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
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
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
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.
“Why I Bother With Fiction”: Q&A with Chris Kalman
Chris Kalman is a rare bird because he writes climbing literature. Today, we talk about his play, Shillelagh, in the latest issue of Summit Journal.
“Why I Bother With Fiction”: Q&A with Chris Kalman
Chris Kalman is a rare bird because he writes climbing literature. Today, we talk about his play, Shillelagh, in the latest issue of Summit Journal.
Photographing the World’s Best With Rainer Eder
Rainer Eder, a professional climbing photographer, talks about how he's built relationships with some of the world’s best climbers.
Photographing the World’s Best With Rainer Eder
Rainer Eder, a professional climbing photographer, talks about how he's built relationships with some of the world’s best climbers.
From the Archive: Climbing Days in the Italian ...
Georgia Engelhard’s was one of the most accomplished female mountaineers of her time. Â
From the Archive: Climbing Days in the Italian ...
Georgia Engelhard’s was one of the most accomplished female mountaineers of her time. Â