Climbing

Q&A With Steph Davis: How Climbing Has Evolved, Ode to a Gear Sling & More

Check out our interview with Steph Davis for the scoop on the best innovations in climbing, her favorite gear, when you can climb with her,…

Written by Mary Murphy June 21, 2022

Wildfire Devours Legendary Climbing in Oliana, Spain

Over the holiday weekend, footage surfaced on social media showing the limestone cliffs above Oliana, Spain, engulfed in a wildfire.

Written by Sam Anderson June 21, 2022

World’s Hardest Trad Route? Could Be, Thanks to Teen Connor Herson

It’s not every day someone climbs 5.15 on gear — in fact, it had never happened before June 12, but Connor Herson may have pulled…

Written by Sam Anderson June 17, 2022

GoPro Mountain Games Recap: From Kayaks to Splash Dogs, the Games Have It All

To call the GoPro Mountain Games frenetic may be an understatement. The 20th anniversary of the all-things-outdoors festival in Vail this past weekend offered an…

Written by David Young June 15, 2022

Adam Ondra Spiders Up Diagonal Cracks in Arco’s Aesthetic ‘Pungitopo’ (5.14c)

Adam Ondra sends ‘Pungitopo,’ 8c+/9a (5.14c/5.14d), an ‘amazing’ and ‘aesthetic’ new route in Arco, Italy.

Written by Andrew McLemore June 15, 2022

Affordable Altitude: A Travel Guide to Ecuador’s Cotopaxi

If you’re looking for a new adventure, here’s what you need to know to maximize your chances of summiting Cotopaxi.

Written by Andrew McLemore June 14, 2022

IFSC Climbing: Flohé Crushes for First Win, Grossman Keeps Dominating

Germany’s Yannick Flohé surged to his first win of the 2022 IFSC Boulder season, and American Natalia Grossman won for the fourth time in five…

Written by Sam Anderson June 13, 2022

Sign Petition, Help Fallen Patagonia Climber Korra Pesce’s Family

Bureaucratic formalities currently prevent Corrado ‘Korra’ Pesce’s daughter from accessing the rights she’s due in the wake of his death.

Written by Sam Anderson June 10, 2022

How to Fit a Climbing Harness (Or: How to Avoid Harness Burn)

Fitting your climbing harness right can help you have the best day out possible and prevent all kinds of discomfort.

Written by Sam Anderson June 09, 2022

Carlo Traversi Performs Vertical Ballet on Legendary 5.14 ‘Magic Line’

Watch the send footage as all-around crusher Carlo Traversi makes a flawless ascent of ‘Magic Line’ (5.14) in Yosemite Valley.

Written by Austin Beck-Doss June 09, 2022

What Does It Take to Film Your Own Free Solo? Find Out With the Wide Boyz

Watch the Wide Boyz’s Pete Whittaker sharpen his videography skills aboard ‘Maos Gate,’ a classic two-pitch route in Tellnes, Norway.

Written by Jilli Cluff June 07, 2022

Guide Killed, 4 Climbers Injured in 1,000-Foot Falls on Shasta

Severe injuries to climbers and a death on Northern California’s Mt. Shasta on Monday included a working guide and her two clients.

Written by Sam Anderson June 07, 2022

Rapid Repeats on England’s Hardest Climb After 5 Years of Silence

Josh Ibbertson and Eder Lomba tallied the first repeats of ‘Rainman’ (5.15b/9b) at Malham Cove, England, within weeks of each other.

Written by Sam Anderson June 06, 2022

Tips for Canyoneering Grand Staircase-Escalante: Expert Guides Weigh In

Canyoneering lets you drop into and crawl through high-walled rock formations virtually off-limits to traditional hikers. It’s a unique way to interact with the landscape…

‘Valley of Giants’ Anthologizes Legendary Female Climbers of Yosemite

Don’t sleep on fresh perspectives from Lynn Hill, Liz Robbins, Beth Rodden, and more in Lauren Delaunay Miller’s book, ‘Valley of Giants.’

Written by Sam Anderson June 03, 2022

Jonathan Siegrist Climbs ‘Event Horizon’ 5.15b, Seemingly Getting Stronger With Age

Jonathan Siegrist, 36, just made ‘one of the absolute hardest’ first ascents in his long career. ‘Event Horizon’ links three cruxes at Nevada’s 5G wall.

Written by Sam Anderson June 02, 2022

Eat Bugs, Climb in VR With Villanueva and Friends

Drink in the dystopia with these musical climbers as they forage for scant resources and learn what a ‘rabbit’ is from a benevolent gardener.

Written by Sam Anderson June 02, 2022

Biggest Bolted Climb on the Continent: New 33-Pitch Route Developed in Canada

Earlier this month, a team of four Canada-based climbers made the first ascent of ‘Guaranteed Rugged’ (5.10d), the longest bolted route in North America.

Written by Austin Beck-Doss June 01, 2022

New Speed Record in the Himalayas: Six 8,000-Meter Peaks in 29 Days

Kristin Harila, Pemba Sherpa, and Dawa Wongchu Sherpa made Himalaya history last week on Makalu, the world’s fifth-highest peak.

Written by Sam Anderson May 31, 2022

‘Surprisingly Easier’ Than He Thought?! Ondra Narrates a 5.14c Onsight

Adam Ondra may be the most stimulating expression of every aspect of sport climbing. His videos contain gems for just about everybody.

Written by Sam Anderson May 30, 2022

Verdon Gorge: ‘The Only Way Out Is to Climb Out’

Four decades on, sport climbing may be tame. But in its birthplace in the 2,000-foot deep Verdon Gorge, ‘the only way out is to climb…

Written by Sam Anderson May 26, 2022

Watch Paraclimber Rachel Maia Get ‘Back to Real Rock’

An accident of ‘Kiwi intuition’ led to climber Rachel Maia losing her left leg below the knee. Watch her battle ‘Back to Real Rock’ in…

Written by Sam Anderson May 23, 2022

REI to Produce Feature-Length Documentary of Historic ‘Full Circle’ Everest Expedition

Want to watch the world’s first all-Black Everest expedition reach the roof of the world? Grab the popcorn and get comfy.

Written by Sam Anderson May 23, 2022

Save Up to 30% on Outdoor Gear With REI’s Anniversary Sale

Celebrate REI’s anniversary with big savings on summer apparel and gear. Now through Memorial Day, you can save up to 30% on goods from your…

China Cancels 2 Climbing World Cup Dates Due to COVID-19

Amid lockdowns, China announced that it will skip two International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) World Cup dates this fall.

Written by Sam Anderson May 20, 2022

Storytime (And Training Talk) With Climbing Legend Jerry Moffatt

In the 1980s, nobody leaned into the role of the world’s best (and most feral) rock climber harder than Englishman Jerry Moffatt.

Written by Sam Anderson May 20, 2022

Apply Now: American Alpine Club Opens Grant for Underrepresented Filmmakers

This winter, the American Alpine Club will put its weight behind underserved filmmakers in climbing with the Pull Focus Grant.

Written by Sam Anderson May 19, 2022

The Remy Brothers: Rock Climbing Legends You’ve Never Heard Of

Yves and Claude Remy have been shaping rock climbing for longer than most rock climbers have been alive. Watch the masters at work here.

Written by Sam Anderson May 13, 2022

American Alpine Club Dishes Out Cash for First Ascents

First ascents and unclimbed peaks abound among the AAC’s 2022 Cutting Edge Grant-funded objectives. Four teams won $37,000 total.

Written by Sam Anderson May 13, 2022

Five Ten Crawe: The Best Sport Climbing and Bouldering Shoe for Duck Foot

If you have a duck foot and love to scale steep lines at your limits, the Five Ten Crawe could be the shoe of your…

Written by Seiji Ishii May 13, 2022

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