The Games

First published on UKClimbing.com, I recall my attempts to make the first free ascent of the Voie des Guides on the Petit Dru above Chamonix, and reflect on playing a 'pointless game' of alpinism with arbitrary rules and lucky chance...

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Free and High: A Future of Cutting-Edge Alpinism

Alpinist Magazine asked for my interpretation of the future of alpinism. It’s difficult to define a pursuit such as ours, but there’s an idea of progression emerging: to climb ‘free and high.’

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Peuterey Intégrale

An article written for Mountain Equipment about climbing the famous ‘Peuterey Intégrale’ on the Italian side of Mont Blanc, with Uisdean Hawthorn and Robert Grasegger, for a photoshoot.

The Partnership

Originally published in the BMC’s Summit magazine, this article discusses partnerships in alpine climbing. Together with Uisdean Hawthorn, we develop a partnership worthy of climbing Mt. Alberta in the Canadian Rockies.

writingTom LivingstoneNovember 6, 2019writing, the partnership, alpine climbing, alpinism, climbing, uisdean hawthorn, tom livingstone, bmc, summit magazineComment

'Fun or Fear' - Desnivel Magazine

This article was first published in the June 2018 issue of the Spanish climbing magazine, Desnivel. It’s also Uisdean Hawthorn’s first cover shot.

writingTom LivingstoneJune 1, 2018writing, alaska, tom livingstone, uisdean hawthorn, fun or fear, alpine climbing, alpinism, desnivelComment