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10th Mountain Division to Honor John McCown

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...

Army climbers trod Teton crags

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...

Ninety-Pound Rucksack Featured on The Sharp End

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...

Mountain & Prairie Features Ninety-Pound Rucksack

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,...