Climbing

Jacket Smackdown: Down Vs. Synthetic

Two top models — one down, one synthetic — go head to head on Mount Rainier.

Written by Steve Graepel May 04, 2015

Arresting Development: Pole Has Collapsible Pick

The retractable pick of the Grivel Condor provides assurance on sketchy mountain terrain.

Written by Steve Graepel May 04, 2015

‘High Orbit’ – GearJunkie Tackles Rainier’s Hidden Route

The “High Orbit” route takes a 360-degree line around the massive volcano, yo-yoing between 7,000 and 10,000 feet.

Written by Steve Graepel May 01, 2015

Matterhorn Speed Record Set

New record up the classic route eclipses old time by 10 minutes.

Written by Sean McCoy April 30, 2015

First Look: Featherweight ‘Cube GTX’ Mountain Boot

We review one of the lightest mountaineering boots ever made, the La Sportiva Trango Cube GTX.

Written by Sean McCoy April 30, 2015

Mountaineering Association: ‘Mount Everest Officially Closed For 2015’

In the aftermath of the Nepal earthquake, China closes the north side of the mountain.

Written by Sean McCoy April 29, 2015

Everest Earthquake: Video Shows Avalanche From Base Camp View

“Hit By Avalanche In Everest Basecamp” — that is the title of this rough video, loaded today on YouTube from Nepal.

Written by Stephen Regenold April 26, 2015

Earthquake On Mount Everest

High in the Himalaya the reverberations of a major earthquake triggered landslides and avalanches, including a massive event at Mount Everest base camp.

Written by Stephen Regenold April 25, 2015

Life Or Death Climbing: Alex Honnold Q&A

We connected with Alex Honnold for a quick interview on his goals for climbing this year.

Written by Sean McCoy April 24, 2015

Kevin Jorgeson Interview: Night Climbing The Dawn Wall

Kevin Jorgeson discusses gear and motivations that led to success on the Dawn Wall.

Written by Sean McCoy April 21, 2015

World’s Tallest Climbing Wall

It’s so tall you can use a parachute for descent.

Written by Sean McCoy April 21, 2015

Top American Climber Can’t Afford To Compete

Alex Puccio is having a hard time getting the support she needs to travel on the competitive International Federation Of Sport Climbing circuit.

Written by Sean McCoy April 20, 2015

Jugs To Slopers: Common Rock Climbing Holds, Explained

Climbing has some great jargon. Enjoy this pun-filled, visual dictionary of common climbing holds.

Written by Sean McCoy April 14, 2015

Climb 300-Foot Spire In Drone Footage

This monolith in Savoie, France looks like a really fun climb.

Written by Sean McCoy April 02, 2015

Ice Climbing Zion

The desert Southwest is known for a lot of things. Ice climbing isn’t one of them … but maybe it should be!

Written by Sean McCoy March 19, 2015

Rock Climbing In Turkey. A Return Home

A love story of country, climbing, and music.

Written by Eric Lemke March 16, 2015

First Look: Petzl ‘Macchu’ Kid Climbing Harness System

Petzl has a new kind of climbing harness system for kids. We test it with a tiny gear junkie at the local climbing gym.

Written by Stephen Regenold March 11, 2015

Ice Giants: Shots From America’s Least-Known Climbing Mecca

A few of us on the GearJunkie staff have climbed in the area and can attest to its epic qualities, including massive steep ice that…

Written by Eric Lemke February 24, 2015

Pint Glass Commemorates Historic Climb

Celebrate the first free climb of the Dawn Wall every time you pour a drink.

Written by Eric Lemke February 20, 2015

Guide To Canada’s Little-Known Climbing Mecca

Climbers are currently raising funds for a new guidebook to the region north of Lake Superior.

Written by Sean McCoy February 18, 2015

Cultivated Climbs: Inside Look At Art Of ‘Ice Farming’

If you’re jonsin’ for some vertical in the Midwest, you can thank a few intrepid ice farmers for a place to swing a tool.

Written by Sean McCoy February 18, 2015

First Ever BASE Jump From Kilimanjaro

Mount Kilimanjaro, despite it being the tallest mountain in Africa, has never been BASE jumped before.

Written by Eric Lemke February 16, 2015

Women Set Speed Record On ‘The Nose’

Libby Sauter and Mayan Smith-Gobat are blazing fast.

Written by Sean McCoy February 12, 2015

New Film To Showcase Michigan Ice Climbing

Since the early 1980s Midwesterners dreaming of big peaks have cut their teeth on this excellent ice.

Written by Eric Lemke February 10, 2015

Watch Now: ‘Valley Uprising’

“Valley Uprising” premiered last year as a traveling series on the Reel Rock Tour. It’s now available for download here…

Written by Eric Lemke February 05, 2015

Will Gadd Climbs Frozen Niagara Falls

An iconic climber scales an iconic waterfall in the dead of winter.

Written by Sean McCoy January 30, 2015

The ‘Impossible Invitation’ To Climb Dawn Wall

The world is watching as Kevin Jorgensen and Tommy Caldwell move through the most difficult sections of the hardest big wall climb project ever attempted.…

Written by Sean McCoy January 14, 2015

All ‘Roped Activities’ Banned At Moab Arches

photo by Michael Grindstaff If doing a giant rope swing from Corona Arch is on your bucket list, you now have a lot more time…

Written by Billy Brown January 14, 2015

Watch Tommy Caldwell Climb Four Routes Over 5.13 In One Day

To climb one route like this would be a dream come true for many. Caldwell pings them off one by one.

Written by Sean McCoy December 31, 2014

'Glow-In-Dark' Ice Climbing

Climbers in Minnesota illuminate columns of ice to create a vivid scene and a unique outdoor experience.

Written by Stephen Regenold December 26, 2014

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