Climbing

Watch How Alex Honnold Becomes a Weekend Warrior in Yosemite

Watch as Alex Honnold teams up with Connor Herson to make the most of a weekend in Yosemite Valley. The two weekend warriors knocked off…

Written by Seiji Ishii September 25, 2024

Devils Tower Fatality: Climber Fell From Iconic Crag

During a rappel off Devils Tower National Monument’s El Cracko Diablo, a 21-year-old climber fell, sustaining fatal injuries. His partner was stranded on the wall…

Written by Will Brendza September 24, 2024

The Best Hangboards of 2025

Our climbing fanatics found the best hangboards of 2024. Take your climbing to the next level with top picks from Beastmaker, Metolius, and more.

Written by Austin Beck-Doss and Paul Mandell September 18, 2024

Mount Rainier’s Melting Summit Exposes New Highest Point

A mountaineer and MIT-trained engineer is on a mission for the American Alpine Club to study climate change’s impact on Washington mountains.

Written by Andrew McLemore September 17, 2024

Super Pliable and Sticky for Pumping Plastic: SCARPA Veloce L Climbing Shoe Review

The SCARPA Veloce L is soft and sticky and proved that an indoor-specific climbing shoe can make a significant difference.

Written by Seiji Ishii September 17, 2024

Chris Sharma Takes Silver in Climbing Comp Dominated by Gen Z

The legendary rock climber returned to the North American championships, where he shared a podium win with two climbers less than half his age.

Written by Andrew McLemore September 16, 2024

Khumbu Climbing Center Turns 20: Protecting Climbers, Sherpas Since 2004

The mission of the Khumbu Climbing Center has been to increase safety margins for Nepali climbers and high-altitude workers. It’s had a massive impact since…

Written by Will Brendza September 12, 2024

Petzl Recalls Thousands of Harnesses to Prevent ‘Backwards’ Fit Issue

At least one person suffered serious injuries after taking a fall in one of the harnesses Petzl recalled, the company stated.

Written by Andrew McLemore September 12, 2024

Step Up From Your Beginner Climbing Shoe: Tenaya Oasi LV Review

The Tenaya Oasi and Oasi LV proved to be a great choice for the climber moving beyond the beginner ranks. It’s also a good value.

Written by Seiji Ishii September 05, 2024

Check Out Alex Honnold’s Jaw-Dropping Home Climbing Gym

Alex Honnold’s new family addition surely infringes on his free time. A simple climbing board can help. But Honnold, of course, goes big.

Written by Seiji Ishii September 04, 2024

Watch the Hydra Ice Tool Come to Life: Black Diamond’s Creative, Production, and Testing Process

The new Black Diamond Hydra ice tool is here, and it has a modular head system for extreme versatility. Watch how this tool came to…

Written by Seiji Ishii September 04, 2024

The Best Women’s Climbing Pants of 2025

After months of testing, we found the best women’s climbing pants for every style and budget. Suit up and climb on.

Written by Chelsey Magness and Katie Griffith August 27, 2024

Kilian Jornet’s ‘Alpine Connections’ Project Is One of the Most Eye-Opening Expeditions Ever

Kilian Jornet hopes to benefit medical science and climate advocacy with his latest, jaw-dropping objective.

Written by Craig Randall August 21, 2024

Huge Drones Will Remove Trash on Mount Everest

Huge DJI drones will remove trash from the higher slopes of Mount Everest during the spring 2025 climbing season.

Written by Seiji Ishii August 16, 2024

Move Over, GRIGRI — The Edelrid Pinch Is the New Belay Device in Town

The Edelrid Pinch is a much-anticipated assisted braking belay device. Read our review to see why it’s our climbing editor’s first choice.

Written by Seiji Ishii August 13, 2024

Rock Climbing Will Never Be the Same: Chalkless Keeps Hands Dry With a Single Application

Chalkless claims its weightless, almost invisible dust keeps hands dry with a single application. Watch this video to see if it’s true.

Written by Seiji Ishii August 09, 2024

Performance and Durability in One Great Sport Climbing Shoe: Ocún Sigma Review

Ocún may not be a well-known climbing brand in the U.S., but the performance and durability of its Sigma rock shoe deserves attention.

Written by Mary Andino August 09, 2024

Janja Garnbret Is the Simone Biles of Climbing: You Need to See It to Believe It

Janja Garnbret earned a near-perfect score of 99.6 during a thrilling performance at Tuesday’s semifinals for Olympic bouldering.

Written by Andrew McLemore August 07, 2024

Olympic History: Watch Texas Teen Scorch Speed Climbing World Record

Sam Watson, 18, scaled the 49-foot speed climbing wall in a blistering time of 4.75 seconds.

Written by Andrew McLemore August 06, 2024

Evolv Zenist Review: The Brand’s Softest Bouldering Shoe Delivers All the Feels

The Evolv Zenist is the brand’s most sensitive shoe, making it ideal for bouldering and training. But it still was supportive and durable.

Written by Seiji Ishii August 05, 2024

Watch Epic Rescue of Injured Black Canyon Climber

Watch this riveting short film documenting one of the most daring rescues in the history of Colorado climbing.

Written by Andrew McLemore July 24, 2024

Colorado Couple Climbs 58 Mountains in New Joint Record

Andrea Sansone and Andrew Hamilton established a joint FKT by summiting 58 Colorado 14,000-foot peaks in 12-plus days.

Written by Eszter Horanyi July 22, 2024

A Precise, Supportive, Light-on-the-Foot All-Arounder: SCARPA Arpia V Climbing Shoe Review

The SCARPA Arpia V proved to be a great all-around intermediate shoe adept at both gym climbing and outdoor cragging.

Written by Matt Samet July 17, 2024

No-Frills Alpine Pack Might Be Too Ultralight: Blue Ice Stache 60 Review

The Blue Ice Stache 60 is a sub-1kg ultralight, multiday mountaineering backpack that pares down for versatility in the backcountry.

Written by Bergen Tjossem July 17, 2024

Free Climbing: Gym Chain Offers Free Entry, Classes, and Rentals on Saturday, July 13

Saturday, July 13, is Global Climbing Day. Climb for free and join in the festivities at a Movement Climbing, Yoga, and Fitness location near you.

Written by Seiji Ishii July 12, 2024

Body of US Climber Recovered After 22 Years on Mountain

As climate change melts mountains around the world, the bodies of climbers lost for decades are appearing more frequently.

Written by Andrew McLemore July 10, 2024

Recyclable Climbing Holds: What Sustainable Indoor Climbing Can Look Like

Millions of holds end up in dumpsters annually. Here’s a rundown on the past, current, and future of recyclable climbing holds.

Written by Seiji Ishii June 27, 2024

Climb Upstate NY’s First Via Ferrata With Us: A New Way to Experience the Shawangunks

Upstate New York got it’s first via ferrata. Read about our correspondent’s experience on the cabled rock climbing route.

Written by Pam LeBlanc June 20, 2024

Kid-Friendly, Climber-Approved: The ‘Via Ferrata’ Experience

Via ferrata isn’t a mainstream activity here, but it’s catching on. And for good reason: it’s an ideal way to introduce kids to the alpine.

Written by Stephen Regenold June 17, 2024

Metolius Roll Up Stick Clip Review: A High-Tech, Ingenious, but Expensive Solution to Sketchy First Bolts

The Metolius Roll Up Stick Clip is the most compact and ingenious stick clip ever devised, but it comes at a high cost.

Written by Seiji Ishii June 11, 2024

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