The Best Climbing Pants for Men of 2021
Our climbing fanatic found the best climbing pants of 2021. Whether heading to the gym or hitting up your local crag, we’ve got you covered.
Scarpa, Gear Fund Collective to Collect & Donate Used Gear to Athletes Without Resources
In partnership with The Gear Fund Collective, Scarpa will collect and distribute quality used gear to athletes nationwide from marginalized communities.
Rope Brand Becomes First on Market to Go Climate Neutral
Sterling — a climbing rope manufacturer — has achieved a pretty big milestone. Learn all about how Sterling is now fully carbon neutral right here.
Climbing Shoes of the Olympics: Athletes’ Favorite Footwear for Crag Competition
Want to know what the top Olympic climbers will wear to vie for the first-ever climbing medals? We got a peek at the athletes’ favorite shoes.
Pakistani Teen Becomes Youngest Person to Summit K2
Shehroze Kashif summited Mt. Everest, the highest peak in the world, a few months ago. Now, he’s summited the second highest peak — K2.
The Greatest Solo Climber You’ve Never Heard Of: Watch ‘The Alpinist’ Trailer
Watch a trailer of what could be one of the best climbing films of the year.
Huff, Puff, Suffer: Hear The North Face Athletes in Action With Sonos ‘Soundscapes’
Sonos and The North Face have teamed up to give adventurers a new way to ‘Never Stop Exploring’ from home. Check out its expedition soundscapes here.
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The Best Climbing Harnesses of 2021
We found the best climbing harnesses of 2021. Whether you’re sport climbing or mountaineering, we have you covered.
Jason Momoa, Chris Sharma Team Up to Launch TV Competition ‘The Climb’
Uber-famous superhero actor teams up with former god of rock climbing to produce a new climbing competition show, ‘The Climb.’
Austrian Climber Sends Her Local Lorüns Crag’s Hardest Route
Austrian climber Babsi Zangerl has climbed bigwall, trad, and sport routes in Italy, Switzerland, and Yosemite. Now, she’s tackling a route closer to home.
Four Fantastic Climbing Areas to Check Out in Honor of National Forest Week
From the steep gorges of the southeast to the aptly named Rocky Mountains, public lands in the U.S. are replete with rock climbing opportunities.
What to Expect: Sport Climbing at the 2021 Olympic Games
Sport climbing will debut in the Olympics this summer. Since it’s been a bit since the qualifiers, here’s what to expect in this year’s Olympic Games.
Brother, Sister Take Podiums at Deep-Water Climbing Competition
Unroped competitors climbed for speed over the Adaja River in Spain. In the end, two Slovenian siblings stood atop their respective podiums.
The North Face Launches International Olympic Climbing Collection
Get ready to rep your home team at the Olympics with The North Face’s International Collection athlete-inspired apparel.
Watch This French Rock Climber Dominate a 9b+ Grade
A 9b+ grade, or 5.15 c, is the second-hardest grade of climbing in the world. Watch Black Diamond athlete Seb Bouin tick it off his list.
Weekend Warrior Inspiration: ‘Beat Monday’ Returns for Season 2
A full new season of ‘Beat Monday’ is here. Tune in to season 2 of Outside TV’s ‘Beat Monday’ series now.
Hike ‘Step by Step’ Through Summer With This Black Diamond Athlete
Follow in the footsteps of one outdoorsman as he makes big strides toward the world’s tallest summits.
The North Face x Mellow Film Documents Epic ‘Return of the Sleepwalker’ V17 Send
Want to know what it takes to climb one of the hardest graded routes in the world? Watch this film.
Climbing Gym Fatality: Fort Collins Woman Dies in 40-Foot Fall
A woman died on Saturday after falling about 40 feet from an indoor climbing wall in Fort Collins, Colorado.
The Best Climbing Shoes of 2021
Aside from the ice climbers, mountaineers, and Charles Albert, every climber needs a pair of reliable climbing shoes.
You Buy It, You Break It: These Brands Offer the Gear Repair You Need
Brands like Orvis, Patagonia, and Benchmade Knife Co. offer free or inexpensive gear repair programs that keep your favorite gear going for years to come.
‘TranSending’: Erin Parisi Pushes Toward First Trans Ascent of All Seven Summits
Erin Parisi is the first Trans woman to attempt to climb all Seven Summits. Watch her story in the “TranSending” film by Merrell.
‘Everything Day’: Two Men on Tandem Bike Tackle 24-Hour Adventure
Biking, paragliding, climbing, hiking — friends Robin and Erik are cramming it all into one epic day. Watch how they did in the ‘Everything Day’ film.
Watch Alex Honnold Go Bouldering in ‘Big Walls to Low Balls’
This casual film, “Big Walls to Low Balls,” focuses on Alex Honnold as he explores a few different boulder problems in Red Rock, Nevada.
Smearing Superstar: Evolv Zenist Climbing Shoe Review
The California brand touts the Zenist as an indoor climbing weapon with the high sensitivity required for precise foot placements and delicate heel and toe hooks.
‘Who’s On Top?’: Queer Climbers Summit Mt. Hood
“Who’s On Top?” tells the story of four queer-identifying climbers and their personal and collective mission to summit Mt. Hood.
Five Ten NIAD Lace Review: The Rebirth of a Trusted Classic
The Five Ten Anasazi rock shoe line has been a stalwart for an incredible length of time — 1993 to 2020! This year, Five Ten replaces the Anasazi dynasty with a three-shoe NIAD line.
‘The Climber’s App’: Behind the Screen of KAYA
The newly minted CEO of KAYA Climb, Kimberly Ang, gives us an inside look at the KAYA app, and the beta needed to build stoke together within the climbing community.
Climbing Orgs Team Up to Purchase, Protect Tennessee Crag
Live in or like to visit the southeast? There’s a new climbing cliff in town. Woodcock Cove in Tennessee is slated to open to the public later this year.
Transform the Outdoors: Brave Space Project Launches Film to ‘Expand the Stoke’
The Brave Space Project expands on what it means to be phenomenal outside with ‘Expedition Reclamation,’ a film by BIWOC for everyone.
The Harness You Can Forget About (In a Good Way): Arc’teryx C-Quence Review
The Arc’teryx C-Quence harness flexes Warp Strength Technology, but instead of making a scene, it disappears on climbs, doing its job in relative obscurity.
