CALCULATED RISKS — WHO'S KEEPING SCORE By Tyler Stableford

"When I read the article on the discovery of Mallory, I felt the same sense of fascination, awe, and sadness as when I saw the remote remains of the Titanic on the television screen." -- Fran mulhall

Fast times at Yosemite as Russel Mitrovich solos Zodiac without a rope and team speed ascents herald a new age in the Valley — a special report. Tommy Caldwell finds a new crag and sets his sights on America's hardest sport climb. Thirteen-year-old Ethan Pringle becomes youngest ever to climb 5.14. The Bugaboos sees spectacular new routes and Guy Edwards streaks the area classic wearing nothing but shoes. Tiffany Campbell on the Hot Seat Quick Hits World Service

Last update: Tue, Nov 2, 1999

Sledgehammer Invisible rock art delivers blow to Hueco access By Scott Jerger Yosemite mess Park's actions judged "arbitrary and capricious"

Other Departments you will find in the next issue: Road Worthy Cascades, castles, and vino. Is it the masonry? It it the wine? Italy's Val d'Aosta has been called the best ice-climbing area in the world, and for good reason. By Craig Luebben Pete's Wicked Tales Partners. Stories from a long partnership. Cade always did have the edge. By Pete Takeda Tech Tips Trad: Lose the fat — streamlining for offwidths. By Jeff Achey Aid: Don't be a pin head — select the right piton size for the job. By Duane Raleigh Sport: Smooth operator — kitting up for efficient bolting. By Jeff Jackson Alpine: Ski like a pro on your approach skis — use a shin strap. By Dave Sheldon Perspective Crash course. Sometimes fear must be learned — the hard way. By Lindsay Herlinger Equipment Hell bent. Finding the perfect insulated leather mountaineering boot. By Candace Horgan Training Plateau warfare. Frustrated. Not improving. Got to get stronger? Not necessarily: Better climbing is all in the mind. By Jeff Achey

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