Climbing

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 GJ Staff 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

This Is What Summiting Everest Looks Like

Step for step, the final push to the top of the world’s tallest peak looks arduous. Thankfully, Elia Saikaly brought a nice camera to the top!

Written by GJ Staff May 23, 2018

Get Vertical: 4 Essentials to Start Climbing

You don’t need much to start climbing. In fact, you only need four items. Check out these beginner picks for climbing shoes, harnesses, chalk bags,…

Written by GJ Staff May 23, 2018

Instructor Sentenced in Death of 12-Year-Old Climbing Prodigy

Nicola Galizia was convicted of manslaughter after Tito Traversa climbed on incorrectly assembled climbing hardware, resulting in the young climber’s death.

Written by Nate Mitka May 18, 2018

Australian Steve Plain Crushes ‘Seven Summits’ Record

Four years after a spinal injury nearly left him paralyzed, Steve Plain became the fastest person to reach the peak of every continent’s tallest mountain…

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 16, 2018

70-Year-Old Double-Amputee Summits Everest

After 40 years and four failed attempts, Chinese climber Xia Boyu became the first double-amputee to summit Everest from the south.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 14, 2018

1 Year, 82 Summits: Liv Sansoz Attempts All 4,000-Meter Peaks in Alps

Watch Liv Sansoz attempt an otherworldly feat few people have completed. To speed up the process, she paraglided from mountain to mountain, and climbed up…

Written by GJ Staff May 10, 2018

Alex Megos Sends 5.15c With First Ascent of ‘Perfecto Mundo’

Alex Megos joins the climbing elite with the first ascent of Perfecto Mundo, a supposed 5.15c. For five years, nobody had managed to break into…

Written by Nate Mitka May 10, 2018

Stiff Competition: Five Ten Anasazi Pro Climbing Shoe Review

Five Ten reimagines the bouldering shoe with the Anasazi Pro. Created with pro climber Shauna Coxsey, it produces an edging and toe-hooking machine.

Written by Seiji Ishii May 07, 2018

Coming Soon: ‘Mountain’ Movie Trailer Gave Us Chills

Premiering in the U.S. this May, “Mountain” gathers the best parts of outdoor cinema in one feature film. Between the beautiful audio and stunning visual, “Mountain”…

Written by Nate Mitka May 04, 2018

Trio Nabs First Ascent on ‘Ultra-Prominent’ Canadian Peak

The most prominent unclimbed summit in British Columbia’s Selwyn Range has a first ascent – American Lonnie Dupre, and Canadians Pascale Marceau and Vern Stice.

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 25, 2018

Warmest Jacket Yet: Patagonia Grade VII Down Parka Review

Patagonia’s Grade VII Down Parka is a belay jacket designed for the most hardcore alpine conditions. I took the parka on an ice climbing trip…

Written by Seiji Ishii April 20, 2018

El Cap Rope Solo: The Remarkable Climbing Feat Few Will Understand

Pete Whittaker’s rope solo of El Cap in less than 24 hours is a niche climbing endeavor of absolute insanity.

Written by GJ Staff April 20, 2018

Swing Light: Salamandra Kevlar-Carbon Ice Axe Review

Despite an impressively light weight, Elite Climb’s carbon and kevlar Salamandra ice axes proved durable and strong in our rigorous testing.

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 18, 2018

Injured, Cold, Remote: My Near-Disaster in Greenland

When a modest afternoon ski outing went awry, I found myself with a broken leg and dislocated shoulder in a remote corner of Greenland. This…

Written by Sean McCoy April 16, 2018

Breathtaking Timelapse Captures ‘El Capitan’ Speed Climb

Watch Brad Gobright and Jim Reynolds break the speed record on the famed Yosemite climb, The Nose of El Capitan in an astonishing two hours,…

Written by GJ Staff April 16, 2018

Light, Durable 9.4 Is Black Diamond’s Thinnest Single Rope Yet

Black Diamond’s smallest diameter single climbing rope, the 9.4, proved effective and tactile on hard sport climbing and towering multi-pitch climbs.

Written by Seiji Ishii April 13, 2018

All-Weather Basecamp: NEMO Chogori 2P Mountaineering Tent Review

We tested the four-season Nemo Chogori mountaineering tent — blurring the lines between single- and double-wall design — through wind, rain, and snow.

Written by Sean McCoy April 12, 2018