Bouldering Archives

SCARPA Quantix SF Review: A Performance All-Arounder With a Dash of Sass

The performance all-arounder is a tough niche: How do you build a single rock shoe that’s good, or at least better than average, at all…

Written by Matt Samet July 13, 2022

Watch Alex Puccio and Michaela Kiersch Crush a V13 Boulder in Switzerland

In this stoke-intensive edit, we get to see Kiersch and Puccio run a send train on ‘Steppenwolf,’ V13/8B, in Magic Wood, Switzerland.

Written by Jilli Cluff July 12, 2022

It’s All About the Foam: Trango Stratus Crash Pad Review

The Trango Stratus bouldering crash pad has the best foam layup of any pad our Climbing Editor has ever tested. Find out more in our…

Written by Seiji Ishii July 12, 2022

Watch: Climbers Embrace Local Culture in Himalayan Village

The latest documentary produced by Five Ten tells the story of Rakchham, India, where locals and Bernd Zangerl collaborate to develop new climbing.

Written by Andrew McLemore June 29, 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

LEMUR Design Slab Wall: Rock Climbing Training Board Adjusts to Slab Angles

Climbers will have a new way to hone strength and skills with the latest product from LEMUR Design.

Written by Andrew McLemore June 22, 2022

IFSC Climbing: Flohé Crushes for First Win, Grossman Keeps Dominating

Germany’s Yannick Flohé surged to his first win of the 2022 IFSC Boulder season, and American Natalia Grossman won for the fourth time in five…

Written by Sam Anderson June 13, 2022

Eat Bugs, Climb in VR With Villanueva and Friends

Drink in the dystopia with these musical climbers as they forage for scant resources and learn what a ‘rabbit’ is from a benevolent gardener.

Written by Sam Anderson June 02, 2022

China Cancels 2 Climbing World Cup Dates Due to COVID-19

Amid lockdowns, China announced that it will skip two International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) World Cup dates this fall.

Written by Sam Anderson May 20, 2022

Storytime (And Training Talk) With Climbing Legend Jerry Moffatt

In the 1980s, nobody leaned into the role of the world’s best (and most feral) rock climber harder than Englishman Jerry Moffatt.

Written by Sam Anderson May 20, 2022

Apply Now: American Alpine Club Opens Grant for Underrepresented Filmmakers

This winter, the American Alpine Club will put its weight behind underserved filmmakers in climbing with the Pull Focus Grant.

Written by Sam Anderson May 19, 2022

Watch Adam Ondra Compete for His Home Crowd in the European Bouldering Cup

Adam Ondra grinds stone into sand at every crag he visits with his steel fingers and iron grip. Apparently, they have a similar effect on…

Written by Sam Anderson May 12, 2022

‘This Kid’: Will Bosi’s Bouldering Rampage Leaves Ondra Lost for Words

We talked to the 23-year-old Bosi, who recently showed up on Adam Ondra’s doorstep and summarily crushed every climb he saw — V15 FA included.

Written by Sam Anderson April 25, 2022

PA Game Commission Kills Popular Rock Climbing Areas

State officials say climbing has threatened endangered species at multiple key southwest Pennsylvania crags. Closures total over 30% of all climbing in the region.

Written by Sam Anderson April 15, 2022

Canada Ships Boulders Cross-Country for Flatlands Climbers

Come July 2022, a Canadian skatepark will be home to several 13-foot boulders. Calgary climbers, prepare your crashpads.

Written by Jilli Cluff April 13, 2022

Olympic Gold Medalist Janja Garnbret Announces Break From Competition Climbing

After her latest gold medal, the 32-time IFSC winner surprised just about everybody by telling the world she’s taking some time off.

Written by Sam Anderson April 11, 2022

‘Record-Breaking’ Public Response Delays Contested Utah Gondola

A record 14,000 public comments halted progress on a controversial traffic mitigation project in Salt Lake City’s Little Cottonwood Canyon.

Written by Sam Anderson April 07, 2022

Vibin’ Out and Sendin’ Routes (or Boulders) With Brooke Raboutou

Allez! Brooke Raboutou climbed a slew of classic, mega-hard boulder problems in Ticino, Switzerland, this winter. This video rounds them up and chills them out.

Written by Sam Anderson April 06, 2022

Alex Honnold Climbing Tips: The (Free) Soloist Answers Your Questions

Watch the planet’s favorite untethered climber explain some basics at his level best in this Wired clip. Honnold issues direct, solid explanations with some entertaining…

Written by Sam Anderson April 05, 2022

Big in Japan: Shinichiro Nomura Sends ‘Gakido’ V16

Shinichiro Nomura went all in for the send on ‘Gakido,’ a long-sought-after highball boulder problem in Japan.

Written by Sam Anderson March 25, 2022

Russian Climbing World Cup Rescheduled as IFSC Hands Out More Suspensions

Moscow lost its scheduled stop on the International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) World Cup Tour due to the country’s invasion of Ukraine.

Written by Sam Anderson March 23, 2022

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

The Perfect Fit: 3 Scrappy Climbing Shoe Brands to Keep on Your Radar

From boulderers to trad dads, every climber needs a reliable pair of climbing shoes.

Written by Austin Beck-Doss March 03, 2022

Russia Yanked From International Climbing Comps in Ice, Speed, and Bouldering Circuits

The IFSC and UIAA have canceled Russian stops along their ice climbing, bouldering, and speed climbing World Cup tours.

Written by Sam Anderson February 28, 2022

The Daniel Woods Training Board: Spray Wall-Inspired ‘Maximum Fun’

Daniel Woods and Menagerie Holds’ new training board will turn you into a beast — suitors can preorder now for winter delivery.

Written by Austin Beck-Doss February 18, 2022

Climbing Sabotage? Grease Smeared on Moab Boulder Holds

Over the weekend, climbers found petroleum grease smeared on holds at Moab, Utah’s Big Bend Bouldering Area. To some, the act suggests a targeted attack.

Written by Sam Anderson February 14, 2022