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‘Closest Thing’ to Freedom: Reel Rock 17 Climbs Past Violence in the West Bank

Watch a group of climbers grow bonds too strong for a de facto war zone to break — and pry the film’s famously disenchanted American…

Written by Sam Anderson April 21, 2023

Watch the ‘Reel Rock 17’ Trailer, With Seb Bouin, Babsi Zangerl, and More

Grab a brew, call your crew, and get the popcorn popping, rock climbers: Reel Rock 17 is almost here.

Written by Sam Anderson February 03, 2023

Jam-Packed Reel Rock 16 Is Almost Here; Get Discounted Tix Now

Reel Rock 16 is stacked: Alex Honnold, the Wide Boyz, Margo Hayes, Alex Johnson, and more headline the film spread. A celebratory premiere approaches.

Written by Sam Anderson March 16, 2022

Watch REEL ROCK 14: Great Climbing Films to Binge Now

REEL ROCK 14 debuted a slew of amazing films, and now you can watch them from the comfort of your home.

Written by Mary Murphy April 10, 2020

Reel Rock 13 Trailer: Climbing From Antarctica to the Wadi Rum

Adam Ondra, Madaleine Sorkin, Alex Honnold, Conrad Anker, and more star in this year’s Reel Rock film tour.

Written by GJ Staff October 19, 2018

2017’s Top Climbing Stories: REEL ROCK 12 Trailer

Margo Hayes sends 5.15, Chris Sharma deep water solos, Brad Gobright free solos, and Maureen Beck climbs without a hand.

Written by GJ Staff October 13, 2017

Trailer: ‘Reel Rock 11’ Full Of Crimps, Whippers, Booms

Rock climbers get stoked. Reel Rock 11 is coming with five films featured at hundreds of shows around the world starting this month.

Written by GJ Staff September 13, 2016

Movie: Reel Rock 8 Features Everest Conflict, Gnarly Whippers

An intense look at high stakes rock climbing and mountaineering, Reel Rock 8 opens in theaters worldwide Thursday.

Written by Sean McCoy September 17, 2013

What We’re Watching: REEL ROCK 7

Rope up and get ready to climb. The traveling REEL ROCK 7 film fest is coming to a city near you. The three-minute trailer posted…

Written by Patrick Murphy September 13, 2012

Climb Rock & Ice, Hike in Comfort: La Sportiva Aequilibrium Top GTX Review

The top of the new Aequilibrium Top GTX boot line gets the BOA treatment and an integrated gaiter for snowy hiking, scrambling, and glacier climbs.…

Written by Bergen Tjossem May 10, 2023

Rock Garden App Offers 3D Topos of Crags, Will Pay Climbers for Mapping

A new climbing app brings 3D maps and climbing topos to cellphones. Early adopters get lifetime access and support the American Alpine Club.

Written by Andrew McLemore October 13, 2022

FKT Smashed on Elks Traverse in Western Colorado Rockies

Michael Wirth demolished the FKT of the Elks Traverse on Aug. 10 with a time of 22 hours, 50 minutes — almost 5 hours faster…

Written by Sam Anderson August 16, 2022

Rest Day Reels: These Climbing Films Will Get You Stoked

It’s not always practical to get outdoors, so here’s the next best thing: our selection of the top climbing movies to satisfy your urge for…

Written by Joseph Lee August 16, 2022

Watch Massive Rockslide on Rocky Mountain National Park Peak

A ‘large rockfall event’ struck a popular section of Rocky Mountain National Park.

Written by Sean McCoy June 29, 2022

Watch a Lone Man Fish, Camp on Remote Rock Surrounded by Sea

Watch this guy get dropped off somewhere in the ocean for some camping and fishing — alone, on a rock, in the middle of nowhere.

Written by Heather Hendricks May 03, 2022

MSR’s Lighter, Less Expensive Ultralight Tent: 2022 FreeLite First Look Review

If you’re the type of backpacker who shaves down their toothbrush to save ounces on the trail, the new MSR FreeLite tent is for you.…

Written by David Young December 29, 2021

Working in the Himalayas From an RV in the Rockies

In early 2019, we sold everything, packed up an RV, and said goodbye to a fixed address.

Written by Sponsored Post December 06, 2019

David Lama’s 2018 Mountaineering Highlight Reel Is Insane

Alpinist David Lama had some jaw-dropping climbs caught on camera in 2018. Watch death-defying solos, epic powder skiing, and sketchy, loose rock from one hell…

Written by Nate Mitka April 17, 2019

One-Bike Rack: Rocky Mounts MonoRail Solo Reviewed

Is one really the loneliest number? We tested Rocky Mount’s new MonoRail Solo hitch rack to find out.

Written by Christophe Noel July 31, 2018

Running Uphill 'At Altitude' In Rocky Mountain National Park

“We’d anticipated a clear trail run up Flat Top Mountain, a 12,324-foot peak in Rocky Mountain National Park. But heavy snow and cold temps have…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 08, 2014

No Reel Needed: Patagonia Fly Fishing Kit Is Simple, Light And Effective

Patagonia brings fly fishing to it’s most basic elements with the new Simple Fly Fishing Kit. Our editor tests the brand’s Tenkara, an ultralight, packable…

Written by Sean McCoy April 17, 2014

Adventure Filmmaker? Start Here

Make films and love outdoors adventure? Reel Rock Film Fest co-creator Peter Mortimer tells us how you to get started in the biz.

Written by Adam Ruggiero September 19, 2016

Watch Now: ‘Valley Uprising’

“Valley Uprising” premiered last year as a traveling series on the Reel Rock Tour. It’s now available for download here…

Written by Eric Lemke February 05, 2015

British Climber Boulders Hands-Free — In a Tweed Suit

Most climbers understand the importance of good footwork, but this guy takes it to another level — while retaining a sense of playful fun.

Written by Andrew McLemore November 29, 2022

Chaehyun Seo Becomes Second Woman to Onsight 5.14b

With two elite-level onsights days after sending a 5.15 route, the South Korean becomes the latest climber to prove herself equal to anyone.

Written by Andrew McLemore November 28, 2022

Teenager Becomes 6th Woman to Climb 5.15: Sends ‘La Rambla’ in ‘Dream’ Ascent

If you think indoor climbers aren’t rock climbers, you’re not hip to the latest dish from 19-year-old Chaehyun Seo.

Written by Sam Anderson November 23, 2022

Seb Bouin Sends ‘Jumbo Love,’ First 5.15b in US, Now Pursues Harder Variant

One day after sending ‘Jumbo Love,’ Bouin wants to unlock a never-redpointed variation that might make the iconic climb much harder.

Written by Sam Anderson October 26, 2022

‘Wood Hood’: Documentary Shows Power of Outdoors for BIPOC Community

The short documentary tells the story of Camping to Connect, a BIPOC-led program that brings people of color into the outdoors.

Written by Andrew McLemore August 05, 2022

You Thought ‘Free Solo’ Was Heart-Pounding? Try Alex Honnold’s New ‘Soloist VR’ Film

The new two-part ‘Soloist VR’ project follows free solo climber Alex Honnold on a 360-degree solo tour of the U.S. and Europe.

Written by Jilli Cluff February 18, 2022

Snowboarding Loses a Legend, Americans Sweep Ultra-Trail Cape Town, and More Stories to Start Your Week

A weekly wrap-up of adventure news. From the inspiring to the tragic, here’s some of what you missed and a few things to look forward…

Written by Jilli Cluff November 28, 2021

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