Climbing

Watch Climber Stefano Ghisolfi Take His ‘First Steps’ on ‘Silence,’ 5.15d

If Stefano Ghisolfi sends ‘Silence,’ he’ll be the first climber to repeat the first route graded 5.15d anywhere on the planet.

Written by Sam Anderson August 29, 2022

Coming Soon: Netflix Digs Into Disappearance on 8,000-Meter Broad Peak

The film tells the story of Polish mountaineers Maciej Berbeka and Tomasz Kowalski, who went missing while descending Broad Peak in Pakistan.

Written by Andrew Marshall August 25, 2022

Stefano Ghisolfi Starts Trying ‘Silence,’ World’s Hardest Sport Climb

The hunt is on in the Flatanger cave, and Ghisolfi promises to broadcast his quest to climb Adam Ondra’s ‘Silence,’ 9c/5.15d.

Written by Sam Anderson August 23, 2022

What Does Climbing Mean? Depends on the Climber — or Paraclimber

Do adaptive climbers face an entirely different set of challenges than able-bodied ones? Watch a paraclimber explain.

Written by Sam Anderson August 22, 2022

Tanzania Announces Internet Will Soon Arrive on ‘Roof of Africa’

Internet on Kilimanjaro will soon arrive, bringing improved safety — and the ability to post on social media.

Written by Andrew McLemore August 22, 2022

World’s Third V17 Boulder Problem: Watch It Go Down

Shawn Raboutou did V17 on Friday. But unless you were there at the bloc with him, you didn’t get to see him climb it —…

Written by Sam Anderson August 22, 2022

World’s Third V17? Shawn Raboutou Thinks So With ‘Alphane’

The V17 club may have its third all-time member: the United States’ Shawn Raboutou.

Written by Sam Anderson August 19, 2022

Squish and Scum: The Retooled La Sportiva Mantra Reviewed

La Sportiva relaunched the Mantra this year. It may be one of the best indoor/bouldering slippers to hit the market this year.

Written by Matt Samet August 18, 2022

Honnold, Findlay Nab First Ascent of Massive Arctic Monolith

Climbing nerds have a new reason to tune in to Nat Geo’s upcoming series: Alex Honnold and Hazel Findlay just completed a first ascent in…

Written by Andrew McLemore August 18, 2022

Tenaya Indalo Review: The Mastia’s Big Brother Is Pointy, Powerful, and Precise

The long-awaited Tenaya Indalo is the ideal candidate for long and complex routes with multiple angles and hold types.

Written by Austin Beck-Doss August 17, 2022

Vanhee, Larcher Explore the Upper Limits of Trad on ‘Le Voyage’

How special is “Le Voyage” (E10, 7a)? So special that almost no one who tries it can climb it. But Siebe Vanhee and Jacopo Larcher…

Written by Sam Anderson August 17, 2022

Resurrecting the Supernatural: Rebolting the Mysterious Climb ‘El Gavilan’

Aliens appeared to visit two first ascensionists in remote 1990s Mexico. Now, a filmmaker accompanies two women intent on restoring their route.

Written by Sam Anderson August 17, 2022

Rest Day Reels: These Climbing Films Will Get You Stoked

It’s not always practical to get outdoors, so here’s the next best thing: our selection of the top climbing movies to satisfy your urge for…

Written by Joseph Lee August 16, 2022

Jonathan Siegrist Climbs First Repeat of ‘Kinder Cakes’ in Rifle

The Las Vegas-based sport climbing stud takes his pursuit of the world’s hardest routes to the Rockies. Visiting Colorado for the summer, he ticked a…

Written by Andrew McLemore August 15, 2022

V16? Will Bosi Thinks So With First Ascent of ‘Honey Badger’

The only climber we’ve ever seen leave Adam Ondra speechless just climbed his ‘hardest ever’ boulder problem. The big rig did not go down without…

Written by Sam Anderson August 15, 2022

World Champion Skier, 26, and Friend Die While Climbing Mont Blanc

A 26-year-old ski mountaineer died on Mont Blanc on Friday while climbing the mountain with a friend. She won a world championship in 2017.

Written by Andrew McLemore August 15, 2022

Huge Rescue Effort on Ecuador Volcano: 3 Climbers Dead, 12 Injured

Ecuador mobilized a massive rescue effort after a group of climbers fell 180 feet on one of the country’s highest volcanoes, Carihuairazo.

Written by Andrew McLemore August 15, 2022

Youngest Ever to Climb 5.14d Is This Ripped 12-Year-Old

Gianluca Vighetti clipped the chains on “Un Vento Nuovo” (9a/5.14d) last September and became the youngest person ever to climb the grade.

Written by Sam Anderson August 15, 2022

Garnbret, Ondra Scratch and Claw to Win Euro Climbing Championships

It’s day 5 of the IFSC European Championships in Munich. Sparks flew yesterday as Adam Ondra and Janja Garnbret claimed narrow victories.

Written by Sam Anderson August 15, 2022

World’s Longest ‘Dyno’ Is Either Climbing or Parkour (Or Both)

Dyno competitions are the climbing version of dunk contests: fun, goofy, and wildly athletic. Watch a parkour runner go for a world record.

Written by Sam Anderson August 15, 2022

Arapahoe Basin Via Ferrata Is North America’s Highest: We Climbed It & You Should Too

Arapahoe Basin’s via ferrata is the ultimate high alpine adventure. This week, we strapped on harnesses and helmets to experience it for ourselves.

Written by Mary Murphy August 12, 2022

Edu Marín Sieges Mega-Hard Italian Multipitch Climb — With His Dad

Righteous climbing in the Dolomites meets touching family drama in a beautiful new documentary about Edu Marín’s ascent of Panaroma.

Written by Andrew McLemore August 11, 2022

‘Real Gem’ or Dirty Pile? Ondra Gets a 5.14d First Ascent in the ‘Leaky Cave’

Adam Ondra deals with the ‘dirty job’ of climbing amid cobwebs and dirt while exploring new routes in a Slovakian cave.

Written by Andrew McLemore August 11, 2022

Kristin Harila, Sherpas Need 3 Peaks in 3 Months to Beat Nims’ Record

Pasdawa Sherpa, Dawa Ongchu, and Kristin Harila summitted Gasherbrum I and inched closer to breaking Nirmal ‘Nims’ Purja’s speed record.

Written by Sam Anderson August 11, 2022

Trashed: One Climber Is Irate About Garbage on K2

K2 summiteer Flor Cuenca described conditions at K2 base camp as a ‘pigsty’ and included herself in a cohort she chastised harshly.

Written by Sam Anderson August 10, 2022

Which Mountain Is Really the Tallest? Experts Still Disagree

Pointing to the roof of the world may seem simple enough, but proving that’s what you’re pointing at is a lot more complicated.

Written by Sam Anderson August 09, 2022

Black Diamond Presents the Nordkette Traverse with Remco Graas

Soon after Dutch athlete Remco Graas moved to Innsbruck, Austria, he set about a major goal: climbing the famous Nordkette Traverse.

Written by Andrew McLemore August 09, 2022

La Sportiva TX2 EVO Shoe: A Novel ‘Approach’ for Speed, Distance

The La Sportiva TX2 EVO looks like a casual run shoe, but’s an airy approach shoe designed to fit more securely. What’s more, it can…

So iLL Launches New Climbing Hold System From Longtime Crusher Jason Kehl

So iLL releases a new line of ‘system’ climbing holds designed by master shaper — and longtime dirtbagger — Jason Kehl.

Written by Andrew McLemore August 09, 2022

Mentor Story: Yosemite Veteran and Youngster Climb El Cap

Watch Hudon and Jordan Cannon take on El Cap and explore the roots of climbing itself: mentorship, friendship, and trust.

Written by Sam Anderson August 09, 2022

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