Climbing

Watch: Daring, Ground-Up Ascents from Japanese Bouldering Phenom

“I could fall right into the ocean.” Toru Nakajima climbs tall boulders from the ground up without cleaning the holds, rehearsing the moves on a…

Written by GJ Staff November 20, 2017

Watch Gord McArthur Send ‘World’s Hardest Mixed Route’

At D16, Storm Giant is the hardest mixed route in the world.

Written by GJ Staff November 15, 2017

Organizational Bliss: Mountain Hardwear ‘MultiPitch’ Climbing Pack

Climbing is a gear intensive sport. The Mountain Hardwear Station 40 has built-in panels, clip points, and daisy chains to keep it all organized at…

Written by Seiji Ishii November 15, 2017

Thrifty Climbing: Black Diamond Solution Harness Delivers on the Rock

Slender, lightweight, and super inexpensive: Black Diamond’s Solution harness offers a whole lot of bang for not a lot of buck.

Written by Nate Mitka November 15, 2017

All Hail The Rock God! Photoshop Spawns Climbing Hilarity

Photographer Ted Schiele took the climbers out of rocks with some photoshop magic. The result is hilarious.

Written by Nate Mitka November 15, 2017

Rediscovering Iraq: Veterans Return for ‘Adventure Not War’

‘Climbing and skiing kept me out of the grave.’ Watch as three veterans rediscover Iraq through outdoor adventure.

Written by GJ Staff November 14, 2017

People Are Stumped By a Mysterious Wood Penis Erected in the Alps

Someone actually built a lifelike wooden phallus atop the Austrian Alps. And nobody knows who.

Written by Adam Ruggiero November 09, 2017

First Look: Arc’teryx Konseal FL Approach Shoe Review

The Arc’teryx Konseal FL is a light, nimble approach shoe with moderate cushioning for quick travel in steep terrain. We put this model, coming to…

Written by Seiji Ishii November 06, 2017

Climbing Community Remembers Mountaineering Legend Fred Beckey

Fred Beckey, a prolific North American climber, author, and mountaineer, passed away Monday at 94. He left behind hundreds of first ascents and legions of…

Written by Sean McCoy October 31, 2017

New US Climbing Experience: MN Gym To Use ‘No Grip’ Holds

Double textures and zero grip holds are sure to throw climbers a new challenge. The Minneapolis Bouldering Project, opening next month, is among the first…

Written by Nate Mitka October 27, 2017

This Bouldering Pad is Made to Carry

Organic Climbing and Mystery Ranch Backpacks collaborate to build a bouldering pad you can carry far into the wilds.

Written by Seiji Ishii October 26, 2017

Belaying Since Birth: You Want To Climb With This Guy

An ultra-strong neck, perfect catches, and the ability to shout beta in 10 different languages: In the short film spoof from Petzl, rock climbing pros…

Written by GJ Staff October 26, 2017

The World’s Favorite Climbing Areas In One Map

From Red River Gorge in Kentucky to Fontainebleau in France and everything in between, Awesome Maps depicts famous climbing areas across the world in poster form.

Written by Nate Mitka October 25, 2017

Bar Raised: Woman Climbs First 5.15b

Angy Eiter sent ‘La Planta De Shiva,’ rated 5.15b/9b in Spain this past weekend. It’s a full grade harder than what was previously accomplished among…

Written by Nate Mitka October 23, 2017

Gobright, Reynolds Crush ‘The Nose’ Speed Record Up El Capitan

The new record of 2 hours, 19 minutes, and 44 seconds knocks four minutes off a record set by Alex Honnold and Hans Florine in…

Written by Nate Mitka October 23, 2017

First Look: Black Diamond’s Ultralight ‘Vision’ Climbing Harness

Super strong, feather light: The Vision is Black Diamond’s light, minimal harness for alpinists. We put it to the test alpine climbing in the Cascades…

Written by Seiji Ishii October 19, 2017

Lone Climber Summits World’s 4th Highest Unclimbed Peak

Failing anchors, rockfall, and precarious ice: The fourth tallest (previously) unclimbed peak has been summited.

Written by Nate Mitka October 18, 2017

2017’s Top Climbing Stories: REEL ROCK 12 Trailer

Margo Hayes sends 5.15, Chris Sharma deep water solos, Brad Gobright free solos, and Maureen Beck climbs without a hand.

Written by GJ Staff October 13, 2017

Alpinist Hayden Kennedy Takes Own Life After Partner Dies In Avalanche

Renowned climber Hayden Kennedy and partner Inge Perkins were caught in an avalanche and on Saturday, Oct. 7. Perkins died in the slide. The next…

Written by Nate Mitka October 10, 2017

Climb Your First Flatiron: Here’s How

Want to climb the Flatirons? This guide goes into the necessary gear, approach, route finding, hazards, and more with mountain-guide beta.

Written by Nate Mitka October 09, 2017

Watch the Moment of Impact In Withheld Yosemite Rockfall Footage

“If I was one day later, I would be dead.” Amazing footage, but a little NSFW language.

Written by GJ Staff October 09, 2017

Knit Comfort: Black Diamond’s First Climbing Shoe Reviewed

The Black Diamond Momentum wears like a sock (in a good way) and still holds up to climbing steep terrain. We put this comfy rock…

Written by Nate Mitka October 04, 2017

Honnold, Ozturk Ponder Risk, Reward While Climbing Alaskan Big Walls

What’s going on in the minds of the world’s best climbers? Alex Honnold and Renan Ozturk turn the cameras on themselves to contemplate life’s bigger…

Written by GJ Staff October 04, 2017

Husband-Wife Team Bags 33 Wind River Peaks in Three Weeks

A September storm cut Dave Anderson and Szu-ting Yi’s expedition short. But in the FKT attempt, they climbed equivalent elevation gain to summiting Everest five…

Written by Adam Ruggiero October 02, 2017

Pushing Limits: Margo Hayes, Anak Verhoeven Send 5.15a Projects

Two of the hardest climbs in the world just saw groundbreaking firsts.

Written by Nate Mitka September 27, 2017

Clip It: Great 2017 Quickdraws, Locking & Standard Carabiners

Among new-for-2017 is a best-in-class locking carabiner. We tested quickdraws and carabiners from Metolius, CAMP-USA, and Petzl that make upgrading your rack worthwhile.

Written by GJ Staff September 06, 2017