Scree

A place for updates about the print magazine and other miscellany. The name "Scree" is a callback to the original Summit's back-of-the-book section, a hodge-podge of letters to the editor, cartoons, poems, and other bits and bobs.

Scree

The Spirit of Scottish Winter Climbing: Q&A with Hamish Frost

The Spirit of Scottish Winter Climbing: Q&A wit...

Q&A with Hamish Frost, co-author of The Great Mixed Climbs of Scotland, on what goes into photographing winter climbing.

The Spirit of Scottish Winter Climbing: Q&A wit...

Q&A with Hamish Frost, co-author of The Great Mixed Climbs of Scotland, on what goes into photographing winter climbing.

Book Excerpt: Eternal Alpinist

Book Excerpt: Eternal Alpinist

After three failed attempts of climbing Chombu, Mick Fowler sets his sights on local unclimbed sea stacks.

Book Excerpt: Eternal Alpinist

After three failed attempts of climbing Chombu, Mick Fowler sets his sights on local unclimbed sea stacks.

Scare Force Days

Scare Force Days

Surviving the early days of paragliding in North Conway, New Hampshire.

Scare Force Days

Surviving the early days of paragliding in North Conway, New Hampshire.

Chossriders

Chossriders

In May 2026, after years of plotting, Leo Houlding led an expedition to Sam Ford to attempt the first ascent of the 800-meter east face of the Beak.

Chossriders

In May 2026, after years of plotting, Leo Houlding led an expedition to Sam Ford to attempt the first ascent of the 800-meter east face of the Beak.

An Anchor of Connection

An Anchor of Connection

Astra Lincoln spends the weekend practicing mindfulness and finding unexpected connection at the Arc'teryx Climbing Academy.

An Anchor of Connection

Astra Lincoln spends the weekend practicing mindfulness and finding unexpected connection at the Arc'teryx Climbing Academy.

Book Excerpt: Ice & Mixed Climbing

Book Excerpt: Ice & Mixed Climbing

Why train? Why not! Training for ice and mixed climbing gives climbers a larger physical safety margin, let's them climb faster and better, and generally have more fun.

Book Excerpt: Ice & Mixed Climbing

Why train? Why not! Training for ice and mixed climbing gives climbers a larger physical safety margin, let's them climb faster and better, and generally have more fun.