Jan Olbrecht & the Magic Bullet Theory
It’s been known for a long time that training at one’s anaerobic threshold is not a magic bullet. Then why is it still so popular?
More issues
Is sponsorship a sin?
No, but bullshit is.
Guy's gone.
As one of the most prolific ice climbers in the world, Guy Lacelle was—more importantly—a charming character and all-around good guy.
The Talent Myth
"My mother said to me, ‘If you are a soldier, you will become a general. If you are a monk, you will become the Pope.’ Instead, I was a painter, and became Picasso."
Under the Influence
In December 2002, Will Gadd, Kevin Mahoney, and I completed the first ascent of "Howse of Cards" (VI M7- WI6X), a difficult and controversial new route on the northeast face of Howse Peak.