Alpinist Magazine Issue 29 - Winter 2009-10 Gift Subscriptions Hansen investigates the backstory of

Hansen investigates the backstory of one of the most iconic pieces of historical mountaineering gear: hobnailed boots

Profile: Sven Martin

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Alpinist Magazine Issue 29 - Winter 2009-10 Gift Subscriptions Hansen investigates the backstory ofFeatures Mountain Profile: Mt. Robson Ice gargoyles, serac mazes and legendary epics. Few mountains haunt their climbers as much as Robson does. Since the early twentieth century, aspirants have struggled up the highest point of the Canadian Rockies; relatively few succeed. Barry Blanchard looks behind the mists, while Don Gordon, Ron Perla, Tom Spencer, Pat Callis, Jim Logan and Steve House contribute more gothic tales of the "King." Go East Many