Sketchy Trad Fall Will Make Your Palms Sweat
Two pieces of protection in roughly 30 feet placed by a novice. Will they hold?
Black Diamond’s First Climbing Shoe Will Be Knit
Black Diamond just announced a line of four new climbing shoes. One of them stands out with a fully-knit upper
China ‘Closes’ Mount Everest, Fall Season Cancelled
A strange season continues on Mount Everest. The closure will affect climbers hoping to summit from the north side of the mountain this fall.
Climbing Everest: Kilian Jornet In His Own Words
Listen while Jornet describes his first Mount Everest climb while GPS data from Suunto’s Movescount website shows his progress.
Watch: First Video Of Honnold’s ‘El Cap’ Free-Solo
Honnold’s free-solo climb of El Capitan has been heralded as one of the greatest achievements in the history of the sport.
Original Dirtbag: Why You Should Know Fred Beckey
Fred Beckey is a bridge to the roots of the American climbing scene. He was there when it all started. But he has always been more mystery than man. That is, until now.
Alex Honnold Free Solo Climbs El Capitan
Today, Alex Honnold became the first climber to free solo Yosemite’s 3,000-foot El Capitan.
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New Study: Treat Anxiety, Depression with… Bouldering
Researchers found the mental, physical, and social aspects of bouldering make it a prime candidate to help treat depression.
Jornet Speed-Climbs Everest, Twice In One Week
Without oxygen or fixed ropes, Kilian Jornet summited Everest for the second time in one week.
This Rock Climbing Paradise Is Only Accessible by Boat
Pristine, isolated wilderness and high-quality granite sport climbing come together on the border of Canada and Minnesota. Welcome to the crag called Jeff’s World.
Still There? Nepalese Climbers Say Hillary Step Intact
Nepalese climbers have disputed reports that the iconic rock feature near the summit of Mt. Everest collapsed.
Everest’s Iconic ‘Hillary Step’ Is No More
Touted as the most difficult feature on Everest, the Hillary Step has collapsed.
Kilian Jornet Climbs Everest In 26 Hours
One of the world’s best ultra-runners scaled Mount Everest today, pushing the limits of what is humanly possible.
The 10 Best New Rock Climbing Shoes: Review
Want the best climbing shoes you can buy? Months of testing 2017’s new rock climbing shoes from La Sportiva, Evolv, Butora, Fiveten, and Tenaya went into this review.
Higher Than Ever: Everest Trash Cleanup Scales New Heights
Workers removed more than four and a half tons of garbage from Mt. Everest in an international campaign launched this month.
Bankrupt Retailer Makes Way For America’s Largest Climbing Gym
Earth Trek’s latest gym will repurpose a 52,000 square-foot Sports Authority building into America’s largest climbing center.
Grivel Helmet: So ‘Stealth’ You Won’t Know It’s There
Grivel’s Stealth Helmet has a low profile, feather weight, added coverage, and comfy fit.
REI Video: The Unspoken Sexism In Climbing
From Talweg Creative, the REI film “Within Reach” gives an insightful look into the climbing community, whether at the crag or in the gym.
Lions, Wasps & Santa Hats: Honnold, Wright Climb Kenya
Alex Honnold pukes, Cedar Wright gets stung in the bottom lip mid-climb by a wasp, and the crew establishes a first ascent all while wearing santa hats. “Of Choss And Lions” is equal parts adventure and comedy.
Mountaineering Great Ueli Steck Killed Near Everest
Ueli Steck, a renowned mountaineer known for fast ascents of technical peaks that earned him the nickname “Swiss Machine,” died today near Mount Everest. He was 40.
Sci-Fi Ascent: Firm Calls For Route Up Tallest Mountain On Mars
Is this a new frontier… or a sci-fi fantasy? A group of future-minded scientists want your help in making Martian exploration, and recreation, a reality.
Big City Mountaineers: Climb A Peak, Help Kids In Need
Book a summit adventure, gather pledge donations and sponsors, and help fund wilderness training for kids.
Peter Whittaker’s MtnLogic Apparel Claims ‘Pure Function’
Build the perfect alpine kit. That is what renowned mountaineer Peter Whittaker set out to do with his own new brand, MtnLogic.
Three Tips For High Altitude Newbies
Tagged a few 14ers but ready to go higher? Jessica R Hamel headed to the top to Orizaba and came back with these insights.
Birth Of A Brand: Scaling Everest From ‘Sea To Summit’
Tim Macartney-Snape went from the Bay of Bengal to the summit of Mount Everest in 1990. Afterward, the gear brand Sea to Summit was born. This is his story.
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Train Hard, Fight Hard: Tips To Climb Big Mountains
Holly Budge is a big mountain expedition leader who’s notched summits on Ama Dablam, Cho-Oyu, and more. She shares seven tips to push your limits on high altitude summits.
‘Gumball’ Carabiner Aims For Easier Climbing
The shape of climbing carabiners is slow to change. One company adds a new design with a unique curved gate and ‘gumball’ tip.
First Look: Black Diamond’s Beefy Mid-Range Rope For All Climbers
The FullDry 9.6 is both heavier and burlier than average, making it an excellent all-around cord. We put the 70-meter version to the test.
Couch To Ladder: 10 Uses For Old Climbing Rope
A couch, a beer koozie, a ladder, a dog leash, and much more. These creative uses keep old climbing ropes out of the landfill.
The Legend Of The Woody: Todd Skinner’s Climbing Wall
Todd Skinner was a star of rock climbing. He died in 2006, leaving behind a long list of first ascents and ‘The Woody,’ an artificial climbing wall that helped build a community. This is its story.
No Ropes, Add Sauna: The Latest Trend In Climbing Gyms
A new Minneapolis climbing gym will have 20,000 feet of climbing space, a yoga studio, free weights. But it doesn’t have a single rope.
