Climbing

‘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

2022 Piolets d’Or Announced: O’Driscoll, Ukrainians Among Awarded Climbers

Only the world’s best and boldest climbers earn a spot in line for a ‘golden ice axe,’ alpinism’s seminal award. Eight award winners take the…

Written by Sam Anderson October 17, 2022

Jeff Mercier Ice Climbs a ‘Cave of Dreams’ in Chamonix

Hold your breath as ice climber Jeff Mercier descends — like Dante plunged into the inferno — into the surreal azure icescape of a Chamonix…

Written by Andrew Marshall October 14, 2022

Athos Launches the World’s First 3D-Printed Climbing Shoe

The Spanish company offers a personalized process that scans feet to create a 3D-printed shoe tailored to customers’ individual needs.

Written by Andrew McLemore October 14, 2022

Lacaida Meter-Marked Climbing Rope Makes Too Much Sense

If you’ve belayed a long pitch, you know the feeling: your leader yells down, ‘How much rope left?’ You look down at the pile and…

Written by Sam Anderson October 14, 2022

SCARPA Phantom 6000 Review: From Techy Mt. Huntington Terrain to the Denali Summit

This year, I had the opportunity to test SCARPA’s newest model of its famed 6,000m boot during the spring climbing season in the Alaska Range.

Written by Christian Black October 13, 2022

Rock Garden App Offers 3D Topos of Crags, Will Pay Climbers for Mapping

A new climbing app brings 3D maps and climbing topos to cellphones. Early adopters get lifetime access and support the American Alpine Club.

Written by Andrew McLemore October 13, 2022

From Smash Bros. to Ice Climbing: AAC Twin Cities Offers BIPOC Scholarship

The American Alpine Club interviews two recipients of the Michigan Ice Fest BIPOC Scholarship in its latest effort at inclusion.

Written by Andrew McLemore October 13, 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

Winter Climb Link-Up as a Form of Grief Recovery

Sarah Hueniken went out with a group of friends for what ‘felt like a perfect day of ice climbing.’ What happened next tested her bond…

Written by Sam Anderson October 12, 2022

‘A Cruel War’: Adam Ondra to Auction Signed Climbing Holds to Aid Ukraine

Want to help Ukraine relief efforts — and also get some one-of-a-kind climbing holds made by Ondra himself? The auction kicks off on Oct. 17.

Written by Andrew McLemore October 12, 2022

Alexander Megos Completes ‘The Full Journey’ 5.15b at Margalef, Spain

Megos can flat-out rip at Margalef. Four years after he established the area’s hardest route, the German uber-mensch came back for more.

Written by Sam Anderson October 12, 2022

Hazel Findlay Faces Fear on Route That Nearly Killed Her

Hazel Findlay became well-known for sending scary-as-hell climbs. In her latest vid, she returns to the route that almost ended her career.

Written by Andrew McLemore October 07, 2022

Watch Alex Honnold Try (And Fail) in VR Climbing Game

What happens when you ask one of the world’s most accomplished climbers to try a VR climbing game? Hilarious one-liners — obviously.

Written by Andrew McLemore October 06, 2022

Immersive Karakorum Vid Will Transport You to the Trango Valley

Many YouTube vids will show you the majestic Himalayas through stellar photography. This video also shows the difficulty of getting there.

Written by Andrew McLemore October 06, 2022

‘Omen Nomen’ 9a: A Flash Attempt by Adam Ondra

Adam Ondra attempts to flash ‘Omen Nomen’ 5 years after Stefano Ghisolfi’s first ascent, which was then graded 8c+. But then a hold broke off,…

Written by Rebecca Ross October 05, 2022

Mammut ‘Crag We Care’ Rope Review: Upcycled Cord Survives 200-Plus Days at the Cliffs

The impressively durable, affordable Mammut Crag We Care climbing rope is made using yarn left over after manufacturing other ropes.

Written by Austin Beck-Doss October 04, 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

Salt Lake Climbers Launch Photo Petition to Stop Little Cottonwood Canyon Gondola

The local climbing organization says the gondola project will negatively impact climbing in Little Cottonwood Canyon for years to come.

Written by Andrew McLemore September 30, 2022

Stefano Ghisolfi Pushes Pause Button on ‘Silence’

Ghisolfi hung ‘em up for the season on the hardest rock climb in the world. But make no mistake — he will be back.

Written by Sam Anderson September 30, 2022

Mountain Hardwear’s ‘Open Aperture’ Clinic: Overcoming Underrepresentation in Climbing

The Open Aperture Clinic from Mountain Hardwear offers climbing photography skills for historically marginalized communities.

Written by Andrew McLemore September 29, 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

Alpinist Defies Doubts for First Winter Solo of Fitz Roy’s ‘Supercanaleta’

Colin Haley feared for his life and questioned his approach to it on his first (failed) attempt to solo Fitz Roy in winter. He would…

Written by Sam Anderson September 28, 2022

Toll for Skiers, Climbers: Utah Plans Paid-Only Access to Snowbird & Alta

UDOT’s propoosed toll on personal vehicles would cut off all free access to Little Cottonwood Canyon except by hike and bike.

Written by Sam Anderson September 28, 2022

With Land Donation, Michigan Gets First Climber-Owned Crag

The Slugg’s Bluff climbing area offers a quartzite cliff with 10 sports routes, a dozen trad lines, and lots of potential for more of both.

Written by Andrew McLemore September 28, 2022

DiGiulian, Harrington, and Soderlund Climb 5.14b/8c Big Wall in Spain

Matilda Soderlund, Sasha DiGiulian and Brette Harrington worked together to send a 5.14b big wall in Spain this week.

Written by Andrew McLemore September 27, 2022

Fire at Nirmal Purja’s Elite Exped Office in Kathmandu Kills 3

Kathmandu police confirmed a fire at the Exped Elite offices killed three people and injured an unknown number on Sept. 21, 2022.

Written by Sam Anderson September 26, 2022

Climbing Disaster on Manaslu: Summits, Death, and Chaos

Two avalanches swallowed climbers high on Nepal’s Manaslu this morning, killing one and leaving about 12 injured.

Written by Angela Benavides September 26, 2022

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