Bouldering

Can the World’s Strongest Man Rock Climb? Find Out

Watching a World’s Strongest Man athlete go climbing should provide the definitive answer to the ‘strength versus technique’ question — shouldn’t it?

Written by Sam Anderson February 07, 2023

Adam Ondra Flashes Old Jerry Moffatt Problem ‘The Ace’ 8B/V13

Adam Ondra is likely the first person to flash the classic boulder problem. It’s an impressive achievement — if not exactly surprising for the world’s…

Written by Andrew McLemore January 24, 2023

Alex Puccio on ‘Shaken, Not Stirred’ V12: It’s Hueco Tanks Season!

Alex Puccio slugs it out with this long, pumpy Hueco Tanks classic in what might be the first female ascent.

Written by Andrew McLemore January 23, 2023

Climbing in Dubai: Who Knew?

A bouldering YouTuber checks out some of the rocks near Dubai. Turns out there’s plenty of stellar climbing even up to hard grades.

Written by Andrew McLemore January 23, 2023

Magnus Midtbø Hangs With 13-Year-Old Rock Climbing Phenom

Last year, French teen Théo Blass sent 5.14d at just 12 years old, beating the record Adam Ondra set when he was 13.

Written by Andrew McLemore January 10, 2023

Daniel Woods’ Switzerland Scorecard: V14 Flashes, V15 Send

What did Daniel Woods do with his month in Fionnay, Switzerland? Oh, not much. Just a V15, two V14s, two V12s (one a first ascent),…

Written by Andrew McLemore January 05, 2023

Stefano Ghisolfi Hunts Bouldering Bliss in Bishop

The latest vid from the Italian climbing pro sees him join other The North Face athletes in a fun romp through California’s bouldering epicenter.

Written by Andrew McLemore January 03, 2023

Katie Lamb: Under the Radar but Still a Bouldering Beast

If you’re not a bouldering nerd, there’s a fair chance you don’t know who the Massachussetsan is. Pro tip: change that.

Written by Sam Anderson December 28, 2022

Stefano Ghisolfi Climbs 100 Boulder Problems in One Hour

Usually, we watch Ghisolfi climb one thing over the course of a video. This time, he does a few more.

Written by Sam Anderson December 14, 2022

Climber Conserves Energy, Reaches New Heights With Aventon E-Bike

GearJunkie and Aventon Bikes teamed up for a day of ‘stone lifting,’ climbing, and, of course, cycling.

Watch Shawn Raboutou’s First Hits on World’s First V17, ‘Burden of Dreams’

The world’s most decorated V17 climber started trying the world’s first V17 boulder problem. Here’s how it went.

Written by Sam Anderson December 12, 2022

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…

Written by Sam Anderson November 29, 2022

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

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.’

Written by Andrew McLemore November 25, 2022

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…

Written by Sam Anderson November 18, 2022

Virtual Tour: Ancient Art at Hueco Tanks With Jon Cardwell

If you’re ever bouldering at Hueco Tanks, take a history tour on one of your rest days. Here’s a primer, from Jon Cardwell.

Written by Sam Anderson November 16, 2022

Shawn Raboutou Claims First Ascent of ‘Megatron’ V17

‘On fire,’ was French crusher Seb Bouin’s stripped-down comment on Shawn Raboutou’s Nov. 15 first ascent post. That pretty much says it.

Written by Sam Anderson November 16, 2022

A ‘Good Month’ for Drew Ruana: 7 V14 & V15 Sends, Including First Ascents

With this iPhone edit, Drew Ruana shows a talent for understatement. He actually sent seven routes at V14 and above in less than a month.

Written by Andrew McLemore November 15, 2022

Will Bosi Claims Third Ascent of ‘Alphane’ (V17), Evades Grade Question

The world’s third V17 boulder problem has now seen two repeats since Shawn Raboutou first established the line in August 2022.

Written by Andrew McLemore November 03, 2022

Taylor McNeill on the 2nd Ascent of ‘Multiverse’ (V15)

How do you make a V15 send even more exciting? With creative photography, stellar editing, and a hip-hop soundtrack — obviously.

Written by Andrew McLemore November 03, 2022

With Send of ‘Alphane,’ Aidan Roberts Nabs First-Ever V17 Repeat

The world’s third V17 boulder problem now has a second graduate, with the young Brit calling his send an “amazing experience”.

Written by Andrew McLemore October 20, 2022

Did Moab’s Bizarre 2022 Climbing Crime Bolster the Bouldering Community?

On Feb. 14, someone spread scandal by smearing axle grease on holds at a popular Moab, Utah, bouldering area. Six months later, what’s up with…

Written by Sam Anderson October 19, 2022

Boulder Bliss: Ruana Repeats V16, Snags V14 & V15 First Ascents in 3-Day Rampage

Threshold bouldering is all about seizing your opportunities. Ruana spent three straight days in the sweet spot earlier this month.

Written by Sam Anderson October 13, 2022

Ageism in Climbing: Why the Word ‘Still’ Cheapens the Sport

If you think ageism isn’t an issue in rock climbing, chances are you’re younger than 40. Matt Samet takes a deep dive into the issue.

Written by Matt Samet October 03, 2022

Perma-Stoked Daniel Woods Just Climbed a Gorgeous V15

Don’t doubt DaWoods. The world’s second V17 climber just punched out a boulder in Switzerland that looks as wicked as it does beautiful.

Written by Sam Anderson September 29, 2022

La Sportiva Skwama Vegan Forgoes Leather, Hunts Performance

La Sportiva’s animal product-free Skwama Vegan looks to deliver animal product-free performance on sport climbs and boulders.

Written by Sam Anderson September 15, 2022

Bouldering in Wales. Who Knew?

Where do sculpted, unclimbed sandstone blobs fill the beaches and vicious limestone pack the forests? Wales, apparently.

Written by Sam Anderson September 15, 2022

World’s Third V17 Boulder Problem: Watch It Go Down

Shawn Raboutou did V17 on Friday. But unless you were there at the bloc with him, you didn’t get to see him climb it —…

Written by Sam Anderson August 22, 2022

World’s Third V17? Shawn Raboutou Thinks So With ‘Alphane’

The V17 club may have its third all-time member: the United States’ Shawn Raboutou.

Written by Sam Anderson August 19, 2022

Squish and Scum: The Retooled La Sportiva Mantra Reviewed

La Sportiva relaunched the Mantra this year. It may be one of the best indoor/bouldering slippers to hit the market this year.

Written by Matt Samet August 18, 2022

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