Our first episode recorded in El Potrero Chico, Mexico is with Becky Zunigar, who is the producer of the film Sueños de Altura, a documentary about the pioneers of climbing in Mexico. Sueños de Altura on Instagram Zine links: Support our podcast on Patreon KEEP THE ZINE ALIVE + Subscribe Score 15% off anything in…
The Squeak Goes Adventuring package. Children’s books for ages 2 and up. Written by D. Scott Borden and illustrated by Mallory Logan. Squeak Goes Climbing in Yosemite National Park Squeak Goes Backcountry Skiing A portion of the proceeds from these books go to the Access Fund and Protect Our Winters. Score your own here: https://shop.climbingzine.com/collections/books/products/squeak-bundle
The original Climbing Zine Book is now available in paperback! The Climbing Zine began as a modest, stapled together, black and white publication, and has grown into a worldwide phenomenon. Our first 11 volumes had modest print runs, and now those issues are mostly in the hands of collectors. Here in The Climbing Zine Book…
Most women, at some point in their lives, get discouraged about their appearance because they may not possess the ideal body, according to societal standards. I was no different. I have always lived in predominantly white communities, and with that, feminine beauty typically meant white or light skin, tall, skinny, long hair, European facial features—the…
Just over seven months ago I got a vasectomy, and I promised myself I’d document the process. Surprisingly, I received more feedback, messages, and comments than anything I’ve written in the last year. Most of that came from women, many of them thanking me, which was interesting. by Luke Mehall, banner photo by Jake Burchmore …
As we are embarking on our “keep the zine alive” campaign to add 2,000 new subscribers, many of our current subscribers under our old model have asked how you can support. We’ve got the answer: subscribe to our new system, and we will give you credit for the value of your remaining issues in…
Trigger warning: This article discusses topics of depression, suicidal thoughts, and anxiety. For some, the content may be triggering. Please use your own judgment, and if you feel that you are in crisis, please call the National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-8255. With my feet planted firmly on the belay ledge halfway up the rocky face…
Exactly 24 years ago today is when I mark my official start as a climber: 4-20-99. I finally mastered the figure 8 knot that day, the knot of infinity. This was during the worst year of my life, I was severely depressed, and was on a dangerous cocktail of substances. I told no one about…