Climbing

One Man’s Method: High-Altitude Mountaineering to 5.13 Rock

Adrian Ballinger is one of the most accomplished big-mountain alpinists, ever. Now he’s shifting his focus to try and climb 5.13.

Written by Alex Kurt October 28, 2016

‘Climber Wedding’ Video A Touching Tribute To Love

Love conquers all, even 5.10b. Grab a tissue for this beautiful tribute to everlasting love.

Written by GJ Staff October 27, 2016

‘Everest Air’ Chronicles First-Of-Its-Kind Rescue Team

A team of Sherpas works to save lives high on Mount Everest. This first-of-its-kind rescue operation is the subject of new reality TV show, Everest…

Written by Adam Ruggiero October 26, 2016

V17: The Hardest ‘Problem’ In Rock Climbing

Nalle Hukkataival on Sunday, October 23, sent his project 3 1/2 years in the making, titled Burden of Dreams. He suggests a V17 grade (9a),…

Written by Nate Mitka October 25, 2016

Czech Climber Moving Quickly Up ‘Dawn Wall’

Adam Ondra is a phenomenal climber. But will his superb athleticism and sport climbing skills be enough to match the world’s hardest big wall in…

Written by Nate Mitka October 19, 2016

Drill it! Ice Climbers Have New Screw Tool

Sport climbers have long used cordless drills to place bolts in rock. Now, ice climbers can harness the same concept with Fast Ice, a screw-placing…

Written by GJ Staff October 12, 2016

Dream Big, Train Hard, Win $9,000 Adventure

Name your mountain sports dream, train, and share everyday, and you could win gear and $9,000 from Dynafit to make the trip a reality.

Written by Sponsored Post October 05, 2016

‘Lightning Ascent’ Of Himalayan Peak Is 8,000-Meter Record

In unprecedented speed, Adrian Ballinger and Emily Harrington summited the world’s sixth-highest peak today (Saturday, Oct. 1), just ten days after leaving their home in…

Written by Alex Kurt October 01, 2016

Try ‘Augmented Reality’ Climbing Wall For Goofy Fun

Use your body for a pong paddle or climb ‘augmented routes’ with this bouldering wall coupled to a computer-controlled projector.

Written by GJ Staff September 21, 2016

New & Niche: Cool New Climbing Gear For 2017

For 2017, keep your eyes peeled for more gym-centric products, women’s-specific shoes, and kids selections.

Written by Morgan Tilton September 21, 2016

Adventure Filmmaker? Start Here

Make films and love outdoors adventure? Reel Rock Film Fest co-creator Peter Mortimer tells us how you to get started in the biz.

Written by Adam Ruggiero September 19, 2016

Trailer: ‘Reel Rock 11’ Full Of Crimps, Whippers, Booms

Rock climbers get stoked. Reel Rock 11 is coming with five films featured at hundreds of shows around the world starting this month.

Written by GJ Staff September 13, 2016

Antique Gear List: Climbers In 1942 Were Tougher Than Nails

Mountaineering ain’t like it used to be. Climbing a mountain is never easy, but can you believe how hard it was in 1942?!

Written by Adam Ruggiero September 07, 2016

Climbing (and Filming) ‘Into The Crater’ On Mount St. Helens

The challenge: Climb a major Pacific Northwest peak (in this case a volcano) and capture it on film, including a look into the crater on…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 29, 2016

Climbing ‘Into The Crater’ On Mount St. Helens

Rope up and climb Mount Saint Helens with Jared Smith, a climber and SAR professional with more than 300 ascents of the famous volcano (and…

Written by GJ Staff August 29, 2016

IFMGA Mountain Guide: Peak Of A Profession

If there’s a singular job that epitomizes working in the outdoors, it’s the mountain guide. We talked with IFMGA-certified guide Kris Erickson for some insight…

Written by Lou Dzierzak August 26, 2016

Highpointing: Climb To The Top Of 50 States

Highpointing, as this state-by-state, summit-seeking pursuit is called, has garnered a following of more than 10,000 people.

Written by Stephen Regenold August 25, 2016

Greatest Climb On Earth? El Capitan Book Dives Deep

What is the greatest climb of them all? The new book, “On the Nose: A Lifelong Obsession with Yosemite’s Most Iconic Climb” explores the history…

Written by GJ Staff August 22, 2016

Climbing With Death: Honnold Gets Candid In Leto Documentary

‘Everybody dies eventually in life. It’s more a matter of how you lead your life to get there.’

Written by GJ Staff August 17, 2016

21-Year-Old Sets Highpoint Speed Record

Maddie Miller, a 21-year-old mountaineer, set a new record by reaching each of the 50 ‘highpoints’ in the United States in less than 42 days…

Written by Adam Ruggiero August 08, 2016

Shoes To ‘Run’ Everest: Kilian Jornet’s Salomon Prototype

Not many people would think to ‘run’ up Mt. Everest, but Killian Jornet isn’t most people. His footwear, too, is one-of-a-kind.

Written by Sean McCoy August 01, 2016

Sticky Soles: Climbing Shoes Explained

A climber’s connection to the rock is as dependent on feet and shoes as it is on hands. Here we break down climbing shoes for…

Written by Morgan Tilton August 01, 2016

Rock Climbing North Dakota? Great Plains Get Guide

Pancake-flat for most of its expanse, and blessed with rich earth and waving grains, North Dakota is the antithesis of alpine.

Written by Stephen Regenold July 29, 2016

Tommy Caldwell Schools Jared Leto In Stunning Documentary

Watch: The renowned actor’s documentary series kicks off with the death-defying life of Tommy Caldwell. Hint: It’s darned good.

Written by GJ Staff July 27, 2016

Going ‘Cosmic’ On Mont Blanc

An immense and iconic ridge on Mont Blanc, the ascent of the Arete des Cosmiques route in Chamonix, France, is requisite for mountaineers ticking off…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 23, 2016

Free-Solo Experience: Climb With Alex Honnold VR

Need a dose of the outdoors from your desk? Click, drag, and explore the Needles of Southern California in an immersive video that follows climber…

Written by Sean McCoy June 22, 2016

Mystery Donation: Books, Climbing Relics For American Alpine Club

This year marks the big centennial for the American Alpine Club Library, which recently received a tremendous surprise shipment of relics that expanded its stacks…

Written by Morgan Tilton June 20, 2016