Climbing

Win Climbing Shoes! Evolv Wants to See Your Sickest Art

Break out those paintbrushes (or pencils, or pens, or whatever floats your boat.) The Evolv art contest is back!

Written by Andrew Marshall January 20, 2023

Adam Ondra Climbs a Giant Sinkhole

After a few photos teasing this epic send, Adam Ondra provides the play-by-play cave-climb documentary we all wanted to see.

Written by Andrew McLemore January 20, 2023

Free Gear Fridays: Win Alpine Trekking Boots, Apparel From Salewa

This week, two lucky winners will receive alpine trekking boots, pants, and jacket from Salewa.

La Sportiva Skwama Vegan Review: Ditches Traditional Leather, Same Awesome Performance

The La Sportiva Skwama Vegan delivers all the performance and comfort of the original without the use of animal products.

Written by Christian Black January 18, 2023

Meet the Family Caring for the Oldest Alpine Hut in the French Alps

Meet the hutkeeper, her husband, and their two young children who care for an historic hut in the craggy French Alps of Chamonix.

Written by Rebecca Ross January 13, 2023

Sending ‘Gigantor’: The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Route

After zero people in 15 years were either capable of — or interested in — repeating this man’s scary 5.12 chossfest, he came back to…

Written by Sam Anderson January 13, 2023

Squamish Climbing Hits: Wright Films Honnold and Findlay Wrecking Shop

If Wright’s movie-making magic or Honnold’s star power hasn’t sold you, don’t miss the rest of the cast. Findlay, Sonnie Trotter, Will Stanhope, and Jason…

Written by Sam Anderson January 13, 2023

Sterling Rope Launches Crag and Climbing Gym Packs

Sterling just dropped two new packs to help climbers bring their gear to the gym or crag in an ‘easy and organized way.’

Written by Andrew McLemore January 13, 2023

Grit&Rock Grant Awards $10,000 to Female-Led Adventures

The award funds expeditions of all types, including high-altitude first ascents and mapping and exploration projects.

Written by Andrew Marshall January 12, 2023

Ex-Partner of Jailed Iranian Climber Pleads for International Support

In the wake of Mahsa Amini’s death, protests in Iran continue to flare. GearJunkie received documents Tuesday that indicate one imprisoned climber could face stark…

Written by Sam Anderson January 12, 2023

Dive Into the British Coastal Mountains’ Vibrant Culture in ‘Shaped by Wild’

In the Arc’teryx film, ‘Shaped by Wild,’ we get an intimate look at some of the most striking landscapes and cultures in North America.

Written by Rebecca Ross January 10, 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

$36,000 Up for Grabs in Rocky Talkie & AAC’s Search and Rescue Awards

A select group of 2022’s most outstanding search-and-rescue teams are about to get a boost. Here’s everything you need to know.

Written by Sam Anderson January 10, 2023

Marmot Mitre Peak Pant Review: MVP Rain Pant for Hiking, Climbing, Soggy Adventures

Comfortable, breathable, packable, and incredibly waterproof, the Marmot Mitre Peak pants will keep you warm and dry for years to come.

Written by Rebecca Parsons January 06, 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

Summer Stone Daydreams: Deep-Water Soloists Siege Mallorca

Unencumbered acrobatics on steep stone, big freefalls that end in big splashes, and exotic locations. That’s the deal in this vid.

Written by Sam Anderson January 04, 2023

Petition to Protect Cochamó Valley Reaches 99,000 Signatures

Chile’s lesser-known adventure climbing destination — ‘the Chilean Yosemite’ — enjoys flimsy federal protections and faces a major private land sale.

Written by Sam Anderson January 04, 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

SCARPA Vapor Lace-Up Review: A Whole Lotta Trad With a Dash of Sport

The new SCARPA Vapor Lace-Up returns to its roots, with a leather upper and footbed to bring more stretch, give, and comfort.

Written by Matt Samet January 03, 2023

Arc’teryx Alpha SV Review: Last Shell Standing After Alaskan First Ascents

The Arc’teryx Alpha SV shell has been a go-to for alpinists since 1998. GORE-TEX PRO Most Rugged Technology improves the bomber shell.

Written by Seiji Ishii January 03, 2023

Black Diamond Method: One of the Best Intermediate Climbing Shoes — Here’s Why

At a current price point of just $116 (down from $155), the Black Diamond Method is hard to beat in the intermediate rock shoe niche.

Written by Matt Samet December 29, 2022

Adam Ondra Shows Progress on ‘Project Big’ in Flatanger, Norway

The world’s best climber drops another video on his latest and perhaps biggest project ever. For the first time, Ondra gives us a close look…

Written by Andrew McLemore December 29, 2022

Madison Mountaineering’s Unclimbed Peak Project Ticks First Ascent in the Himalayas

In a range spanning six countries, unclimbed peaks in the Himalayas are as plentiful. Madison Mountaineering wants to climb one with you.

Written by Austin Beck-Doss December 28, 2022

Climber Jonathan Siegrist Wrangles ‘Flex Luthor,’ 5.15a — Frontier Style

Watch Siegrist explore the uniquely American tradition of frontier sport climbing (I’ll explain later), and snag a sought-after redpoint.

Written by Sam Anderson December 28, 2022

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

Epic Longs Peak Streak: Woman Rakes In Consecutive Summit Records

Lisa Foster ascended Colorado’s epic 14er 36 times in 36 months — and that’s just one of her recent records.

Written by Andrew Marshall December 27, 2022

Adam Ondra and the Big Manky Sinkhole: A First Free Ascent Story

What can stop the world’s best sport climber in his tracks? Wet holds, rotten gear, leering tourists, and a ghost story — none make the…

Written by Sam Anderson December 23, 2022

Hardest Climb of Her Life: Korean Climber Becomes Second Woman Ever to Send ‘La Rambla’

This video shows every moment of Chaehyun Seo’s ascent of ‘La Rambla,’ 5.15a. Verdict? She absolutely crushed it.

Written by Andrew McLemore December 23, 2022

Learn This Italian Valley’s Legendary Ice Climbing Reputation

There’s enough ice climbing history in the Western Alps’ Susa Valley to draw generations of ax-wielding athletes.

Written by Sam Anderson December 23, 2022

Tethrd Skeletor Review: Affordable, Rugged Climbing Sticks for the Mobile Hunter

For less than $250, the Tethrd Skeletors offer a lightweight, quiet, and durable set of four climbing sticks.

Written by Adam Moore December 16, 2022

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