Climbing

Greatest Climb On Earth? El Capitan Book Dives Deep

What is the greatest climb of them all? The new book, “On the Nose: A Lifelong Obsession with Yosemite’s Most Iconic Climb” explores the history…

Written by GJ Staff August 22, 2016

Climbing With Death: Honnold Gets Candid In Leto Documentary

‘Everybody dies eventually in life. It’s more a matter of how you lead your life to get there.’

Written by GJ Staff August 17, 2016

21-Year-Old Sets Highpoint Speed Record

Maddie Miller, a 21-year-old mountaineer, set a new record by reaching each of the 50 ‘highpoints’ in the United States in less than 42 days…

Written by Adam Ruggiero August 08, 2016

Shoes To ‘Run’ Everest: Kilian Jornet’s Salomon Prototype

Not many people would think to ‘run’ up Mt. Everest, but Killian Jornet isn’t most people. His footwear, too, is one-of-a-kind.

Written by Sean McCoy August 01, 2016

Sticky Soles: Climbing Shoes Explained

A climber’s connection to the rock is as dependent on feet and shoes as it is on hands. Here we break down climbing shoes for…

Written by Morgan Tilton August 01, 2016

Rock Climbing North Dakota? Great Plains Get Guide

Pancake-flat for most of its expanse, and blessed with rich earth and waving grains, North Dakota is the antithesis of alpine.

Written by Stephen Regenold July 29, 2016

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