Rock and Ice - February 2017, #240

In this issue

*Alex Honnold, the unvarnished interview on soloing for dollars, why his critics are right and more. Honnold speaks frankly about soloing, fame, risk and everything in between.
*When American climbers were still deciding whether to accept sport climbing, Scott Cosgrove established some of the world's hardest sport and trad climbs.
*Will Gadd traces the history of contemporary winter climbing - ice, alpine, mixed and dry.
*The Northeast is as steeped in ice history as it is in ice.
*Monster Mash! It's a world turned upside down...a 330-foot roof near Moab is just of the Wid Boyz's recent discoveries.

A View From The Top

Alex Honnold on what’s next, that Heaven solo, and why people who criticize soloing are right.

10+ mins

The Coz

In the 1980's and Early 1990's, When American Climbers Were Still Deciding Whether to Accept Sport Climbing, Scott Cosgrove Established Some of the World’s Hardest Sport and Trad Climbs. Opinionated and Vocal, He Was Loved and Disliked Sometimes Simultaneously. When He Died in February, 2016, American Climbing Lost an Icon.

10+ mins

Progression

A Modern Master Traces the History of Contemporary Winter Climbing—ice, Alpine, Mixed and Dry—and Offers Thoughts on Style, Ethics and What’s Next.

10+ mins

Achieving Symmetry

Advance Your Training By Doing Things The Same.

6 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.