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Jam-Packed Reel Rock 16 Is Almost Here; Get Discounted Tix Now

Reel Rock 16 is stacked: Alex Honnold, the Wide Boyz, Margo Hayes, Alex Johnson, and more headline the film spread. A celebratory premiere approaches.

Written by Sam Anderson March 16, 2022

Favorite Female: Hazel Findlay Climbs Her First 5.14d

On March 9, 2022, the inimitable Hazel Findlay became the second British female to sport climb 5.14d, on a route called “Esclatamasters.”

Written by Jilli Cluff March 14, 2022

Roof Crawl: Stefano Ghisolfi Spiders 5.15b ‘L’Arenauta’

Watch Stefano Ghisolfi climb and claim the first ascent of ‘L’Arenauta,’ 5.15b/9a, a 20-year-old open project in Southern Italy.

Written by Jilli Cluff March 11, 2022

First Ascent: 53-Year-Old Yuji Hirayama Sends 5.14d ‘Peaceful Mountain’

Yuji Hirayama is a 53-year-old climber from Japan who defies his age. The Japanese veteran just made the first ascent of ‘Peaceful Mountain,’ 5.14d.

Written by Jilli Cluff March 10, 2022

Climbing Controversy: Behind the Decades-Long Conflict Roiling the Sport’s Elite

Clashes over climbing grades are as old as the sport itself. From Fred Rouhling to Adam Ondra, climbing has both vilified and lionized its icons.…

Written by Sam Anderson March 09, 2022

Mammut, AMGA Announce Second Annual Women’s Mountain Guide Scholarship

For the second year running, Mammut has partnered with the American Mountain Guides Association to support and increase representation of women in the outdoors —…

Written by Mary Murphy March 09, 2022

Behind the Scenes: Honnold Weighs In on Wild ‘Soloist VR’ Experiential Film

‘The Soloist VR’ was bound to be a one-of-a-kind viewing experience. Turns out the same thing was true for the filmmakers and Alex Honnold.

Written by Sam Anderson March 08, 2022

The Perfect Fit: 3 Scrappy Climbing Shoe Brands to Keep on Your Radar

From boulderers to trad dads, every climber needs a reliable pair of climbing shoes.

Written by Austin Beck-Doss March 03, 2022

Climbing Coach Pete Whittaker on How Alex Honnold Soloed El Cap

If anyone’s qualified to theorize how Alex Honnold does it, it’s the Wide Boyz’s Pete Whittaker. Watch the soloist and coach explain it all.

Written by Sam Anderson February 25, 2022

Watch an El Cap Climber Recover From a Spinal Cord Injury in ‘An Accidental Life’

Quinn Brett was a respected Yosemite speed climber when a 100-foot fall interrupted her life as she knew it. A new film tracks her rebound.

Written by Sam Anderson February 24, 2022

You Thought ‘Free Solo’ Was Heart-Pounding? Try Alex Honnold’s New ‘Soloist VR’ Film

The new two-part ‘Soloist VR’ project follows free solo climber Alex Honnold on a 360-degree solo tour of the U.S. and Europe.

Written by Jilli Cluff February 18, 2022

Pakistani Girls Begin Their Ascent to Equality in ‘Climbing for a Reason’

Soon to be released, ‘Climbing for a Reason’ documents the transformative power that climbing can bring to even the most repressed corners of the world.

Written by Jilli Cluff February 17, 2022

Vegas First Ascent: Jonathan Siegrist Sends Burly 5.15 ‘Close Encounters’

Jonathan Siegrist’s description of ‘Close Encounters’ makes it sound unclimbable. The frequent 5.15 climber said the moves were his ‘most brutal’ ever.

Written by Sam Anderson February 15, 2022

Arco Onslaught: Adam Ondra, Stefano Ghisolfi Unleash in Italy

In this short entry to the ‘Climbing Diaries’ series, we see what it looks like when Stefano Ghisolfi and Adam Ondra rally and redpoint.

Written by Jilli Cluff February 14, 2022

Petzl RocTrip 2022: The Iconic Climbing Festival Heads to Greece

Petzl invites climbers to bolt, crag, and crush alongside some of the sport’s biggest names at the Manikia RocTrip this May.

Written by Jilli Cluff February 11, 2022

Climbing in Squamish? Geologists Predict More Rockfall

This winter, extreme fluctuations in weather and rising temperatures could make for more rockfall at the popular granite formations.

Written by Jilli Cluff February 10, 2022

‘Cuarzo Menguante’: Trailblazing Climbers Notch Another First Ascent in Patagonia

Pepo Jurado and Sebastian Pelletti claim another proud first ascent in the Torres del Paine area this season with ‘Cuarzo Menguante’ (5.11+ A2, 2,300 feet).

Written by Sam Anderson February 07, 2022

Youngest Climber to Free El Capitan in a Day: Who Is Sam Stroh?

Sam Stroh, 21, grabbed a Yosemite El Capitan record with a ‘Freerider’ ascent. He told us the story with not only high stoke but also…

Written by Sam Anderson February 03, 2022

Climbing Explainer: What Is a Portaledge and How Does It Work?

Nothing quite compares to being able to sit or lie down after toiling on a big wall for 10 hours. It’s crucial to have a…

Written by Christian Black February 02, 2022

Climbing Explainer: Belaying for Top Roping vs. Leading

Transitioning from top roping to lead climbing can be a big challenge. We break it down with this guide to belaying and climbing on the…

Written by Sam Anderson February 01, 2022

Adam Ondra Fires First Repeat of ‘Trofeo dell’Adriatico’ (5.15a)

Adam Ondra claimed the second ascent of ‘Trofeo dell’Adriatico,’ a decade-old Arco route bolted by David Lama and first freed by Gabriele Moroni.

Written by Sam Anderson January 31, 2022

British Climber Emma Twyford Breaks the Barrier in ‘The Big Bang’

Filmed in 2019 but just released, ‘The Big Bang’ captures Emma Twyford’s journey to becoming the first woman from the U.K. to climb 5.14d.

Written by Jilli Cluff January 31, 2022

The Definitive Guide to Climbing Jargon

If you’re cruxing out on climbing vocab, check out GearJunkie’s guide to the jargon — from gripping onsights to jingus gear and more.

Written by Sam Anderson January 27, 2022

Project 13: An Ordinary Man’s Extraordinary Climbing Adventure

Jim Lawyer has climbed in 30-plus countries during a career entering its fifth decade. ‘Project 13’ is his bid to sport climb harder than ever.

Written by Sam Anderson January 25, 2022

Adam Ondra Slays Siurana but Falls Short on ‘King Capella’

Between stops on a recent sponsorship junket, Adam Ondra casually dropped into Siurana, Spain. The 5-day visit produced a laundry list of high-standard onsights —…

Written by Sam Anderson January 25, 2022