Climbing

Watch: Conrad Anker Guides Us Through His Montana Hometown

Bozeman, Montana, is an idyllic mountain town with amazing outdoor adventures like climbing, fly fishing, and more. We toured the town with climbing legend Conrad…

Written by GJ Staff September 11, 2018

Alex Honnold Free Solos Jersey City Skyscraper, Bails Halfway

The mayor of Jersey City, N.J., said he was drunk when he first suggested Alex Honnold climb a 69-floor apartment building.

Written by Nate Mitka September 10, 2018

America’s Largest Climbing Gym: What It’s Like

Earth Treks new location near Denver, Colo., is the largest climbing gym in the United States. We visited and were impressed the gym invested equally…

Written by Nate Mitka September 07, 2018

Climbing With Kids: Tips for Multipitch Routes

Ready to take your child on a multipitch adventure? Our contributor breaks down a few tips to make climbing with kids safe and easy.

Written by GJ Staff September 07, 2018

Is Adam Ondra the Favorite for Climbing in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics?

Climbing is a new addition to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Adam Ondra, who has repeatedly climbed the world’s hardest outdoor routes, sets his sights on…

Written by GJ Staff September 05, 2018

Telluride Film Fest First to Screen ‘Free Solo’ This Weekend

Let the unveiling begin. The much-anticipated documentary of Alex Honnold’s renowned free-solo of El Capitan makes its world premiere this weekend in Telluride.

Written by Julie Kailus August 31, 2018

Summit Scramble on the Matterhorn With Kilian Jornet

It’s thousands of feet down on either side. Kilian Jornet makes it look easy, practically running on the snow, rock, and ice.

Written by GJ Staff August 28, 2018

The Best Assisted-Braking Belay Devices for Rock Climbing

Belay devices are experiencing a renaissance of sorts, with more innovative options on the market than ever. Here, we review and recommend the best assisted-braking…

Written by GJ Staff August 24, 2018

Ropeless Speed Climb: Watch Dani Arnold Set Record on 4,000-Foot Face

The north face of Grandes Jorasses offers 3,937 feet of rock climbing. Dani Arnold broke the speed record this summer, completing the Cassin route in…

Written by GJ Staff August 24, 2018

Ptarmigan Traverse: Gear for a Classic Mountaineering Route

The Ptarmigan is unrelenting: 35 off-trail miles with 25,000 feet of elevation change along a series of jagged peaks in Washington state’s North Cascades. Here’s…

Written by GJ Staff August 23, 2018

Summit Twice, Run Around: Grueling Rainier Infinity Loop Sees New Record

Inspired by Chad Kellogg’s life of perpetual motion, a pair of Coloradan adventurers claims the fastest known time of the 130-mile, 40,000-foot-gain challenge on Mount…

Written by Seiji Ishii August 21, 2018

TOMS Teams Up With So iLL to Launch Climbing Gear for a Cause

The brands unveil a host of new gear on Indiegogo, with proceeds funding indoor climbing opportunities for disadvantaged youth.

Written by Adam Ruggiero August 14, 2018

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 GJ Staff 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 GJ Staff 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 GJ Staff 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 GJ Staff 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 GJ Staff July 02, 2018