Rock and Ice - October 2017, #245

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In this issue, Self Made Superman, Ueli Steck, made speed soloing look so easy it almost seemed safe. This definitive profile brings to life the fastest man in the mountains who insisted on paying for his own expeditions.
Also in this issue, feast your eyes on Quebec's boulders and crags in this living color photo essay.
We go back in time with another epic from Ascent's 50-year anniversary. Mirror, Mirror describes the first huge ascent on the feared Troll Wall in Norway.
Emily Weinstein takes you on a lyrical journey to Joshua Tree that weaves in a bit of madness and solitude.
We also review some of the top approach shoes hitting the market, and Training shows you how to strengthen your other links to improve your climbing.

Jimmy Chin

43, mountaineer, alpinist, skier, photographer, film director

2 mins

Turning Points

Canada’s Alannah Yip, 23, swaps climbing and engineering

3 mins

The Example

When Alex Honnold soloed El Capitan, we all got a little braver

8 mins

A Self - Made Superman

UELI STECK was a global phenomenon in alpine climbing. He electrified the world with his ming-blowing speed and solo mountaineering exploits-so much so that people came to think of him as superhuman, a conciet abruptly overtuned by the shocking news of his death at just 40 while training on Nuptse. Leavin us to wonder: Just how did a seemingly normal Swiss guy from a town of hockey fanatics and dairy farmers transform himself into the world's foremost alpinist?

10+ mins

The Burden

The lingering impact on those left behind

5 mins

What To Expect When Expecting

When Randy and I first found out I was pregnant, we had a host of emotions: ecstasy, excitement and terror, as any first-time parents would have.

3 mins

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Rock and Ice Magazine Description:

Rock and Ice takes readers on a virtual tour of the vertical world of climbing with exciting features, gripping photography, gear reviews, and plenty of tips and techniques from the experts. The magazine covers every aspect of the climbing scene: rock climbing, mountaineering, big wall climbing, ice climbing, bouldering and the indoor climbing gym scene.