by Christian Beckwith | Jul 25, 2023 | Blog
—Presentation to highlight Division’s Teton roots— Jackson, WY (July 25) – Many Teton County residents are familiar with the East Gros Ventre Butte subdivision known as Riva Ridge. Fewer know that its name commemorates Jackson resident Phil Lucas, who...
by Christian Beckwith | Jun 25, 2023 | Blog
—Honor recognizes Beckwith’s service, contributions to the Division— Jackson, WY (June 25) – In the Fall of 2022, veteran alpinist and climbing historian Christian Beckwith launched Ninety-Pound Rucksack, a podcast that recounts the story of World War II’s 10th...
by Christian Beckwith | Jun 9, 2023 | Blog
As reported by The American Alpine Club, the 10th Mountain Division will memorialize John Andrew McCown II June 21, 2023 by renaming its Light Fighter School in his honor. It will also recognize the contributions of Charles Bancroft McLane, the first enlisted man to...
by Christian Beckwith | May 31, 2023 | Blog
Jackson Hole News & Guide Article, May 31, 2023 New podcast shows links between 10th Mountain Division and ascent of sport climbing. By Mark Huffman In the murk before dawn on Feb. 20, 1945, John McCown and other men of the 86th Infantry Regiment climbed the steep...
by Christian Beckwith | May 18, 2023 | Blog
On May 18, 2023, Ashley Saupe, host of The Sharp End, interviewed Christian Beckwith about his podcast, Ninety-Pound Rucksack. You can listen to the episode here. Synopsis: “I recently interviewed Christian Beckwith who is (among many additional pursuits) the...
by Christian Beckwith | May 3, 2023 | Blog
Ed Roberson, host of the podcast Mountain & Prairie, interviewed Christian Beckwith about Ninety-Pound Rucksack in May. Listen to the episode here. Synopsis: “For today’s conversation, I was thrilled to chat once again with Christian Beckwith, a Jackson,...
