Climbing

Grivel Helmet: So ‘Stealth’ You Won’t Know It’s There

Grivel’s Stealth Helmet has a low profile, feather weight, added coverage, and comfy fit.

Written by GJ Staff May 05, 2017

REI Video: The Unspoken Sexism In Climbing

From Talweg Creative, the REI film “Within Reach” gives an insightful look into the climbing community, whether at the crag or in the gym.

Written by GJ Staff May 04, 2017

Lions, Wasps, and Santa Hats: Honnold, Wright Climb Kenya

Alex Honnold pukes, Cedar Wright gets stung in the bottom lip mid-climb by a wasp, and the crew establishes a first ascent all while wearing…

Written by GJ Staff May 02, 2017

Mountaineering Great Ueli Steck Killed Near Everest

Ueli Steck, a renowned mountaineer known for fast ascents of technical peaks that earned him the nickname “Swiss Machine,” died today near Mount Everest. He…

Written by Sean McCoy April 30, 2017

Sci-Fi Ascent: Firm Calls For Route Up Tallest Mountain On Mars

Is this a new frontier… or a sci-fi fantasy? A group of future-minded scientists want your help in making Martian exploration, and recreation, a reality.

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 25, 2017

Big City Mountaineers: Climb A Peak, Help Kids In Need

Book a summit adventure, gather pledge donations and sponsors, and help fund wilderness training for kids.

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 21, 2017

Peter Whittaker’s MtnLogic Apparel Claims ‘Pure Function’

Build the perfect alpine kit. That is what renowned mountaineer Peter Whittaker set out to do with his own new brand, MtnLogic.

Written by Nate Mitka April 18, 2017

Three Tips For High Altitude Newbies

Tagged a few 14ers but ready to go higher? Jessica R Hamel headed to the top to Orizaba and came back with these insights.

Written by GJ Staff April 13, 2017

Birth Of A Brand: Scaling Everest From ‘Sea To Summit’

Tim Macartney-Snape went from the Bay of Bengal to the summit of Mount Everest in 1990. Afterward, the gear brand Sea to Summit was born.…

Written by GJ Staff April 11, 2017

Train Hard, Fight Hard: Tips To Climb Big Mountains

Holly Budge is a big mountain expedition leader who’s notched summits on Ama Dablam, Cho-Oyu, and more. She shares seven tips to push your limits…

Written by GJ Staff April 11, 2017

‘Gumball’ Carabiner Aims For Easier Climbing

The shape of climbing carabiners is slow to change. One company adds a new design with a unique curved gate and ‘gumball’ tip.

Written by Nate Mitka April 05, 2017

First Look: Black Diamond’s Beefy Mid-Range Rope For All Climbers

The FullDry 9.6 is both heavier and burlier than average, making it an excellent all-around cord. We put the 70-meter version to the test.

Written by GJ Staff March 31, 2017

Couch To Ladder: 10 Uses For Old Climbing Rope

A couch, a beer koozie, a ladder, a dog leash, and much more. These creative uses keep old climbing ropes out of the landfill.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling March 29, 2017

The Legend Of The Woody: Todd Skinner’s Climbing Wall

Todd Skinner was a star of rock climbing. He died in 2006, leaving behind a long list of first ascents and ‘The Woody,’ an artificial…

Written by GJ Staff March 24, 2017

No Ropes, Add Sauna: The Latest Trend In Climbing Gyms

A new Minneapolis climbing gym will have 20,000 feet of climbing space, a yoga studio, free weights. But it doesn’t have a single rope.

Written by Nate Mitka March 21, 2017

Royal Robbins, Climbing Pioneer, Dies At 82

Royal Robbins, climbing legend and the American pioneer of ‘clean climbing,’ has died at age 82.

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 15, 2017

Climber Jeff Lowe Awarded Piolet d’Or Lifetime Achievement

The 2017 Piolet d’Or Lifetime Achievement Award goes to American alpinist Jeff Lowe.

Written by Sean McCoy March 02, 2017

Woman Just Climbed The Hardest Route Yet

Margo Hayes became the first woman to climb 5.15a this weekend with a send of ‘La Rambla’ in Catalonia, Spain.

Written by Nate Mitka February 27, 2017

Black Diamond Camalot Ultralight: Ultimate, Essential Climbing Pro

BD claims the ‘most significant’ advancement in its cam technology since the 1980s. We put the Camalot Ultralight to a test.

Written by Sean McCoy February 24, 2017

Big Wall Warmth: Arc’teryx Proton AR Hoody Review

Arc’teryx’s ‘active insulation’ helps mountain athletes regulate body temps in varying conditions, like our tester’s two-day solo aid climb in Zion National Park.

Written by GJ Staff February 21, 2017

Watch: First Female Ascent Of 5.14c In Red River Gorge

Every single weekend of her college life, Michaela Kiersch drove seven hours south to Red River Gorge, Kentucky for a shot at her 5.14c project.

Written by GJ Staff February 20, 2017

‘Brothers Of Climbing’ Group Spreads Message Of Inclusivity

‘Black people don’t climb’ is a phrase members of Brothers of Climbing hear all the time. They challenge that misconception with the reply ‘you can…

Written by GJ Staff February 17, 2017

First Look: Petzl ‘Anti-Panic’ GRIGRI+ Belay Device

Petzl Introduces the newest member of the GRIGRI family, the GRIGRI+. We got a chance to try it at one of the world’s foremost climbing…

Written by Aaron Bible February 16, 2017

First Ascent Of Infamous ‘Nipple Route’ Thwarted By Love

This video about a feud between baby climbers, and its unexpected resolution, is as silly as it is hilarious.

Written by GJ Staff February 01, 2017

Super Friction: Edelrid ‘Mega Jul’ Belay Device Review

Durable and multifunctional, Edelrid’s Mega Jul belay device makes belaying rock climbers safer and more efficient.

Written by GJ Staff February 01, 2017

Meet The World’s Most Fantastical New Climbing Gyms

Imagine Ninja Warrior meets climbing gym meets video game, and you have Clip ‘N Climb.

Written by Nate Mitka January 27, 2017

Meet The Maker: Organic Climbing, Made In The USA

Organic Climbing’s American-made crash pads, chalk bags, and backpacks will last a very long time.

Written by Nate Mitka January 12, 2017

Love At First Send: Butora Acro Climbing Shoe Review

The Acro rock climbing shoes from Butora have become my new favorite shoe for hard boulder problems and short, steep sport climbing routes. Here’s why.

Written by Jake Ferguson December 30, 2016