew up in the farm country of Wisconsin, playing sports as a kid, but also developing a passion for …
The Bond: Simon McCartney
On today’s episode of The Firn Line, we’ll get to know alpinist and author, Simon McCartney. Back in the late 70’s – the norms of mountaineering were transforming – moving away from the heavy siege style tactics of the past, …
A Conversation With Caroline Van Hemert
On today’s episode of the firn line, we’ll get to know author, biologist and wilderness adventurer, Caroline Van Hemert. Caroline has an impressive life resume: She’s a mother of two boys, holds a Ph.D in wildlife biology (as well as …
Ruth Gorge Grinder
In April, 2019, alpinists Alan Rousseau and Jackson Marvell flew into the Ruth Gorge, intent on repeating “Blood From The Stone”, arguably one of the most difficult routes in the Alaska Range. But when the duo found poor conditions on …
The Mountains In My Life
With love to the families, friends and community surrounding Jess Roskelley, David Lama and Hansjörg Auer