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The Dark Wizard Breaks Through the Noise
On April 14, HBO released a four-part documentary series titled The Dark Wizard. Although the title is not strictly speaking eponymous, it might as well be—for the latter part of his life, Dean Potter was the Dark Wizard. Potter was known for many things: Big, bold risk-taking certainly comes to the fore when considering the full person. As with most interesting humans commanding our attention, there was something more to Potter. To those who knew him best, or were a few degrees separated from Potter’s inner circle, the buzz, when referring to Potter, often pivoted to his mercurial disposition
May 13, 2026
It’s Not Tennis: With Vince Anderson
In this episode, we have the good fortune of speaking with all-around world-class mountain traveler, IFMGA guide, and dad, Vince Anderson. For those of you keen on high-end alpinism, in 2005, Anderson, along with his partner Steve House, climbed a direct, technical route on Nanga Parbat’s Rupal Face. For their cutting-edge alpine ascent, they were awarded […]
May 11, 2026
Review: Majesty Superpatrol Carbon
As I mentioned in the first look at these skis, they are unique. I have a fatal attraction to such baubles, always reaching for the weird, imported alternative to the mainstream product. 10% better perhaps, but not worth the fuss. I think these are worth the fuss, and I didn’t even have to import them. Historically, […]
May 6, 2026