All-Star Debut: Black Diamond Technician Approach Shoe Review
Best known for its hardgoods, Black Diamond knocks it out of the park with its first swing at everyday, performance footwear.
Trad Trousers: Pants These 6 Climbers Swear By
Whether you’re looking for specific rock climbing pant brands or just budget ideas on how to dress for crag success, our climbers’ favorite pant picks have you covered.
Pockets, Pinches, Pain: ‘Everyday’ Climbers Crush Monster Routes
Want to know what it’s like to send some of the hardest climbing routes in Spain? Watch this short film to find out.
‘The Accident’: Emily Harrington, Adrian Ballinger Recount Near-Fatal Fall
Hear renowned climbers Emily Harrington and Adrian Ballinger recount the day Harrington fell climbing Yosemite’s El Capitan.
Climbing Daggers: Jackson Marvell Sends Untouched Ice
Heinous, fun, crazy: A new film, ‘Give Me Back My Bullets,’ follows climber Jackson Marvell as he seeks out the coolest, most unconventional climbs in Utah.
‘Pretty Strong’: Kickstarted Climbing Film Debuts Trailer
‘Pretty Strong’ is a climbing film about women, by women, and for everyone. And you can watch the trailer now.
100 Peaks, No Gas: Skier Greg Hill Takes a Fuel-Free Adventure
Follow Greg Hill in ‘Electric Greg’ as he attempts to summit 100 peaks using only human power and electricity for transportation.
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Sticky Slipper: Boreal Ninja Climbing Shoe Review
Impeccable fit and improved rubber combine to make Boreal’s best climbing shoe yet.
Cyber Week Sales Happening Now: Best Outdoor Gear Deals of 2019
We found the best Black Friday deals of 2019. Shop these online sales to get discounts on outdoor, camping, travel, and adventure gear. Happy savings.
Carabiner Beauty: Handmade Climbing Jewelry You Need to Check Out
If you can’t look at a cam or carabiner without feeling inspired, you need to check out these unique pieces of wearable art.
Emily Harrington Injured on El Cap, Honnold and Ballinger Help Evacuate
Pro climber Emily Harrington took a ‘bad fall’ on El Cap over the weekend. Fortunately, she had an all-star crew to get her to safety.
New Alpine Gold Standard? Hyperlite Mountain Gear Prism Near Perfect
Hyperlite Mountain Gear has brought its new Prism alpine climbing pack to the market, and it’s about as perfect as a pack can get. We tested the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Prism Pack ice and alpine climbing for this review.
First Look: Sweet Protection Ascender Helmet to Climb Snow or Rock, Ski Down
Certified for both downhill skiing and mountaineering, the Sweet Protection Ascender is an all-around helmet for those who earn their turns.
4 Women-Owned Climbing Businesses Making the Sport Better
Funky designs? Check. Fresh ideas for climbers? Check. Female-founded? Check again.
Stuck on a Portaledge: ‘The Mentor’ Film Is Emotional Climbing
Marcus Garcia is on a mission to climb a route dedicated to his late mentor — and viewers get to watch the story unfold on video.
Movement Gym Joins El Cap, Expands America’s Largest Climbing Network
Movement Climbing + Fitness just joined umbrella company El Cap, our country’s largest climbing gym network.
‘Dundee’ Brings Laughter to Climbing Film Culture
Full of intense music, the ‘Dundee’ climbing film trailer is misleading — it’s actually a parody film trailer for a movie that doesn’t exist.
World’s Tallest Climbing Wall Opens This Month
CLYMB Abu Dhabi will challenge climbers with a 140-foot wall — in the same facility as the world’s widest skydiving chamber.
Epic Record Set: Nirmal Purja Just Completed an Alpine Masterpiece
Nirmal ‘Nims’ Purja broke an incredible mountaineering record: summiting the world’s 14 peaks over 8,000 m in one season.
‘Spider-Woman’ Breaks 7 Seconds in Speed Climbing Record
Rahayu set a new women’s speed climbing record at 6.995 seconds, also being the first woman to break the 7 second mark. And she did it with a broken finger.
6 Great Female-Focused Adventure Films
A growing number of female filmmakers, directors, producers, and subjects are broadening outdoor narratives on screen.
La Sportiva TX Guide Review: The Most Runnable Approach Shoe
The La Sportiva TX Guide is at home on both flat terrain and near-vertical crags. It’s a great choice for fast-and-light hikers on technical terrain.
Documentary Film to Tell Bobby Kennedy Mountaineering Story
REI, Eddie Vedder, and 1091 Media collaborate on the ‘Return to Mount Kennedy’ documentary. The film will feature exclusive footage of the original 1965 journey up Yukon’s Mount Kennedy.
Risking It All: Watch ‘The Last Honey Hunter’
Hidden in the steep mountain jungles of Nepal, Mauli Dahn risks it all in search of wild, toxic honey.
New Kind of REI? Check Out Just-Opened North Conway Store
New Hampshire’s iconic adventure hub of North Conway now serves as a lab for a different type of REI.
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New Arc’teryx Proton LT Claims 60x Durability in Light, Breathable Jacket
Arc’teryx remade its Proton LT Hoodie. This all-around outdoor jacket claims to be 60 times more durable than standard jackets and is ready to handle your next cool-weather climbing, skiing, hiking, or biking adventure. It’s available exclusively at REI.
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Patagonia Caliza: First Look at a Go-To Crag Pant
The Patagonia Caliza Rock Pants for women release in spring 2020. They’re comfortable, technical, and could soon become your go-to crag pant.
‘Rotpunkt’ Climbing Film Trailer: The Art of Redpointing
Patagonia’s new ‘Rotpunkt’ film documents the pain, planning, and art that is redpointing through the efforts of climbing machine Alex Megos.
Alpinism’s Greatest Feat? Nims Purja Is on the Brink
Less than 7 months ago, Nirmal ‘Nims’ Purja began Project Possible — an attempt to climb the world’s 14 8,000m peaks in under a year. Now, he’s on his last one.
‘Climbing Blind’: Paraclimber Lead Climbs Iconic Sandstone Tower
Jesse Dufton, who’s competed at and won climbing events worldwide, attempts to be the first blind person to lead climb the iconic Old Man of Hoy sea stack in Scotland.
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.
