Climbing

For First Time Ever, IFSC Youth World Climbing Champs Come to US

From August 22 to 31, the International Federation of Sport Climbing’s (IFSC) Youth World Championship will take over Dallas.

Written by Jilli Cluff August 08, 2022

Steepest 5.13a in the States? Jordan Cannon Climbs ‘Countdown to Ecstasy’

In this brief, send-y footage, the accomplished big-wall climber grinds out an epic, bolted roof in the Vegas hills.

Written by Jilli Cluff August 05, 2022

Crash Pads & Crack: Pete Whittaker Tries the World’s Hardest Crack Boulder

In this cut, the crack king attempts to wrangle a 40-foot-long horizontal V13 boulder put up by his Wide Boyz co-conspirator, Tom Randall.

Written by Jilli Cluff August 04, 2022

SCARPA Mago: Version 3.0 Is Sleek, Stable, and Ready to Shred the Steeps

The first SCARPA Mago was launched in 2007. The third version continues to perform at the highest levels, especially on the steeps.

Written by Matt Samet August 04, 2022

Extremes on Mont Blanc Prompt Mayor to Seek ‘Funeral Deposit’ for Climbers

A rescue or body recovery on Mont Blanc would cost €10,000; the remaining €5,000 would cover climbers who paid the ultimate price.

Written by Sam Anderson August 04, 2022

Classic Climbs Closed: Record Heat Cancels European Alps Tours

The sweltering, dry conditions in the European Alps have turned glacier areas and classic routes into deadly traps.

Written by Angela Benavides August 03, 2022

Dojo Mojo: Adam Ondra, Martin Stráník Simulate World Cup Climbing

Follow pro climbers Adam Ondra and Martin Stráník as they prepare for the highest level of competition in this delightfully motivating edit.

Written by Jilli Cluff August 03, 2022

Built for Women, Great for Anyone: La Sportiva Katana Laces Climbing Shoe Review

The women’s La Sportiva Katana Laces is a shoe that continues to excel on various terrain, with improved edging and heel hooking capabilities.

Written by Miya Tsudome August 02, 2022

Portaledge Concert or Self-Care Routine? Watch This Crooning Climber

Has a portaledge ever had so many guitar pedals on it? Watch this climber record a Tiny Desk-worthy performance in a rocky workplace.

Written by Andrew McLemore August 02, 2022

Alex Megos Claims First Ascent of Chris Sharma’s ‘Rastaman Vibrations’: 5.15b?

It took the carrot-powered climber less than a total of 9 days to get the first redpoint of a route that Chris Sharma bolted 10…

Written by Jilli Cluff August 02, 2022

Incredible ‘Pou’ Climbing Brothers Keep Putting Up First Ascents: Timeline

Iker and Eneko Pou have demolished every climb they’ve tried in the Peruvian Cordillera for the last 2 months. Can’t keep up? Here’s a timeline.

Written by Sam Anderson August 01, 2022

Simple Send: Mellow Routes and Hikes to Truly Take in the Tetons

Two experienced climbers show us how warmup routes help them reconnect with nature, themselves, and the essence of climbing. Having the Grand Tetons as a…

‘Connecting Walls’: 2 Climbers Find Pristine Cliffs & Grace on Yukishima

A new film from Patagonia follows two Japanese climbers as they explore and develop routes on a little-known island.

Written by Jilli Cluff August 01, 2022

IFSC World Cup Climbing Rules & Scoring Explained

Perplexed by the IFSC’s scoring system for World Cup climbing competitions? Here’s how to decrypt Boulder, Lead, and Speed stats.

Written by Jilli Cluff July 29, 2022

The ‘Cadillac’ of Trekking Poles, LEKI Unveils High-End Black Series FX Carbon

If you want trekking poles with every bell and whistle, then LEKI’s Black Series fit the bill. Check out the latest in German engineering.

Written by Andrew McLemore July 29, 2022

‘Girls Gone Wide’ Strike Again in Buddy-Style Climbing Sufferfest

Crack climbing specialists Mary Eden and Kaya Lindsay crank hard on a spicy multipitch route deep within Grand Canyon National Park.

Written by Jilli Cluff July 27, 2022

Fastest to Climb the World’s 5 Highest Peaks: Pasdawa Sherpa Sets Speed Record

When Pasdawa Sherpa flew the Nepali flag on the summit of K2 (28,251 feet) on July 21, he did it as a new record-holder.

Written by Sam Anderson July 26, 2022

IFSC Lead World Cup: Garnbret Remains Unmatched, Grupper Takes First Gold in France

The fourth entry in the IFSC Lead World Cup series went off with a bang in Briançon, France, over the weekend.

Written by Jilli Cluff July 26, 2022

Watch Sasha DiGiulian on First Female Ascent of 5.14 ‘Joe Exotic’ in The Flatirons

In her latest send, Sasha DiGiulian not only makes 5.14 look like a cakewalk — she narrates every single move while doing it.

Written by Andrew McLemore July 26, 2022

New North Carolina Bouldering Area Opens Thanks to Access Fund

The Maibauer Boulders, 90 minutes outside Charlotte, N.C., open to the public with about 100 established climbs after a feel-good land access story.

Written by Sam Anderson July 25, 2022

Seb Bouin Obliterates Sport Climbing Sensibilities With Massive 5.15

At a staggering 430 feet long and a proposed difficulty of 9b/+ (5.15b/c), “Nordic Marathon” is the longest stretch of 5.15 ever climbed.

Written by Austin Beck-Doss July 25, 2022

Seb Bouin Climbs Another Flatanger 5.15, Aims at Futuristic 5.15d

In Norway’s famous playground for elite climbers, Seb Bouin delivers another repeat of an Adam Ondra 5.15. But it’s only a snippet of his new mega-project.

Written by Andrew McLemore July 25, 2022

Uncut: Watch Shawn Raboutou Climb Crazy New V16 Roof

The ‘Story of 3 Worlds’? For Shawn Raboutou, there’s just one world: the one where he crushes climbs.

Written by Sam Anderson July 22, 2022

Is the ‘Instagram Effect’ Ruining Climbing — And What Can We Do About It?

Instagram has and continues to affect climbing. Some of it is good, some of it is bad, and some of it is potentially ruining the…

Written by Matt Samet July 22, 2022

Climbing Brand Omega Pacific Acquired, Resurrected

Climbers far and wide know Omega Pacific gear for two reasons: its utilitarian carabiners, and its one-of-a-kind link cam. Now, they reappear.

Written by Sam Anderson July 21, 2022

Watch Explorers Fight for Survival in the World’s Deepest Cave

If you loved Jimmy Chin’s ‘The Rescue,’ then this video about the world’s deepest cave will have you glued to the screen once again.

Written by Andrew McLemore July 21, 2022

Adam Ondra – Climbing Tick List & Accomplishments of 2022

What makes for a productive season when you’re Adam effing Ondra? We take a look at the best climber in the world’s year so far.

Written by Jilli Cluff July 21, 2022

‘Girls Gone Wide’ and Hard Crack Climbs: ‘Tradprincess’ on 5.13 in Indian Creek

After a prolonged recovery from wrist surgery, Mary Eden returned to Indian Creek to battle a 5.13- finger crack.

Written by Andrew McLemore July 20, 2022

Free Solo Blueprint: Behind the Climb That Put Alex Honnold on the Map

By and large, successful free soloists don’t just walk up to high-standard routes, chalk up, and pull on.

Written by Sam Anderson July 19, 2022

The Most Hated Climbers Ever? Who and Why

Who are the most hated climbers of all time? Get the rundown of some of sport’s most vilified individuals from Climbers Crag.

Written by Sam Anderson July 19, 2022

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