Climbing

Trailer: Alex Honnold’s El Cap Free Solo Filmed by Jimmy Chin

National Geographic released a three-minute trailer of Alex Honnold’s free solo of El Cap’s Freerider Route. And it looks absolutely epic.

Written by GJ Staff August 09, 2018

Free Gear Fridays: Cypher Climbing Kit From Liberty Mountain

This week, one lucky winner will receive a Cypher Climbing kit from Liberty Mountain! Enter for a chance to score this extensive hardware package.

Written by Sponsored Post August 03, 2018

Watch: David Lama and Conrad Anker Attempt Unclimbed Nepali Peak

Conrad Anker and David Lama set out to climb Lunag Ri in 2016. During the pair’s second attempt, Anker survived a heart attack.

Written by GJ Staff August 01, 2018

Scandal on Everest: Fake Permits Issued to Climbers

Nepali officials have uncovered an apparent scam. The con artists faked government documents, sent unapproved climbers up Everest, and pocketed thousands in permit fees.

Written by Kraig Becker July 31, 2018

Teton Tested: Salewa Raven 2 GTX Review

Salewa offers a solid climber at a reasonable price point with its Raven 2 GTX. Out of the box and onto the mountain, we brought…

Written by Steve Graepel July 27, 2018

Hilaree Nelson Replaces Conrad Anker as TNF Team Captain

Known for impressive ski mountaineering in the Himalayas, Hilaree Nelson will take the role from Conrad Anker, who held the position for 26 years.

Written by Nate Mitka July 17, 2018

Gear Overhaul: Mountain Hardwear Doubles Down on Climbing for 2019

Mountain Hardwear hits the reset button for 2019, harking back to its alpine roots. Nothing on its equipment line goes untouched for the reboot. We…

Written by Steve Graepel July 16, 2018

Five Ten to Launch Bouldering-Specific ‘Aleon’ Shoe

The to-be-released Five Ten Aleon weds modern materials and Adidas testing with the old-school experience of Fred Nicole.

Written by Seiji Ishii July 13, 2018

Watch: Chinese Professor Climbs China’s Biggest Ice After Hours

He Chuan is a university professor by day. But when winter comes, he relentlessly searches for China’s most beautiful, daunting ice climbs. Here, he tackles…

Written by GJ Staff July 12, 2018

Rock Oddity: Climbing Portland’s Inner-City Butte

The inner-city rock climbing crag Rocky Butte is helping keep Portland weird. The extinct volcanic cinder cone scales right up for rock climbing near downtown.

Written by Sponsored Post July 12, 2018

Camalot 2019: BD Updates a Classic With ‘Trigger Keeper’ Tech

The classic Black Diamond Camalot sees major upgrades for 2019 with a significant weight reduction and new lobe-retraction technology.

Written by Nate Mitka July 11, 2018

Sensitive and Steep: SCARPA Furia S First Look

SCARPA adds a sensitive, soft, aggressive shoe to its high-performance lineup. We tested the Furia S both outdoors and in for this first-look review.

Written by Seiji Ishii July 09, 2018

First Look: Hang From Belays All Day in Petzl’s Luna Harness

The Petzl Luna Harness is contoured to a woman’s physique and padded in all the right places. We review the Petzl Luna Harness to see…

Written by Amanda Ellis July 06, 2018

‘City Stone: PDX’ Video Highlights Portland’s Urban Climbing Scene

This episode in our ‘Great Urban Outdoors’ video series focuses on Portland’s Rocky Butte. The urban crag provides an unlikely venue to practice the art…

Written by Sponsored Post July 02, 2018

Trad Shoe Evolution: SCARPA Maestro Mid First Look

Twist into cracks, smear with precision: The Maestro Mid Eco makes bold claims as a supportive and soft climbing shoe for long routes. We reviewed…

Written by Nate Mitka June 29, 2018

Ice Climbing Goes Urban: Denver to Host 2019 World Cup Finals

Next year’s UIAA World Cup Ice Climbing competition finale will take place in the shadow of skyscrapers.

Written by Nate Mitka June 26, 2018

La Sportiva No-Edge Technology: Everything Climbers Need to Know

In a sport full of edges and ledges, La Sportiva is helping climbers bring out their best performance with the exact opposite. No-Edge climbing shoe…

Written by Sponsored Post June 22, 2018

First Bolt Problems: ‘Beta Stick Evo’ Is Your Answer

Clip bolts with ease in the rigid Trango Beta Stick Evo Compact. Read our review of the stick clip and find out how it compares…

Written by Seiji Ishii June 21, 2018

Watch: How Honnold Trained Before El Cap Speed Record

Tackling The Nose in under two hours required extreme focus, coordination, and a whole lot of finger training.

Written by GJ Staff June 20, 2018

Fueling a Record: How Honnold Prepped for ‘The Nose’

After a recent speed record up an iconic Yosemite wall, climber Alex Honnold tells us about the nutrition, techniques, and training that made it possible.

Written by Julie Kailus June 19, 2018

Inside-Out Climbing Pack: Mammut Neon Smart Review

Organize gear exactly how you want: The Mammut Neon Smart’s clever design literally opens up more options than traditional backpacks. We tested the sport climbing…

Written by Nate Mitka June 12, 2018

American Alex Puccio Wins Gold in Bouldering World Cup

Alex Puccio won her second World Cup gold in Vail, Colo., this weekend, completing the final problem in one go. Second- and third-place climbers Miho…

Written by Nate Mitka June 11, 2018

Caldwell, Honnold Break 2-Hour Speed Record on ‘The Nose’

For the third time in eight, Tommy Caldwell and Alex Honnold set the speed record on The Nose of El Cap.

Written by Nate Mitka June 06, 2018

Caldwell, Honnold Set Second El Cap Speed Record in Week

Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell were at it again today. This time, they set the speed record up The Nose of El Capitan for the…

Written by Sean McCoy June 04, 2018

Honnold, Caldwell Set Speed Record Up ‘The Nose’ of El Capitan

The Nose of El Capitan is one of the most iconic big-wall rock climbs in the world. Today it has a new speed record thanks…

Written by Nate Mitka May 30, 2018

First Look: Wild Country Revo Revamps Assisted Belay

Fall fast, and the Wild Country Revo kicks in, catching you. Read on for our take on the nuanced assisted-locking belay device, which differs considerably from…

Written by Seiji Ishii May 29, 2018

Climbing Season Closed: A Look Back at Record Year on Everest

2018 will go down as one of the most successful climbing years ever on Mt. Everest.

Written by Kraig Becker May 26, 2018

Climbers Lobby Washington: Sasha DiGiulian Tells Us What’s Next

Last week Sasha DiGiulian was one of 60 climbers who gathered in Washington D.C. to appeal to lawmakers on several issues that representatives for the…

Written by Julie Kailus May 24, 2018