NEW EPISODES NOW AVAILABLE

Equipping the Mountain Troops

Part 1 of our two-part mini-series examines the equipment, clothing and food developed, at great expense, for the 10th Mountain Division.

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Bob Bates, one of the central figures in the development of the mountain troops' equipment.

BONUS EPISODE

The 10th Retools

As the 10th rebuilds its military mountaineering capacities, we interview Major General Greg Anderson and Command Sergeant Major Nema Mobar on the lessons learned from the WWII unit.

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PATRON-ONLY EPISODES

Patrons gain access to exclusive episodes, a Ninety-Pound Rucksack coffee mug, live Q&As and more.

NEW PATRON-ONLY CONTENT

In the past three months, we've released seven new patron-only interviews:

Yvon Chouinard : Falconry, Climbing and the Tetons
David Little: Feeding the Mountain Troops
Dr. John Allen: A History of Skiing in America Before World War II
Jeff Leich: American Skiing and the 10th Mountain Division
Dr. David Murphy on The Winter War
McKay Jenkins: The Origins of the Mountain Troops
Lance Blythe, Jeff Leich and Keli Schmid: Gear Freaks

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INTRODUCING THE NINETY-POUND RUCKSACK CHALLENGE

ARE YOU AS TOUGH AS THE 10TH?

On February 18, 2024, at 7 p.m., The Ninety-Pound Rucksack Challenge will honor the legendary 10th Mountain Division with climbs in three iconic locations:

Whiteface Mountain, NY
Ski Cooper, CO
Mt. Glory, Jackson Hole

The ski mountaineering event honors the anniversary of the February 18, 1945, ascent of Riva Ridge.

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UPCOMING PRESENTATIONS

BECKWITH TO SPEAK AT FT. DRUM, LEADVILLE

Ninety-Pound Rucksack host Christian Beckwith will present on the 10th Mountain Division in two locations.

January 16: Ft. Drum, New York
February 22: Leadville, CO

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Our Sponsors

10th Mountain Whiskey & Spirit Co. is a philanthropic, craft distillery creating small batch, award-winning bourbon, single malt whiskey, rye whiskey, vodka, and more.

Use the discount code "Rucksack" at www.10thWhiskey.com for 10% off your order.

CiloGear makes the lightest, most durable, best-fitting alpine backpacks that money can buy. Ninety-Pound Rucksack is excited to welcome them on board as a sponsor. Check them out at cilogear.com.

Our Partners

The mission of the 10th Mountain Division Foundation is to honor and perpetuate the legacy of the soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division.

10th Mountain Division Descendants exists to preserve and enhance the legacy of the WWII 10th Mountain Division and 10th Mountain Division (LI) for future generations.

The Denver Public Library's 10th Mountain Division Resource Center is the official repository for all records and artifacts related to the World War II-era 10th Mountain Division.

The American Alpine Club has been supporting climbers and preserving climbing history for more than 120 years.

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