Climbing

No More Free Streaming of Sport Climbing World Cups

Effective April 8, the deal between IFSC and Discovery Sports will place the bouldering, lead, and speed World Cups behind a paywall.

Written by Jilli Cluff March 31, 2022

Climbing ‘Perfect Sandstone’ in France With Black Diamond’s Babsi Zangerl

In this Black Diamond short, follow along with climber Babsi Zangerl as she attempts one of the hardest trad routes in France.

Written by Mary Murphy March 29, 2022

Casio Pro Trek PRTB50-1: Your Wrist-Bound Adventure Guide

Casio launches the first of its Pro Trek series watches to include smartphone functionality.

Big in Japan: Shinichiro Nomura Sends ‘Gakido’ V16

Shinichiro Nomura went all in for the send on ‘Gakido,’ a long-sought-after highball boulder problem in Japan.

Written by Sam Anderson March 25, 2022

Russian Climbing World Cup Rescheduled as IFSC Hands Out More Suspensions

Moscow lost its scheduled stop on the International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) World Cup Tour due to the country’s invasion of Ukraine.

Written by Sam Anderson March 23, 2022

‘What Else Can We Do That Scared Us?’ 4 Climbers Tap Into Their Drive

From the mindset when picking a route to the way a climber is choosing holds, to the feeling when reaching the top — hear from…

Written by Mary Murphy March 22, 2022

New Yosemite Reservation Requirements for 2022: All You Need to Know

If you want to get into Yosemite National Park this summer, you’ll want to plan ahead. A new Yosemite reservation plan seeks to address growing…

Written by Sam Anderson March 21, 2022

Ultimate Ice Tool? Trango Kestrel Review

Trango introduced the Kestrel ice tools last year, and they oozed the slickness made possible by carbon fiber. But did they perform when it counted?

Written by Seiji Ishii March 21, 2022

Petzl GriGri Explained: Understanding This Fundamental Belay Device

The basics behind the Petzl GriGri, one of climbing’s most popular belay devices.

Written by Austin Beck-Doss March 17, 2022

Jam-Packed Reel Rock 16 Is Almost Here; Get Discounted Tix Now

Reel Rock 16 is stacked: Alex Honnold, the Wide Boyz, Margo Hayes, Alex Johnson, and more headline the film spread. A celebratory premiere approaches.

Written by Sam Anderson March 16, 2022

Favorite Female: Hazel Findlay Climbs Her First 5.14d

On March 9, 2022, the inimitable Hazel Findlay became the second British female to sport climb 5.14d, on a route called “Esclatamasters.”

Written by Jilli Cluff March 14, 2022

Roof Crawl: Stefano Ghisolfi Spiders 5.15b ‘L’Arenauta’

Watch Stefano Ghisolfi climb and claim the first ascent of ‘L’Arenauta,’ 5.15b/9a, a 20-year-old open project in Southern Italy.

Written by Jilli Cluff March 11, 2022

Winter Storm Kills One Climber, Strands 23 Others on Ben Nevis

A 28-year-old climber fell more than 1,000 feet while attempting to summit the U.K.’s tallest peak on Tuesday, March 8, 2022.

Written by Jilli Cluff March 10, 2022

First Ascent: 53-Year-Old Yuji Hirayama Sends 5.14d ‘Peaceful Mountain’

Yuji Hirayama is a 53-year-old climber from Japan who defies his age. The Japanese veteran just made the first ascent of ‘Peaceful Mountain,’ 5.14d.

Written by Jilli Cluff March 10, 2022

Climbing Controversy: Behind the Decades-Long Conflict Roiling the Sport’s Elite

Clashes over climbing grades are as old as the sport itself. From Fred Rouhling to Adam Ondra, climbing has both vilified and lionized its icons.…

Written by Sam Anderson March 09, 2022

No Climbing Allowed: Mount Elbrus Off Limits to Americans

This week, the U.S. Embassy in Russia issued a Level 4 – Do Not Travel advisory for Mt. Elbrus, citing tension created by Russia’s invasion…

Written by Jilli Cluff March 09, 2022

Mammut, AMGA Announce Second Annual Women’s Mountain Guide Scholarship

For the second year running, Mammut has partnered with the American Mountain Guides Association to support and increase representation of women in the outdoors —…

Written by Mary Murphy March 09, 2022

Behind the Scenes: Honnold Weighs In on Wild ‘Soloist VR’ Experiential Film

‘The Soloist VR’ was bound to be a one-of-a-kind viewing experience. Turns out the same thing was true for the filmmakers and Alex Honnold.

Written by Sam Anderson March 08, 2022

The Perfect Fit: 3 Scrappy Climbing Shoe Brands to Keep on Your Radar

From boulderers to trad dads, every climber needs a reliable pair of climbing shoes.

Written by Austin Beck-Doss March 03, 2022

Dad Duels Dhaulagiri: Watch Father of 2 Grab Skiing Speed Record

Dynafit GM and ski mountaineer Benedikt Böhm says having kids has made him ‘more cautious.’ But in 2019, he still nabbed a ski record on…

Written by Sam Anderson March 02, 2022

Russia Yanked From International Climbing Comps in Ice, Speed, and Bouldering Circuits

The IFSC and UIAA have canceled Russian stops along their ice climbing, bouldering, and speed climbing World Cup tours.

Written by Sam Anderson February 28, 2022

Climbing Coach Pete Whittaker on How Alex Honnold Soloed El Cap

If anyone’s qualified to theorize how Alex Honnold does it, it’s the Wide Boyz’s Pete Whittaker. Watch the soloist and coach explain it all.

Written by Sam Anderson February 25, 2022

Watch an El Cap Climber Recover From a Spinal Cord Injury in ‘An Accidental Life’

Quinn Brett was a respected Yosemite speed climber when a 100-foot fall interrupted her life as she knew it. A new film tracks her rebound.

Written by Sam Anderson February 24, 2022

The Daniel Woods Training Board: Spray Wall-Inspired ‘Maximum Fun’

Daniel Woods and Menagerie Holds’ new training board will turn you into a beast — suitors can preorder now for winter delivery.

Written by Austin Beck-Doss February 18, 2022

You Thought ‘Free Solo’ Was Heart-Pounding? Try Alex Honnold’s New ‘Soloist VR’ Film

The new two-part ‘Soloist VR’ project follows free solo climber Alex Honnold on a 360-degree solo tour of the U.S. and Europe.

Written by Jilli Cluff February 18, 2022

Pakistani Girls Begin Their Ascent to Equality in ‘Climbing for a Reason’

Soon to be released, ‘Climbing for a Reason’ documents the transformative power that climbing can bring to even the most repressed corners of the world.

Written by Jilli Cluff February 17, 2022

Climbing, Skiing 20,000-Foot Peaks: Mammut Ski Mountaineers Reveal How They Prepare

‘The Call’ follows two skiers on their quest for mega lines in Pakistan — and serves as a crash course in avalanche safety.

Written by Jilli Cluff February 16, 2022

Vegas First Ascent: Jonathan Siegrist Sends Burly 5.15 ‘Close Encounters’

Jonathan Siegrist’s description of ‘Close Encounters’ makes it sound unclimbable. The frequent 5.15 climber said the moves were his ‘most brutal’ ever.

Written by Sam Anderson February 15, 2022

Arco Onslaught: Adam Ondra, Stefano Ghisolfi Unleash in Italy

In this short entry to the ‘Climbing Diaries’ series, we see what it looks like when Stefano Ghisolfi and Adam Ondra rally and redpoint.

Written by Jilli Cluff February 14, 2022

Climbing Sabotage? Grease Smeared on Moab Boulder Holds

Over the weekend, climbers found petroleum grease smeared on holds at Moab, Utah’s Big Bend Bouldering Area. To some, the act suggests a targeted attack.

Written by Sam Anderson February 14, 2022

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