UC Berkeley Ph.D. Student Becomes First Person to Ski All 15 of California’s 14,000′ Peaks A 14,000-foot peak is a spectacle to be seen. Because of their towering rarity, they have earned their own nickname and are referred to as “14ers.” The massive height and beauty of 14ers attract the most ambitious mountain enthusiasts looking for an adrenaline challenge. There are only four states in the U.S. that contain 14ers. Climbing and skiing down just […] Industry News Brent Thomas | July 20, 2023 0 Comments
Trip Report: North Coulior of Thunderbolt Peak, CA | February 17th-19th, 2018 This is me. In this moment, I’m perched on a ledge about the size of a desk, on a ridge at about 13,900′, with thousands of feet of exposure on either side of me. I’m belaying my partner, Tyler Karow, as he’s about to set out over the next bump on the ridge to see if it’s the 5.9 summit […] Featured Article Roger Romani | February 22, 2018 2 Comments