Climbing

‘Above Alaska’: Insights & Stories From the Air With Bush Pilot Michael Gold

Filson’s ‘Above Alaska’ film highlights what this land means to the aviators who live and work here, and the reasons why so many make the…

Written by Sponsored Post June 27, 2019

Woman Sends ‘Lightning Ascent’ of Mount Everest: San Fran to Summit in 2 Weeks

A new kind of Everest record now belongs to Roxanne Vogel, a GU sports nutritionist. She departed her coastal California home on May 10, summited…

Written by Berne Broudy June 14, 2019

Yvon Chouinard’s ‘Some Stories’ Book Review: A Call to Action

Yvon Chouinard’s latest book, ‘Some Stories,’ tells the tale of a lifelong generalist both in work and play. And it ends with a strong call…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri June 12, 2019

Black Diamond Launches Z4 Camalot: What You Need to Know

Black Diamond crafted one of the most versatile pieces of trad climbing protection with its ingenious new Z4 Camalot.

Written by Nate Mitka June 10, 2019

How to Improve Stamina, Stay Focused on Backcountry Expeditions

Extended backcountry trips can quickly leave our body’s fuel tanks on empty, both mentally and physically. These practices are designed to keep energy sustained and…

Written by Sponsored Post June 07, 2019

Black Diamond Enters ‘Performance Footwear’ With Approach, Lifestyle Shoes

Four new shoes mark Black Diamond’s entry into everyday footwear for both technical and casual pursuits.

Written by Adam Ruggiero June 06, 2019

Longs Peak Triathlon: Watch Anton Krupicka and Stefan Griebel’s Epic FKT

They bike, run, and climb — then retrace their steps. If you haven’t seen endurance athletes Krupicka and Griebel set the fastest known time (FKT)…

Written by Sponsored Post June 04, 2019

10 Essentials: Gear to Climb Colorado’s 14ers

Climbing 14,000-foot peaks, known as 14ers, is a popular activity for burgeoning climbers and serious mountaineers alike. Be ready when you head up with this…

Written by Morgan Tilton June 03, 2019

Colorado’s Top 10 Must-Hike 14ers

These are the best 14,000-foot peaks in the Colorado Rocky Mountains.

Written by James Dziezynski May 31, 2019

Nepali Mountaineer Summits Six 8,000-Meter Peaks in 4 Weeks

Nirmal Purja is nearly halfway through completing all 8,000-meter peaks in one year. If successful, it would be amongst the greatest feats in mountaineering history…

Written by Kraig Becker May 30, 2019

Everest Rule Change: Nepali Government Responds to Overcrowding, Deaths

Citing ‘the issue of inexperienced climbers,’ Nepali officials said there will be changes to climbing the world’s highest peak.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 29, 2019

Nepali Sherpa Breaks Record for Most Everest Summits

Kami Rita Sherpa beat his own record with a second summit of the world’s highest peak in just one week.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 21, 2019

‘Cliffhanger’ Movie Reboot Takes Shape With Female Lead, Director

The 1993 blockbuster climbing-thriller trades a muscled-up Sylvester Stallone for a to-be-named female lead and heads to Cannes to secure funding.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 20, 2019

Screaming Deals: Outdoor Gear Savings of the Week

This week’s screaming deals highlight Black Diamond trekking poles, Danner Mountain 600 boots, a Cannondale bike, and more.

Written by Nate Mitka May 15, 2019

Patagonia Black Hole Duffel and More: Big Brands, Big Sales at Backcountry Now

A Patagonia duffel, Black Diamond cams, Mammut, Smith, and more: This sale is one you won’t want to miss.

Written by Jake Ferguson May 14, 2019

Would You Sleep on an Inflatable Portaledge? ‘G7 POD’ Is World’s Lightest

By far the lightest ledge on the market, the G7 POD portaledge inflates to let you sleep on the side of mountains for a fraction…

Written by Nate Mitka May 13, 2019

Mount Kilimanjaro Could Get a Cable Car If Controversial Plans Materialize

Ride a cable car to the top of Africa’s highest mountain? A plan revealed by Tanzania’s deputy minister of tourism could make this a reality.

Written by Sean McCoy May 13, 2019

Patagonia Founder Yvon Chouinard Tells ‘Some Stories’ in New Book

Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard has led a fascinating life and tells wonderful stories about it in his latest book, ‘Some Stories: Lessons From the Edge…

Written by Sean McCoy May 13, 2019

Watch: Jimmy Chin and Cody Townsend Climb, Ski Grand Teton

At 13,776 feet, the Grand Teton towers over its namesake national park. Considered a testpiece of ski-mountaineering, Jimmy Chin and Cody Townsend ice climb up…

Written by Nate Mitka May 10, 2019

The Klettersack Is Back! Wilderness Experience Relaunches 1974 Crag Pack

The very definition of an ‘oldie but a goodie,’ the Wilderness Experience Klettersack was one of the very first pieces of core outdoor gear in…

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 09, 2019

100,000 New Climbers: 1Climb, adidas Build Walls for Boys & Girls Clubs

1Climb with adidas Outdoor will develop 10 climbing walls in L.A., Chicago, and New York City to help thousands of urban youths access climbing.

Written by Nate Mitka May 09, 2019

Black Diamond Camalot C4 Review: Most Popular Trad Protection Gets an Upgrade

Black Diamond upgrades the most popular piece of trad protection, the Camalot C4, for 2019. After testing, we found the new Camalot cams are an…

Written by Nate Mitka May 07, 2019

Watch: Photographer Chris Burkard Climbs Huge Yosemite Cracks

Chris Burkard, a wildly successful adventure photographer and filmmaker, might not be known for his climbing prowess. But this video certainly proves Burkard’s love for…

Written by Nate Mitka May 03, 2019

Who Is Alex Honnold’s Mom? Oldest Woman to Summit El Cap Pens Moving Memoir

At 67, Dierdre Wolownick is every bit the adventure badass her world-famous son is.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 02, 2019

10 Questions From Gym Climbing Newbies, Answered

Climbing indoors is intimidating. Here’s what to expect for your first visit to the gym climbing world.

Written by Nate Mitka May 01, 2019

Watch Guilano Cameroni Climb 2 V16 First Ascents

Giuliano Cameroni puts in work on two incredibly difficult boulders in Ticino, Switzerland. This edit from Mellow clearly displays his climbing prowess on super-small holds.

Written by Nate Mitka May 01, 2019