Climbing

‘Father Of Ice Mountain’

“The courage to climb and ski a huge mountain is just like anything worth achieving in life.”

Written by Stephen Regenold December 15, 2014

'Mothership Space Net'…

The creation of this floating net took three days and a huge communal effort to hand-weave. More than 50 people were involved.

Written by Sean McCoy December 03, 2014

How To: Get Altitude Sickness On 14er

Want to feel like poo as you slog nearly three miles in the sky? Follow these useful tips to ensure a headache and nausea!

Written by Sean McCoy November 05, 2014

‘110 Outdoor Ambassadors’ Project

From adventurers to iconoclasts, a project to launch this month will look at the past 110 years to highlight 110 people who have made a…

Written by Stephen Regenold November 03, 2014

Kid’s Only: Climbing ‘Academy’ Experiment

We got an inside look at a new concept in the world of climbing gyms.

Written by Stephen Regenold October 24, 2014

Video: Enviable Life Of Yosemite S&R Worker

Chyne Lempe has one of the most enviable lifestyles on the planet. This video shows why.

Written by Sean McCoy September 29, 2014

Matterhorn First-Ascent Route Lit Up

150 years ago the Matterhorn was climbed for the first time. In celebration of the anniversary, a team of climbers made a unique commemorative ascent.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 19, 2014

Video: 'Van Life' Episode Tours 'Ultimate Climbing-Bum Vehicle'

Pro climbers Jonathan Thesanga and Brittany Griffith live in a tricked-out Sprinter van. It’s a lust-worthy vagabond home powered by Goal Zero with massive space…

Written by Stephen Regenold September 04, 2014

Climber Alex Honnold On 'Relativity of Risk'

The North Face athlete Alex Honnold stopped by GearJunkie HQ this morning. He’s in town to give a presentation titled “Relativity of Risk,” a part…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 21, 2014

First Look: Dynafit Apparel, Footwear 2015

Dynafit is best known for its backcountry ski gear. But the company has amazing summer gear, too, including apparel, outerwear, and shoes. We got a…

Written by Tom Puzak August 11, 2014

Climbing A Giant: Ascent Of Mount Adams

Our columnist Jeff Kish climbs Mount Adams, a 12,281-foot volcano in Washington State that’s among the most massive of all mountains in the entire USA.

Written by Stephen Regenold July 11, 2014

Row, Rope-Up, Traverse: The Adventures of ‘Sea Stack’ Climbing in Ireland

Said our editor about his experience climbing in Ireland last week: “I’ve long been intrigued by sea stack climbing. Creaking pillars of stone stranded over…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 10, 2014

21-Yr.-Old Climbs Ama Dablam Solo

Jost Kobusch climbed the iconic Ama Dablam in Nepal this spring. He ascended solo and with no oxygen on the 22,493-foot peak. This video is…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 09, 2014

Running Uphill ‘At Altitude’ in Rocky Mountain National Park

“We’d anticipated a clear trail run up Flat Top Mountain, a 12,324-foot peak in Rocky Mountain National Park. But heavy snow and cold temps have…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 08, 2014

First Look: Montane Minimus Jacket Packs To 'Size Of Apple'

Fully waterproof and breathable, the Montane Minimus Jacket packs down tiny and weighs less than half a pound. We review this ultralight storm shell.

Written by Sean McCoy July 07, 2014

Backcountry Test: Polartec 'Alpha' Jackets (in Tetons With Exum Mountain Guides)

Contributor Aaron Bible took a long weekend in April to test Polartec Alpha, a new type of insulation, as well as several Marmot jackets, in…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 24, 2014

'My Dad Is Not Normal' – Daughter Of Explorer Mike Libecki

50 expeditions down, 50 more to go…. That’s the goal of prolific climber and explorer Mike Libecki. But he’s raising a daughter back home, too.

Written by Stephen Regenold June 24, 2014

'Crazy Beautiful Thing' Video

Watch climber and base jumper Steph Davis in this intimate video on her life and “relationship” with a monolith of stone. The video includes narrative…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 22, 2014

Kilian Jornet Sets Speed Record On McKinley

Jornet has shattered the speed record on Mount McKinley. The Spanish ultra-runner raced up and down the highest peak in North America in less than…

Written by Sean McCoy June 14, 2014

First Look: Eddie Bauer Sorcerer Pack

We review an expandable-design First Ascent backpack. Made for climbers and guides, our reviewer put the $499 pack through a tough test on a 100+…

Written by Sean McCoy June 12, 2014

Man Falls In Crevasse, Records Grueling Self-Rescue (broken arm, blood in lungs)

Watch these self-filmed videos of an epic struggle out of a Himalayan crevasse.

Written by Sean McCoy May 23, 2014

Guidebook On A Phone: BD Partners With Mountain Project For Free Climbing App

A partnership between Black Diamond and Mountain Project makes an already popular application free for the climbing masses.

Written by Sean McCoy May 22, 2014

‘550 Feet Of Splitter Cracks And Some Choss’ On Big Wall In Kyrgyzstan

Two videos document a big wall adventure on the border of China and Kyrgyzstan.

Written by Sean McCoy May 09, 2014

Video: Don’t Be A Crag-Hole

Climbing crags are public spaces that need low-impact practices and proper etiquette for the enjoyment of all. Meet the world’s worst crag climber. Don’t be…

Written by Sean McCoy May 08, 2014