Watch Stefano Ghisolfi’s ‘Crazy’ Dam Climbing Experience
Do you remember your first multipitch? Watch one of the planet’s strongest sport climbers tick his first one here.
So iLL Free Range Pro Review: Highly Effective for High-Volume Feet
If you have a high-volume foot, the So iLL Free Range Pro is one of the better steep-terrain shoes on the market.
Behind the Scenes: What It’s Like Filming Outside TV’s ‘Beat Monday’
‘You think ‘Beat Monday’s Mike and Jason are tough? You should see the [Beat Monday] film crew!’
Black Diamond to Match $80K in Donations to Access Fund
In its latest campaign to protect climbing areas, Access Fund urges climbers to donate money for sustainable access to beloved crags.
Chris Sharma Confirms He’s Still Working on Siurana Mega-Proj, Sends 5.14d
On Sunday, the 41-year-old reported he ticked Siurana, Spain’s “La Reina Mora” 9a (5.14d) — and said he’s still “battling” with his new king line, “Sleeping Lion.”
‘Project Big’ First Look With Adam Ondra and Jakob Schubert
A few minutes into this clip, 5.15c climber Jakob Schubert says he is not sure a stronger challenge than ‘Project Big’ exists.
Watch Alexander Megos Tag the First Ascent of ‘The Journey’ 5.15b
Alexander Megos has climbed better than anyone else in the Spanish conglomerate epicenter of Margalef for the past several years. Period.
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Taco Bell Artist Turns Her Special Sauce Into Climbing Apparel
Leslie Kim founded the climbing apparel brand Dynamite Starfish in 2015. Since then, she’s brought a community of climbers together with her art and given back to organizations in need.
The North Face Summit Series Could Change Your Winter Layering Strategy
The North Face Summit Series winter apparel emphasizes breathability and warmth during heart-pumping efforts. It could change how you layer.
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Adam Ondra Projecting Flatanger Route Harder Than ‘Silence’
After creating the world’s hardest sport route with ‘Silence’ (9c/5.15d), Adam Ondra now says he’s working on something even more difficult.
How Climbing Bolts Work: Know Your Pro
If you’re into sport climbing, you probably don’t think twice about clipping bolts. But how do these life-holding climbing bolts work?
Raboutou, Roberts, and Bosi Projecting Switzerland’s Hardest Lines
You can rely on Shawn Raboutou, Aidan Roberts, and Will Bosi to do one thing like clockwork: work the proj. Get among the crew on the ‘Alphane’ boulder.
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.
Will Gadd Releases 9 Free Videos: ‘How to Ice Climb With Will Gadd’
If you’ve been looking for a masterclass in climbing on ice, Will Gadd just released a comprehensive course on YouTube.
‘Up’cycling: Greenholds, the World’s First Recyclable Climbing Holds
Greenholds co-founder Geert Voncken saw one big problem all over his gym: plastic waste bolted on the walls. So he sought to fix it.
Ondra on Fire, Onsights Fourth Lifetime 9a/5.14d
Nov. 20: Adam Ondra climbs ‘the second hardest route’ of his life. Nov. 23: Ondra makes a V15/16 first ascent. Nov. 28: a 5.14d onsight. Sheesh.
Watch This Alpinist Seek the Threshold of Commitment
If you’re into the risk and drama of singular alpine objectives, you’re in the right place.
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.
Daniel Woods Makes 4th Ascent of Multiverse V15
No music and no dialogue: Just a two-minute send of a 19-move route that Daniel Woods called ‘damn near perfect.’
No ‘Excuses’: Jacopo Larcher Gets 3rd Repeat of Yosemite’s ‘Meltdown,’ 5.14c Trad
Beth Rodden’s iconic crack route, which many climbers long thought was impossible unless you had narrow fingers, just got its third ascent.
Our Crusty Old Climbers Love This Gear, and It’s on Sale Now
Holiday deals for climbing gear are scarce this season. But we found a pair of holiday sales on goods our crusty climbers on staff love.
Marmot West Rib Parka Review: 35 Days in Alaska
I put the Marmot West Rib Parka through a 35-day test in Alaska’s high ranges.
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.
Free Soloist, Wingsuit Pilot, Mountain Biker Nail High-Speed Synchronized Squamish Stunt
Teamwork makes the dream work. (Well, and GoPro.) Watch a wingsuit pilot, free solo climber, and mountain biker nail a stunt from all three POVs here.
Adam Ondra Puts Down ‘Second Hardest Route of My Life’
The hardest route remains the groundbreaking ‘Silence’ (9c/5.15d), a Norway route from 2017. This time, the tough send is in his native Czech Republic.
Premiere: ‘Megatron’ V17 by Shawn Raboutou and Mellow
I don’t know what sorcery it takes to climb V17 because I’ll never do it unless I break free of the earth’s gravity. Maybe Raboutou’s already done that.
Lacaida Lincoln Rope Review: Will I Make It Down? This Rope Tells You
The Lacaida Lincoln metered climbing rope adds safety while maintaining all the qualities necessary for climbers.
Jonathan Siegrist Tames ‘Flex Luthor,’ Suggests ‘Approachable’ 5.15a
The American sport climbing star sent the third repeat of Tommy Caldwell’s early-2000s masterpiece, he announced today.
Watch Sean VOD Run It Out, Learn Another Annoying Musical Instrument
I don’t even know what that thing is. Has a recorder mated with bagpipes and spawned another grating instrument for Sean Villanueva O’Driscoll to play?
The 10 Best Gifts for Climbers
Climbers can be choosy about gear. Rightfully so, as much of it protects life. Let the core climbers at GearJunkie help you decide.
‘Like Yosemite in the ’50s’: Malawi’s Wealth of Climbing — And Community
For the climbers who visit Malawi, it’s not just about the abundance of cliffs waiting for first ascents — it’s about building community.
