A Conversation With Len Necefer

In the last installment of The Firn Line in 2018, we’ll get to know climber, educator and activist, Len Necefer. Len holds a Ph.D in Engineering and Public Policy, and is founder of Natives Outdoors, an outdoor products company whose …

Wandering Writer: Chris Kalman

Growing up in the suburbs of northern Virginia, Chris Kalman was exposed to academia and team sports from a young age.  But by the time he reached high school, he discovered rock climbing, and was instantly hooked.  Always a deep …

Open Book: Kathy Karlo

  If you’re a climber, who consumes climbing related media like writing, video and podcasts – well, chances are, you’ve heard of Kathy Karlo. Kathy is the creative force behind For The Love Of Climbing, an entertaining and insightful blog …

Full Circle: Jon Waterman

  When I think back to my formative time as a young Alaskan climber, I’m often filled with memories and nostalgia that are overwhelming.  The wonder I felt when I first roped up to cross a boundless icefield, littered with …

Mount Robson’s Emperor Face

  The Canadian Rockies are home to some of the most iconic alpine peaks in North America.  Mountains like Alberta, Columbia, Edith Cavell and North Twin (to name a few) are synonymous with classic rockies alpine climbing: variable rock quality …

Learning To Fly: Pryce Brown

  Narrative On today’s episode of The Firn Line, we’ll get to know exploratory wingsuit jumper, Pryce Brown.   Growing up in the coastal town of Cordova, Alaska – Pryce was exposed to the vast beauty of Alaska from a …