Frank Hoover: Pioneering Wilderness Trip Leader, River-Runner, Photographer, and much more…
June 15, 2020I am saddened to report the passing of Frank Hoover, a Sierra Club member who photographed 1950’s rock-climbers, led early Sierra Club trips to the Galapagos, among other places, pioneered non-commercial river trips around the American West, introducing … Continue reading →
Historical Climbing Hardware
In October 2018 some climber friends of Lisa and mine, Josh and Miranda, who live nearby, got married, and we gave them a present of historical rock-climbing equipment. We felt that they might enjoy climbing hardware more than additional house … Continue reading →
Yosemite Climbing History Exhibition
. During 2019, the Mariposa Museum and History Center organized a “Yosemite Climbing History” exhibition which includes artifacts, photographs, a timeline, and a series of speakers on various aspects of Yosemite’s climbing history. The opening of the exhibition was held … Continue reading →