Jens Holsten's Alpinist article on Stikine Climbs

[Dan_Miller]

Kudos to Jens for his insightful and poignant article in the current issue of Alpinist 29 (Winter 2009/10 Issue). I was quite aware of the climbs put up last year by both Jens and partner as well as the climb by Alpine Dave and partner. These strong efforts have been published here and elsewhere in the climbing media, however it is really great to read some details and view more photos.

 

The Stikine icecap area holds a special place in my alpine heart.

As an oldtimer who climbed in that part of the Stikine Icecap (Mt. Burkett and attempt on Devils Thumb plus a couple other lesser peaks) over thirty years ago now; I find that there has been no real change in this wonderful vast wilderness. Nor any apreciable lack of alpine challenges to be found either.

 

Great work by a couple of CC.com locals, Jens Holsten and Max Hasson.

[Dane]

I agree Dan. Having been in there in '77 Jens and Max took pity on me and gave me a quick run through their slide show fo the trip. Purty cool struff

 

My hat's off to them both!