Mountain Flyer | Number 81 Hats

Mountain Flyer | Number 81 HatsDEPARTMENTS Editors Note Letters Rides Zapata Espinoza recalls the engineering marvel that was the Cannondale Fulcrum DH. Of Bikes and Beers Dan Loftus ponders politics, bike shops and beers. Essay: Like a Kid Korey Hopkins rediscovers joy in D. C. Gallery Maker: Push Industries Darren Murphys Push Industries is an American made leader in shocks and forks. Tailwind CHAPTERS Root The Sturdy Effect Washingtons Sturdy Dirty Enduro draws women of all ages

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Local Hero Holly Yu Tung Chen celebrates the bravery and good-natured humor of Chomolungma guide Ang Tshering Lama

Peter Haan 98 - Off Belay Christian Beckwith

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The Mountain Lover In 1975 British alpinist Chris Bonington led an expedition that made the first ascent of the Southwest Face of Everest (Chomolungma)

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Gross nestles into the history of the sleeping bag

racing downhill events when the sport was a skin-suited

Jesse Logan tackles whitebark’s last stand Backcountry Skiers Track Predators

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