Climbing

Tommy Caldwell Schools Jared Leto In Stunning Documentary

Watch: The renowned actor’s documentary series kicks off with the death-defying life of Tommy Caldwell. Hint: It’s darned good.

Written by GJ Staff July 27, 2016

Going ‘Cosmic’ On Mont Blanc

An immense and iconic ridge on Mont Blanc, the ascent of the Arete des Cosmiques route in Chamonix, France, is requisite for mountaineers ticking off…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 23, 2016

Free-Solo Experience: Climb With Alex Honnold VR

Need a dose of the outdoors from your desk? Click, drag, and explore the Needles of Southern California in an immersive video that follows climber…

Written by Sean McCoy June 22, 2016

Mystery Donation: Books, Climbing Relics For American Alpine Club

This year marks the big centennial for the American Alpine Club Library, which recently received a tremendous surprise shipment of relics that expanded its stacks…

Written by Morgan Tilton June 20, 2016

Video: ‘How to be a Rock Climber’

Gear advice to nomenclature, this primer video by IFHT and Mountain Equipment Coop was made for anyone interested in becoming a rock climber.

Written by Stephen Regenold June 08, 2016

Mount Everest Is Brutal, Strava Data Proves It

How hard is Everest? Two men just finished summiting the crag without supplemental oxygen, and they tracked it all on Strava for you to see.

Written by Adam Ruggiero June 03, 2016

Mountaineer Dies On Denali Descent

The Czech climber was descending by ski when he fell about 1,500 feet.

Written by Sean McCoy May 30, 2016

Riding Kilimanjaro: Duo Bikes Biggest Peak In Africa

This February, two adventurers traded hiking boots for bike tires to pedal up (and down) Africa’s highest peak.

Written by Stephen Regenold May 24, 2016

Explore Mount Everest In 360-Degree View

You can explore the entire South Route of Mount Everest, Base Camp to summit, from the comfort of your own home.

Written by Sean McCoy May 24, 2016

Mount Everest: American Woman Summits Without Supplemental O2

In becoming the first woman to summit Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen, Melissa Arnot climbed Mt. Everest for the sixth time.

Written by Sean McCoy May 23, 2016

Women Are on the Rise in the Climbing World

History made: The American Alpine Club has inducted a 31-year-old woman into the Hall of Mountaineering Excellence.

Written by Morgan Tilton May 12, 2016

Sasha DiGiulian’s ‘Permanent Summer Break’

One of the world’s best climbers is about to graduate from college and into a world of opportunities.

Written by Alex Kurt May 03, 2016

Book Review: Brendan Leonard’s ‘Sixty Meters to Anywhere’

We review the just-out memoir by one of climbing’s current muses, Brendan Leonard, who uses a rope-length measure as analogy and literal reference to a…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 02, 2016

Everest Region ‘Disaster Relief Center’ Opens This Spring

Climbing gear and emergency supplies will be stocked at a relief center funded by REI and its members to quickly aid in getting rescue workers…

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 02, 2016

Ashima Shiraishi: Rock Climbing’s Media Darling

Since age 13, Ashima Shiraishi has garnered headlines as big as ‘World’s Best Female Rock Climber.’ We interviewed the (now) 15-year-old for insight on her…

Written by Stephen Regenold April 28, 2016

‘Haywire’ Film: The True Costs Of Pushing Limits

Cheyne Lempe tackled some of the most remote rock faces on Earth, and he nearly killed his best friend doing it.

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 27, 2016

Alert: Climbing Harness On eBay Has ‘Risk Of Death’

Yikes. A batch of destroyed Petzl climbing harnesses for sale online were ‘crudely stitched’ together in a malicious act that could result in equipment failure.

Written by Stephen Regenold April 23, 2016

Earth As Canvas: Interview With Artist-Climber Jeremy Collins

Artist, story teller, director, and climber, Jeremy Collins is a fixture and a force in the outdoors world.

Written by Stephen Regenold April 19, 2016

‘Sherpa’ Finds Beauty In Wake Of Everest Tragedy

A stunning documentary of the deadliest day on Everest succeeds with heart as much as action.

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 14, 2016

Virtual Insanity: Climbing Goes Extreme In VR

Virtual reality gets extreme in The Climb. Check out the trailer and interactive videos.

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 14, 2016

Recall: Black Diamond Ascenders, Lanyards, Cams

Black Diamond issued its second safety recall of the year: Ascenders, lanyards, and cams are included.

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 13, 2016

See The Unfiltered Everest Via Snapchat

As they make their ascent of Everest, they plan to hand off the Snapchat account to Sherpas, guides, other climbers, and expedition doctors in an…

Written by Eric Lemke April 08, 2016

Retro Climbers’ Short-Shorts Are Back For 2016

Check out the old-school daisy-duke climbing shorts.

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 31, 2016

Hyalite Alpine: Climbing Ice With Conrad Anker

More than 20 years after meeting the legendary climber for the first time, we swing axes together on a test-piece in the mountains above his…

Written by Stephen Regenold March 23, 2016

So iLL Climbing Shoes Blow Up Kickstarter

These climbing shoes from So iLL are hot on Kickstarter. We talked to the brand’s founder to find out why.

Written by Sean McCoy March 22, 2016

Three Complete First Winter Climb Of Deadly Nanga Parbat

At 26,660 feet tall, Nanga Parbat kills 20 percent of those who try to scale it. This trio just completed an ascent in the dead…

Written by Sean McCoy March 02, 2016

Balancing Act: The Jam-Packed Life Of Jimmy Chin

Jimmy Chin climbs the world’s biggest mountains, shoots photos for the most prestigious publications, stars in movies, and manages a booming business. How does he…

Written by Alex Kurt March 01, 2016