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Legendary Mountaineer Bradford Washburn’s Lost Cache Unearthed

A team from Teton Gravity Research discovered lost film and cameras abandoned by the legendary photographer 85 years ago in the Yukon.

Written by Andrew McLemore October 27, 2022

Seb Bouin Sends ‘Jumbo Love,’ First 5.15b in US, Now Pursues Harder Variant

One day after sending ‘Jumbo Love,’ Bouin wants to unlock a never-redpointed variation that might make the iconic climb much harder.

Written by Sam Anderson October 26, 2022

Wide Boyz’ Whittaker Flashes 5.13d Roof Climb on First Try

The veteran Wide Boys climber called ‘La Fuerza de Gravidad’ one of the best limestone roof cracks he’s ever climbed.

Written by Andrew McLemore October 26, 2022

‘Bravo,’ Marcel Remy: A Biographic Tribute

The Swiss climbing legend may be gone from this plane after 99 ardent years in the mountains — but his reputation remains carved into stone.

Written by Sam Anderson October 26, 2022

Dream Job for Conservation: Access Fund Seeks Van Life Trail Builders

Want to travel and work outdoors to foster climbing access across the United States? Then apply to this posting.

Written by Sam Anderson October 26, 2022

Osprey Zealot and ‘Nimsdai’ Climbing Packs: Purpose Drives Design

Osprey’s Zealot series covers crag hounds and gym rats, and the Mutant lineup belongs on the backs of alpinists and ice climbers.

Written by Sam Anderson October 25, 2022

Verhoeven Dispatches ‘No Pain No Gain,’ 5.15a in Rodellar

Anak Verhoeven is on a tear. Last week, the Belgian athlete ticked another superlative Spanish sport climb.

Written by Sam Anderson October 25, 2022

With Send of ‘Alphane,’ Aidan Roberts Nabs First-Ever V17 Repeat

The world’s third V17 boulder problem now has a second graduate, with the young Brit calling his send an “amazing experience”.

Written by Andrew McLemore October 20, 2022

The Spaghetti Tour Speed Attempt: Andy Steindl and Martin Anthamatten Go for Broke

Watch the countdown as alpinists Andy Steindl and Martin Anthamatten race across the Alps in an attempt to break the previous record.

Written by Rebecca Ross October 19, 2022

Killer Footage of Denali’s Cassin Ridge From Female Team

Fay Manners and Michelle Dvorak tackle one of the toughest routes on Denali in this captivating documentary from Mountain Equipment.

Written by Andrew McLemore October 19, 2022

Alexander Megos Climbs ‘Red Ram’ 5.15a, Which Stood Unrepeated for a Decade

For nearly 10 years, this Montserrat route from Ramon Julian became famous for its difficulty, knocking down every climber who tried it — until now.

Written by Andrew McLemore October 19, 2022

Did Moab’s Bizarre 2022 Climbing Crime Bolster the Bouldering Community?

On Feb. 14, someone spread scandal by smearing axle grease on holds at a popular Moab, Utah, bouldering area. Six months later, what’s up with…

Written by Sam Anderson October 19, 2022

Iranian Climber Elnaz Rekabi Resurfaces in Tehran, but Concerns Remain

Elnaz Rekabi competed on Sunday in South Korea without the hijab headwear mandated by her government. She then disappeared amid reports that her cellphone and…

Written by Seiji Ishii October 19, 2022

Tradprincess: The First Woman to Climb 5.14a Roof Crack ‘Necronomicon’

As a nominally experienced crack climber, looking at ‘Necronomicon’ (5.14a) gives me two feelings: pain and hesitation. But Mary Eden does not care.

Written by Sam Anderson October 18, 2022

Nepali Climber Dies on 6,100m Ama Dablam

Mingma Wangdi Sherpa, a member of the Nepali rope-fixing team on Ama Dablam, died attempting to summit.

Written by Angela Benavides October 18, 2022

Salewa Ortles Mountaineering Kit Review: Conquer the Dolomites With One Apparel Collection

Salewa’s Ortles Mountaineering Collection is a comprehensive line of high-performance alpine adventure apparel, designed to handle anything the Dolomites can throw at you.

Written by Steve Graepel October 18, 2022

adidas Five Ten Supports UK Group for Muslim Women Climbers

ClimbMuz brings together Muslim women to climb in a ‘safe space.’ It joins a growing list of groups focused on inclusion.

Written by Andrew McLemore October 18, 2022

‘Uncharted Lines’ Follows Climbers in Search of Hidden Boulders

What do Paul Robinson, Jimmy Webb, Daniel Woods, Chris Sharma, and Niky Ceria have in common? They put in the work to find untouched boulders.

Written by Andrew McLemore October 17, 2022

Climber Elnaz Rekabi Disappears After Defying Iran’s Hijab Law at IFSC Asia Comp

The 33-year-old Iranian’s passport and mobile phone have been confiscated, and her whereabouts are unknown, according to reports.

Written by Andrew McLemore October 17, 2022

Nims Purja Issues Statement on Fatal Parachuting Accident

Famed mountaineer Nirmal ‘Nims’ Purja was involved in a tragic parachuting accident that claimed the life of his instructor, Dean Waldo, on Oct. 14. Now,…

Written by Jerry Kobalenko October 17, 2022

2022 Piolets d’Or Announced: O’Driscoll, Ukrainians Among Awarded Climbers

Only the world’s best and boldest climbers earn a spot in line for a ‘golden ice axe,’ alpinism’s seminal award. Eight award winners take the…

Written by Sam Anderson October 17, 2022

Jeff Mercier Ice Climbs a ‘Cave of Dreams’ in Chamonix

Hold your breath as ice climber Jeff Mercier descends — like Dante plunged into the inferno — into the surreal azure icescape of a Chamonix…

Written by Andrew Marshall October 14, 2022

Athos Launches the World’s First 3D-Printed Climbing Shoe

The Spanish company offers a personalized process that scans feet to create a 3D-printed shoe tailored to customers’ individual needs.

Written by Andrew McLemore October 14, 2022

Lacaida Meter-Marked Climbing Rope Makes Too Much Sense

If you’ve belayed a long pitch, you know the feeling: your leader yells down, ‘How much rope left?’ You look down at the pile and…

Written by Sam Anderson October 14, 2022

SCARPA Phantom 6000 Review: From Techy Mt. Huntington Terrain to the Denali Summit

This year, I had the opportunity to test SCARPA’s newest model of its famed 6,000m boot during the spring climbing season in the Alaska Range.

Written by Christian Black October 13, 2022

Rock Garden App Offers 3D Topos of Crags, Will Pay Climbers for Mapping

A new climbing app brings 3D maps and climbing topos to cellphones. Early adopters get lifetime access and support the American Alpine Club.

Written by Andrew McLemore October 13, 2022

From Smash Bros. to Ice Climbing: AAC Twin Cities Offers BIPOC Scholarship

The American Alpine Club interviews two recipients of the Michigan Ice Fest BIPOC Scholarship in its latest effort at inclusion.

Written by Andrew McLemore October 13, 2022

Boulder Bliss: Ruana Repeats V16, Snags V14 & V15 First Ascents in 3-Day Rampage

Threshold bouldering is all about seizing your opportunities. Ruana spent three straight days in the sweet spot earlier this month.

Written by Sam Anderson October 13, 2022

Winter Climb Link-Up as a Form of Grief Recovery

Sarah Hueniken went out with a group of friends for what ‘felt like a perfect day of ice climbing.’ What happened next tested her bond…

Written by Sam Anderson October 12, 2022

‘A Cruel War’: Adam Ondra to Auction Signed Climbing Holds to Aid Ukraine

Want to help Ukraine relief efforts — and also get some one-of-a-kind climbing holds made by Ondra himself? The auction kicks off on Oct. 17.

Written by Andrew McLemore October 12, 2022

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