Climbing highlights
David Roberts: On the Ridge Between Life and Death: A Climbing Life ReexaminedEdgy and masterful climbing writer David Roberts reads from his new autobiography at our Literary Lunchbreak. Reading. Thursday, November 3, noon |
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Arlene Blum: Breaking Trail: A Climbing LifeMountaineer and scientist Arlene Blum shares the exhilaration, the dangers, and the joy of her evolution from a hilariously incompetent beginner to a renowned expedition leader. With Helen Thayer, Thursday, November 3, 7:30 p.m. |  |
Andy Cave: Learning to BreatheMiner turned mountaineer Andy Cave shares his ascent from the proud grimness of the coal mines to the crystalline beauty of the high peaks at our Literary Lunchbreak. Reading. Friday, November 4, noon |
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Voices of Adventure: Geoff Powter interviews Steve HouseFresh from his new direct route on the Rupal Face of Nanga Parbat, Steve House shares his philosophy that "the simpler we make things, the richer the experience becomes". Interview. Friday, November 4, 10:30 a.m. |
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Marko Prezelj: Style MattersSlovenian superstar Marko Prezelj is known for astonishing routes (Kapura Peak, the North Face of the North Twin, SSW pillar of Nuptse, and many others) and for his impeccable style. Speaker and films. Saturday, November 5, 8 p.m. |  |
Chic Scott and The Eiger SanctionCelebrate the 30th anniversary of the Clint Eastwood classic with vintage slides, film clips, and behind-the-scenes stories from local legend Chic Scott, who worked on the film. Speaker and films. Saturday. November 5, 8 p.m. |  |
Great climbing filmsOn Friday, November 4, Saturday, November 5, and Sunday, November 6: |
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