Climbing

Climb This Tiny Home

It’s just 28 feet long and less than 15 feet high, but this might be the most unusual climbing wall you ever see.

Written by Adam Ruggiero December 19, 2016

‘Hotel In Alps’ Is Surreal Mountain Retreat

You take the helicopter, we’ll take the hard way.

Written by Adam Ruggiero December 16, 2016

Reckless Advertising: Alex Honnold’s Free Solo Speed-Climb

Alex Honnold’s latest viral video is wildly entertaining, but it dramatically dismisses the danger of free-solo climbing for the inexperienced.

Written by GJ Staff December 15, 2016

Top Of Its Class: Petzl SITTA Review

A climbing harness with zero foam padding, super strong Spectra fibers, and near weightlessness. Meet the Petzl SITTA.

Written by Nate Mitka December 06, 2016

(Extra) Ordinary Teen: Ashima Shiraishi

Most of us will never tackle a V15 problem, much less solve it. But we’ve all dealt with the realities of school, prom, and being…

Written by GJ Staff November 30, 2016

Toughest Climbing Pack: Dyneema 2400 Porter Reviewed

Made from fabric that is ‘stronger than steel,’ the Hyperlite Dyneema 2400 Porter is light, streamlined, and just about perfect – except for the price.

Written by Sean McCoy November 29, 2016

Mount Everest: China To Invest Millions In Massive Facility

Everest’s north side is getting a new facility intended to improve tourism, safety, and respect on the mountain.

Written by Adam Ruggiero November 22, 2016

The Dawn Wall Goes Free…Again!

Adam Ondra successfully completed the last pitches of the world’s hardest big wall climb, the Dawn Wall.

Written by Nate Mitka November 21, 2016

‘Seven Sins’ Of Indoor Climbing

Indoor winter climbing is upon us. To make the best of the long, dark months ahead, avoid these seven sins at gym.

Written by Adam Ruggiero November 14, 2016

Get High in Bed: How to Acclimatize at Home

When Adrian Ballinger and Emily Harrington climbed 8,188-meter Cho Oyu in a single ‘lightning’ push last month, they cut out traditional acclimatization entirely. This is…

Written by Alex Kurt November 02, 2016

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 Kyle Nossaman 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 Sean McCoy 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 GJ Staff August 26, 2016