Climbing

‘Kronos’ Ice Axe Is Made Of Wood

Furnace Industries is betting on wood for an ice tool that is warm in the hand, durable and with provides vibration dampening.

Written by Sean McCoy December 30, 2015

The ‘Fruit Bowl’ Is Some Next Level Rigging

Slackliners, basejumpers, and rock climbers from all over the world gather at the Fruit Bowl in Moab, Utah, at one of the coolest suspended structures…

Written by Staff Post December 02, 2015

This Is ‘A Life Well Lived’

At age 66, Columbia Sportswear employee Jay Kerr has done things most will only dream of. But he’s not slowing down now.

Written by Staff Post December 02, 2015

Alex Honnold Tells His Story In ‘Alone On The Wall’

Famed soloist Alex ‘No Big Deal’ Honnold shines through, writing in no more grandiose tones than if he were putting together a cookbook.

Written by Alex Kurt November 27, 2015

Ueli Steck Sets New Eiger Speed Record

Steck climbed the 1,800 meter Heckmair Route in 2 hours, 22 minutes.

Written by Staff Post November 19, 2015

Climber Renan Ozturk On Injury, Setbacks & Persistence

Even the best athletes in the world are affected by dark moments of injury, setback and pain. Here we talk with Renan Ozturk about a…

Written by Alex Kurt November 13, 2015

Movie: Man With Cerebral Palsy Attempts El Capitan

Steve Wampler has cerebral palsy and spends most of his life in a wheelchair. But that didn’t stop him from attempting to climb one of…

Written by Staff Post November 12, 2015

Tragic Pasts, Forbidden Peaks Explored In ‘Miguel’s Paramo’ Film

‘Miguel’s Paramo’ is a short film that investigates the unique nexus where Colombia’s recent and calamitous past and the current influx of adventure travel activities…

Written by Staff Post November 05, 2015

Interview: Just Back From Nepal, Melissa Arnot Gives Update On Mount Everest

For more than 10 years, Arnot has traveled the globe to climb, including five times to the top of Everest. She updated GearJunkie on Nepal…

Written by Stephen Regenold November 05, 2015

7 Life Lessons: Pro Climber Tommy Caldwell’s TED Talk

Tommy Caldwell is a tough climber, among the world’s best, but he is also a man that has experienced life in its huge ups and…

Written by Alex Kurt October 27, 2015

The Man Who’s Climbed Devils Tower 2,000 Times

Frank Sanders has guided climbers up Devil’s Tower for 47 years. This film captures a wonderfully unique character in the world of climbing.

Written by Staff Post October 15, 2015

Freakish Strength: This Climber’s Power Is Incredible

These nine gifs of German climber Jan Hojer show physical strength beyond anything we’ve seen yet.

Written by Patrick Murphy October 14, 2015

The First Ascent Of ‘Fear Is Life’

‘Fear Is Life’ is a new route on Boulder’s Feared Second Flatiron formation. This video documents its first ascent.

Written by Staff Post October 12, 2015

Massive! 12-Inch Rock Climbing Cam Anchor

A new cam by Denver mechanical engineer Evan Deis is among the biggest ever built.

Written by Stephen Regenold October 09, 2015

Chance Of A Lifetime: Expert Climbers Seek Young Protégés

The Alpine Mentors program is seeking applicants for a free, two-year mentorship program with some of the world’s top climbers.

Written by Sean McCoy October 06, 2015

First Time Since 1974, Nobody Will Stand Atop Mount Everest

This year, 2015, will be the first in 41 years that no human has stood on the summit of Mount Everest.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 29, 2015

The North Face: ‘Top Secret’ Outerwear Project Unveiled

Next month, a kit of clothing and outerwear made for climbing comes to market as The North Face’s 2015 Summit Series collection.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 25, 2015

Everest: The Movie Reviewed

‘Everest,’ the major motion picture, is the Hollywood dramatization of the 1996 disaster on the world’s tallest peak.

Written by Alex Kurt September 24, 2015

Nut Tool Has Spring-Loaded ‘Impact Hammer’

The LittleHammer is another perfect example of climbers using ingenuity to solve a simple problem.

Written by Eric Lemke September 15, 2015

Hans Florine Making 100th Ascent Of ‘The Nose’

Florine will set out for the uncommon milestone this morning.

Written by Sean McCoy September 10, 2015

Your Arms Will Ache Just Watching This ‘Power Climber’

Watch this 23-year-old throw huge dynamic moves and work a campus board like he’s Spider Man.

Written by Staff Post September 09, 2015

Mount Everest: ‘Open’ For Fall Climbing Season In Nepal

Nobokazu Kuriki of Japan will be the first person to attempt Everest’s summit after massive earthquakes hit Nepal last spring.

Written by Sean McCoy September 08, 2015

Grappling Hook Folds Down Flat

If you need a grappling hook you can transport in a pack, this is the ticket.

Written by Sean McCoy September 02, 2015

Climbers’ Ranch: Epicenter Of Teton Climbing

Climber or not, the Climbers Ranch is a way to experience Grand Teton National Park away from the throngs of tourists and in the company…

Written by Eric Lemke September 02, 2015

Rock Climbing Set Him Free… Quitting ‘Cubicle Life’ For Crag

A climber seeks a new life, quits his job, sells his home, and moves north to develop a crag in Minnesota. This is his story.

Written by Stephen Regenold August 26, 2015

Rocks Crumble Underfoot As Moutaineer Leaps

Leap of faith nearly turns into very long fall when rocks break on the notoriously loose Maroon Bells route.

Written by Staff Post August 24, 2015

‘Down To Nothing’ Documents A Mountaineering ‘Epic’

The term ‘epic’ gets thrown around a lot, but this half-hour mountaineering documentary, Down To Nothing, is as epic as it gets.

Written by Sean McCoy August 21, 2015

‘MERU’ Film – Our Review

Both epic and succinct, with spectacular scenery and relatable thoughts on the risks climbers take, Meru appeals to both hard-core climbers and the risk-averse. It…

Written by Alex Kurt August 14, 2015