Climbing

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

The World’s 10 Most Dangerous Mountains

Did you know that K2 is thought to have a curse against women? Or that Mt. Washington in New Hampshire is more dangerous, by sheer…

Written by Andrew McLemore June 07, 2024

Pro Rock Climber Charles Barrett Gets Life Sentence for Multiple Sexual Assaults

During trial, three other women came forward to testify about abuse and harassment caused by Barrett.

Written by Andrew McLemore June 04, 2024

Beyond the GRIGRI: Petzl Launches Neox Assisted Belay Device for Lead Climbing

Petzl announces the new Neox assisted-braking belay device today, touting it as optimized for lead climbing.

Written by Seiji Ishii June 04, 2024

Harrowing Rescues High on Denali: 2 Climbers Saved, Deceased Climber Identified

One member of the three-person climbing team managed to survive in an ice cave for 2 days until rescuers could reach him.

Written by Andrew McLemore June 03, 2024

New York Times Article Alleges Nims Purja Sexually Assaulted Fellow Climbers; Purja Responds

Today, the New York Times published a revealing investigative article on the alleged sexual misconduct of Nirmal ‘Nims’ Purja.

Written by Angela Benavides May 31, 2024

Historic First Descent on Great Trango Tower: The Exclusive Story

Great Trango Tower in Pakistan has long been revered among rock climbers for its extreme conditions and incredible appearance. We spoke with three skiers who…

Written by Will Brendza May 30, 2024

‘They’re Calling Me a Liar’: Nims Purja Posts Video to Prove Foul Play Atop Everest

Mountaineer Nims Purja fires back at claims that he invented a crime with video evidence that allegedly shows sliced ropes on Everest.

Written by Andrew McLemore May 29, 2024

Blind Climber Completes Historic Trad Ascent on Devils Tower

Jesse Dufton completed the first blind trad lead on Devils Tower last week. He proclaimed it ‘the hardest trad route I’ve completed to date.’

Written by Seiji Ishii May 28, 2024

Famed Mountaineer Nims Purja Clashes With Nepali Govt. Over Everest ‘Rope Cutting’ Controversy

Despite a claim that ropes had been cut high on the mountain, another team reached Everest’s summit a day later.

Written by Andrew McLemore May 28, 2024

Fatal Indoor Climbing Accident Claims Life of Gym Worker

An experienced rock climber and longtime climbing gym employee fell this his death in the facility he worked in for over 20 years.

Written by Seiji Ishii May 24, 2024

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