On March 7, 1970, “Windfall” label released “Climbing!”, the first Mountain studio album. It was recorded 1969 -1970, at “Record Plant Studios” in New York, and was produced by Felix Pappalardi.

Personnel:

• Leslie West– lead and co-lead vocals, guitars
• Felix Pappalardi–lead and co-lead vocals,  bass, piano, rhythm guitar
• Corky Laing– drums, percussion
• Steve Knight– organ, mellotron, handbells
• Beverly Weinstein – art direction
• Gail Collins– cover artwork, photography

Track listing:

1. Mississippi Queen – Corky Laing, Felix Pappalardi, David Rea, Leslie West
2. Theme for an Imaginary Western- Pete Brown, Jack Bruce
3. Never in My Life – Gail Collins, Corky Laing, Felix Pappalardi, Leslie West
4. Silver Paper – Gail Collins, George Gardos, Steve Knight, Corky Laing, Felix Pappalardi, Leslie West
5. For Yasgur’s Farm – Gail Collins, George Gardos, Corky Laing, Felix Pappalardi, David Rea, Gary Ship
6. To My Friend – Leslie West
7. The Laird – Gail Collins, Felix Pappalardi
8. Sittin’ on a Rainbow – Gail Collins, Corky Laing, Leslie West
9. Boys in the Band – Gail Collins, Felix Pappalardi