So iLL Climbing Shoes Blow Up Kickstarter
These climbing shoes from So iLL are hot on Kickstarter. We talked to the brand’s founder to find out why.
Three Complete First Winter Climb Of Deadly Nanga Parbat
At 26,660 feet tall, Nanga Parbat kills 20 percent of those who try to scale it. This trio just completed an ascent in the dead of winter.
Balancing Act: The Jam-Packed Life Of Jimmy Chin
Jimmy Chin climbs the world’s biggest mountains, shoots photos for the most prestigious publications, stars in movies, and manages a booming business. How does he pack it all into his daily existence?
Frozen Falls, Crashing Waves: ‘Michigan Ice Film’ Reveals Lake Superior Climbing Mecca
Lake Superior and towering cliffs set the stage for ‘The Michigan Ice Film,’ a production that captures the intensity and spirit at one of the country’s least-known meccas for climbing ice.
Meet The 19-Year-Old Blowing Up The Climbing World
What’s the secret of up-and-coming rock climber Nathaniel Coleman? The middle splits and the ‘power of the psych.’
Black Diamond Issues Recall Of Carabiners, Runners
If you own carabiners or runners manufactured by Black Diamond in the last year or two, this recall likely affects you.
Ouray Ice: Power And Skill At 2016 Ice Climbing Fest
Thirty-three climbers from around the world competed in the 2016 Ouray Ice Festival. Only one made it to the top. This video highlights the power, skill, and sketchy nature of mixed ice climbing.
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Mount Elbert: Colorado Highpoint On ‘Road To OR’
After two days on the road, GearJunkie heads up Colorado’s highest peak, Mount Elbert, in the heart of winter.
‘Kronos’ Ice Axe Is Made Of Wood
Furnace Industries is betting on wood for an ice tool that is warm in the hand, durable and with provides vibration dampening.
The ‘Fruit Bowl’ Is Some Next Level Rigging
Slackliners, basejumpers, and rock climbers from all over the world gather at the Fruit Bowl in Moab, Utah, at one of the coolest suspended structures we’ve ever seen.
This Is ‘A Life Well Lived’
At age 66, Columbia Sportswear employee Jay Kerr has done things most will only dream of. But he’s not slowing down now.
Alex Honnold Tells His Story In ‘Alone On The Wall’
Famed soloist Alex ‘No Big Deal’ Honnold shines through, writing in no more grandiose tones than if he were putting together a cookbook.
Ueli Steck Sets New Eiger Speed Record
Steck climbed the 1,800 meter Heckmair Route in 2 hours, 22 minutes.
Climber Renan Ozturk On Injury, Setbacks & Persistence
Even the best athletes in the world are affected by dark moments of injury, setback and pain. Here we talk with Renan Ozturk about a near-death injury in 2011, and how he came back to full health.
Movie: Man With Cerebral Palsy Attempts El Capitan
Steve Wampler has cerebral palsy and spends most of his life in a wheelchair. But that didn’t stop him from attempting to climb one of El Capitan, one of the world’s most renowned big walls.
Tragic Pasts, Forbidden Peaks Explored In ‘Miguel’s Paramo’ Film
‘Miguel’s Paramo’ is a short film that investigates the unique nexus where Colombia’s recent and calamitous past and the current influx of adventure travel activities meet up.
Interview: Just Back From Nepal, Melissa Arnot Gives Update On Mount Everest
For more than 10 years, Arnot has traveled the globe to climb, including five times to the top of Everest. She updated GearJunkie on Nepal and the state of climbing on the world’s tallest peak.
7 Life Lessons: Pro Climber Tommy Caldwell’s TED Talk
Tommy Caldwell is a tough climber, among the world’s best, but he is also a man that has experienced life in its huge ups and downs. He offers lessons in this Ted Talk, presented last month.
The Man Who’s Climbed Devils Tower 2,000 Times
Frank Sanders has guided climbers up Devil’s Tower for 47 years. This film captures a wonderfully unique character in the world of climbing.
Freakish Strength: This Climber’s Power Is Incredible
These nine gifs of German climber Jan Hojer show physical strength beyond anything we’ve seen yet.
The First Ascent Of ‘Fear Is Life’
‘Fear Is Life’ is a new route on Boulder’s Feared Second Flatiron formation. This video documents its first ascent.
Massive! 12-Inch Rock Climbing Cam Anchor
A new cam by Denver mechanical engineer Evan Deis is among the biggest ever built.
Chance Of A Lifetime: Expert Climbers Seek Young Protégés
The Alpine Mentors program is seeking applicants for a free, two-year mentorship program with some of the world’s top climbers.
First Time Since 1974, Nobody Will Stand Atop Mount Everest
This year, 2015, will be the first in 41 years that no human has stood on the summit of Mount Everest.
The North Face: ‘Top Secret’ Outerwear Project Unveiled
Next month, a kit of clothing and outerwear made for climbing comes to market as The North Face’s 2015 Summit Series collection.
Everest: The Movie Reviewed
‘Everest,’ the major motion picture, is the Hollywood dramatization of the 1996 disaster on the world’s tallest peak.
Nut Tool Has Spring-Loaded ‘Impact Hammer’
The LittleHammer is another perfect example of climbers using ingenuity to solve a simple problem.
Hans Florine Making 100th Ascent Of ‘The Nose’
Florine will set out for the uncommon milestone this morning.
Your Arms Will Ache Just Watching This ‘Power Climber’
Watch this 23-year-old throw huge dynamic moves and work a campus board like he’s Spider Man.
Mount Everest: ‘Open’ For Fall Climbing Season In Nepal
Nobokazu Kuriki of Japan will be the first person to attempt Everest’s summit after massive earthquakes hit Nepal last spring.
Grappling Hook Folds Down Flat
If you need a grappling hook you can transport in a pack, this is the ticket.
