My name is George Bieker. I'm a climber, a guide, a coach, and a co-founder at Summation Athletics. Stated simply, climbing is my life. I may do or be many d...

All at once I found myself on the banks of a mountain stream. A vision, a clarity of mind that had rarely been seen before. The ripples, the

There are many words that I could use to reference what I mean, to attempt a translation of experience or to convey the stillness in a momen

There's something about the presence of mind that is created in the pursuit of mountains, that for better or worse, spills over into all

I wake to a vibrant red horizon. A moment in space and in time when all the earth seems suspended. Suspended between darkness and light, bet

Many people around this time of year, myself included, will no doubt make a plethora of New Year's resolutions. The narcissist within al

"I can't explain the gravitas of mountains any more than the whys of passion or the effortlessness of falling in love. I just find

There is something about the Alpine that makes me feel at home. The freedom of movement, the necessity of awareness, the sunsets and sunrises. All of which h...

There aren't many times in life when you recognize a true crossroads. When the perception of future paths are so clearly defined and so polar opposite. When ...

There they wait solemn and quiet until in the comfort of our homes, or the caring touch of a woman's skin they start to whisper...The al

We have waited for what seems like an eternity for this. We have dreamed of certain climbs, certain movements, certain grades. We have dream

Like any good climbing trip, it started with a hangover. We woke to blurry eyes and snowflakes, a stark contrast to the desert sky to come.

Its 2:55 A.M. I’ve been traveling for 21 hours and it’s hot. I’m standing in front of a glass panel like that of a bank teller or county fai

This is my last night at Barafu Hut. At 15,100 feet there is something awe inspiring about this place. That there is no life here. That the clouds rush in wi...

Barafu Camp, 15,100 ft. As the sun sets on Mawenzi we prepare ourselves for our full moon summit attempt. That night we would encounter lightning, hail, and ...

Shapeshifter V9. Area 74. Ozark Mountains, Arkansas

It's 02:30 and I wake. 6 hours of sleep last night. It will have to do. Today is my first attempt at a real alpine climb. Breakfast. Its Ham steak and eggs. ...

Gray's and Torrey's Base Camp: Today was my first monologue with death. The first time where I felt there was a legitimate chance I could have been killed. I...