Climbing

Should I Go to El Potrero Chico This Season?

Here’s our guide to traveling to El Potrero Chico safely this season, along with a few evergreen recommendations for visiting climbers.

Written by Sam Anderson November 01, 2022

Tension Board 2 Gets the Spray-Down With New Layout

For climbers looking to attack their weaknesses, the Tension Board is a good place to start. Now, the mirrored board folds in a spray wall…

Written by Sam Anderson October 31, 2022

Climbers Pull ‘The Naked Edge’ Speed Record to Near 20 Minutes

Watch Stefan Griebel reclaim his old ‘The Naked Edge’ speed record with Joe Kennedy here. The duo shaved the time down to 22:44.

Written by Sam Anderson October 31, 2022

Generation Gap: Alexander Megos, Sharma Collab to Climb ‘Rastaman Vibrations’ 5.15b

When you live on the limit of adventure sports, sometimes it turns out you’re even farther ahead of the curve than you thought.

Written by Sam Anderson October 31, 2022

Mountaineering’s Ultimate Prize Shut Down by Chinese Government

Kristin Harila could not secure critical documents to climb Shishapangma and Cho Oyu — the last summits standing between her and a seminal speed record.

Written by Sam Anderson October 31, 2022

Ed Viesturs Weighs In: When Does a Summit Count?

Ed Viesturs, the only American to summit all 8,000m peaks without supplemental oxygen, chimes in on unnecessary ‘rescues.’

Written by Ed Viesturs October 28, 2022

Megos Marvelous in Margalef: Posts Ridiculous Tick List

Alexander Megos’ fingers may be wrecked, but his ego is well padded today following a fiendishly successful trip to Margalef, Spain.

Written by Sam Anderson October 28, 2022

Legendary Mountaineer Bradford Washburn’s Lost Cache Unearthed

A team from Teton Gravity Research discovered lost film and cameras abandoned by the legendary photographer 85 years ago in the Yukon.

Written by Andrew McLemore October 27, 2022

Seb Bouin Sends ‘Jumbo Love,’ First 5.15b in US, Now Pursues Harder Variant

One day after sending ‘Jumbo Love,’ Bouin wants to unlock a never-redpointed variation that might make the iconic climb much harder.

Written by Sam Anderson October 26, 2022

Wide Boyz’ Whittaker Flashes 5.13d Roof Climb on First Try

The veteran Wide Boys climber called ‘La Fuerza de Gravidad’ one of the best limestone roof cracks he’s ever climbed.

Written by Andrew McLemore October 26, 2022

‘Bravo,’ Marcel Remy: A Biographic Tribute

The Swiss climbing legend may be gone from this plane after 99 ardent years in the mountains — but his reputation remains carved into stone.

Written by Sam Anderson October 26, 2022

Dream Job for Conservation: Access Fund Seeks Van Life Trail Builders

Want to travel and work outdoors to foster climbing access across the United States? Then apply to this posting.

Written by Sam Anderson October 26, 2022

Osprey Zealot and ‘Nimsdai’ Climbing Packs: Purpose Drives Design

Osprey’s Zealot series covers crag hounds and gym rats, and the Mutant lineup belongs on the backs of alpinists and ice climbers.

Written by Sam Anderson October 25, 2022

Verhoeven Dispatches ‘No Pain No Gain,’ 5.15a in Rodellar

Anak Verhoeven is on a tear. Last week, the Belgian athlete ticked another superlative Spanish sport climb.

Written by Sam Anderson October 25, 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

The Spaghetti Tour Speed Attempt: Andy Steindl and Martin Anthamatten Go for Broke

Watch the countdown as alpinists Andy Steindl and Martin Anthamatten race across the Alps in an attempt to break the previous record.

Written by Rebecca Ross October 19, 2022

Stunning Footage of Denali’s Cassin Ridge From Female Team

Fay Manners and Michelle Dvorak tackle one of the toughest routes on Denali in this captivating documentary from Mountain Equipment.

Written by Andrew McLemore October 19, 2022

Alexander Megos Climbs ‘Red Ram’ 5.15a, Which Stood Unrepeated for a Decade

For nearly 10 years, this Montserrat route from Ramon Julian became famous for its difficulty, knocking down every climber who tried it — until now.

Written by Andrew McLemore October 19, 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

Iranian Climber Elnaz Rekabi Resurfaces in Tehran, but Concerns Remain

Elnaz Rekabi competed on Sunday in South Korea without the hijab headwear mandated by her government. She then disappeared amid reports that her cellphone and…

Written by Seiji Ishii October 19, 2022

Tradprincess: The First Woman to Climb 5.14a Roof Crack ‘Necronomicon’

As a nominally experienced crack climber, looking at ‘Necronomicon’ (5.14a) gives me two feelings: pain and hesitation. But Mary Eden does not care.

Written by Sam Anderson October 18, 2022

Nepali Climber Dies on 6,100m Ama Dablam

Mingma Wangdi Sherpa, a member of the Nepali rope-fixing team on Ama Dablam, died attempting to summit.

Written by Angela Benavides October 18, 2022

Salewa Ortles Mountaineering Kit Review: Conquer the Dolomites With One Apparel Collection

Salewa’s Ortles Mountaineering Collection is a comprehensive line of high-performance alpine adventure apparel, designed to handle anything the Dolomites can throw at you.

Written by Steve Graepel October 18, 2022

adidas Five Ten Supports UK Group for Muslim Women Climbers

ClimbMuz brings together Muslim women to climb in a ‘safe space.’ It joins a growing list of groups focused on inclusion.

Written by Andrew McLemore October 18, 2022

‘Uncharted Lines’ Follows Climbers in Search of Hidden Boulders

What do Paul Robinson, Jimmy Webb, Daniel Woods, Chris Sharma, and Niky Ceria have in common? They put in the work to find untouched boulders.

Written by Andrew McLemore October 17, 2022

Climber Elnaz Rekabi Disappears After Defying Iran’s Hijab Law at IFSC Asia Comp

The 33-year-old Iranian’s passport and mobile phone have been confiscated, and her whereabouts are unknown, according to reports.

Written by Andrew McLemore October 17, 2022

Nims Purja Issues Statement on Fatal Parachuting Accident

Famed mountaineer Nirmal ‘Nims’ Purja was involved in a tragic parachuting accident that claimed the life of his instructor, Dean Waldo, on Oct. 14. Now,…

Written by GJ Staff October 17, 2022