Climbing

Adrian Ballinger Will Never Go Back to K2: Here’s Why

‘Not a chance. It’s just too dangerous … I just can’t take that risk,’ said Adrian Ballinger on climbing K2 a second time.

Written by Adam Ruggiero September 26, 2019

Female-Run Climbing Brand Hits Market

We all know the plight of climbing in uncomfortable clothes. And this is where HoldBreaker got its start.

Written by Mary Murphy September 20, 2019

Tyrhee Moore Puts Climbing on the ‘Soul Trak’

Tyrhee Moore is working to diversify our world’s outdoor spaces through shared outdoor experience.

Written by Mary Murphy September 16, 2019

Alert: Decathlon Recalls Locking Carabiners

A small number of Decathlon’s Rocky Screwgate carabiners could unlock, leading to dangerous situations.

Written by Mary Murphy September 10, 2019

Nepal Will No Longer Allow Plastic on Everest

Nepal recently wrapped up its 45-day Everest Cleaning Campaign. But trash removal on the world’s highest mountain is going to take a lot more effort.

Written by Mary Murphy September 05, 2019

Alex Honnold Strips Down for ESPN’s ‘Body Issue’

Climber Alex Honnold explains how he trained his body to be a world-class climber, then shows off his ripped physique for world-class photographers.

Written by Mallory Paige September 04, 2019

Watch: ’10 Things Alex Honnold Can’t Live Without’

From climbing shoes to noise-canceling headphones, these are climber Alex Honnold’s essentials.

Written by Mallory Paige September 03, 2019

Sabrina Chapman Crushing 5.13d: Help Fund Her Film

With less than 2 weeks to go and over $12,000 to raise, Melanin Base Camp’s Titan Project is racing against the finish line to create…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri August 30, 2019

Screaming Deals: Outdoor Gear Savings of the Week

This week’s screaming deals highlight the the Merrell Trail Glove 4, Patagonia Woolyester Fleece, Rylo Action Camera, and more.

Written by Mallory Paige August 28, 2019

Watch: Alex Honnold Answers Twitter Questions

Watch as the superhuman ‘Free Solo’ climber proves he can do a pullup and answers your burning rock climbing questions.

Written by Mallory Paige August 27, 2019

American Qualifies for Olympic Climbing: Meet Brooke Raboutou

Brooke Raboutou earned a berth at the 2020 Summer Olympics with a strong performance in Japan.

Written by Sean McCoy August 22, 2019

America’s Best Via Ferratas: 6 Great Vertical Adventures in the USA

Via ferratas offer more convenient form of climbing for the entire family without sacrificing adventure. Here are six of our favorites in the U.S., great…

Written by GJ Staff August 21, 2019

Polish Man Plans to Ski Everest Without Supplemental O2

Andrzej Bargiel plans to climb and descend Mount Everest this fall without removing his skis.

Written by Sean McCoy August 13, 2019

Edelrid Drastically Improves Climbing Rope’s Cut Resistance With Aramid

The Swift Protect Pro Dry 8.9 is the first dynamic single climbing rope with built-in cut resistance.

Written by Seiji Ishii August 09, 2019

Boreal Dharma Review: All-Around Climbing Shoe With an Amazing Fit

A great fit and incredible heel round out a high-performance, all-around sport climbing shoe.

Written by Seiji Ishii August 08, 2019

Take a Break With This Killer Timelapse of the French Alps

This beautiful timelapse of the Mont Blanc massif in the French Alps is stunning, calming, and the perfect mini-break for your work day.

Written by Nicole Qualtieri August 06, 2019

Former Gurkha Soldier Summits 11th 8,000-Meter Peak This Year

Nirmal ‘Nims’ Purja has set an unprecedented record in the world of high-altitude mountaineering as he pursues the audacious goal of climbing all 8,000m peaks…

Written by GJ Staff July 29, 2019

Beal Birdie Review: A New Device for Assisted-Braking Belay

With the Birdie, Beal delivers a compact and aggressively priced assisted-braking belay device.

Written by Seiji Ishii July 24, 2019

La Sportiva Trango Tech GTX Boot: 5 Features Alpinists and Hikers Get

To make the new Trango Tech GTX all-mountain boot perfectly versatile, La Sportiva leaned on active mountaineers for feedback on every aspect of fit and…

Written by GJ Staff July 24, 2019

La Sportiva Testarossa 2.0 Review: An Aggressive Shoe for Steep Climbing

The La Sportiva Testarossa was one of the first aggressive rock shoes. With the 2.0 version, it gets a complete makeover.

Written by Sean McCoy July 23, 2019

A Climber and a Hunter Find Common Ground in Moving Video

In Part 1 of a series meant to celebrate public lands and common ground, a hunter and a climber come together to switch places and…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri July 17, 2019

Hardest Climbing Route on Earth: Adam Ondra Gives Play by Play

One of the world’s best rock climbers walks us through the footage of his ascent of Silence, the world’s first 9c (5.15d) rock climb.

Written by Sean McCoy July 11, 2019

Climbing Contributes $12 Billion to US Economy, First-Of-Its-Kind Report Finds

Economic impacts, gender parity, and a (lack of) racial diversity are just some of the standout findings in a new study by the American Alpine…

Written by Adam Ruggiero July 10, 2019

‘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 GJ Staff 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 GJ Staff 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 GJ Staff June 07, 2019