Christian Beckwith has spent more than thirty years immersed in the world of alpinism, and in that time he edited The American Alpine Journal, co-founded Alpinist Magazine, and recently started a “hardcore history” book and podcast project about the 10th Mountain Division.

Jackson Yip is an atmospheric researcher by training who specializes in cloud-microphysics as well as a deeply passionate climber and alpinist who has coupled his interests in a myriad of ways.