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USFS Abandons Ten Sleep Management Plan, Keeps New-Routing Ban

In 2019, the Forest Service drafted a management plan for Ten Sleep Canyon amid ethics and development conflicts. Now, the plan is derailed.

Written by Sam Anderson November 18, 2021

Client Sues Climbing Guide for Dislodging Fridge-Sized Block, Letting Go of Rope

One man is suing a climbing guide and ACMG for alleged “negligence and breach of contract” that lead to a near-fatal climbing accident.

Written by Jilli Cluff November 12, 2021

Raven Tor Tear: Bosi Climbs Crag’s Last Open Project, Proposes 9a+ (5.15a)

‘Brandenburg Gate’ was the last unfinished project at Raven Tor, England’s most revered sport climbing cliff. On Sunday, Scotsman Will Bosi sent it in short…

Written by Sam Anderson November 08, 2021

Controversy: Himalaya Climbers Raided Cache to Snag Tengkangpoche Ascent

On October 30, two climbers stood atop the north pillar of Tengkangpoche (21,283 ft.) with a proud first ascent. But did they steal gear to…

Written by Sam Anderson November 05, 2021

Janja Garnbret Snags First Women’s 8c/5.14b Onsight, Building Her Legend

With 29 IFSC Climbing World Cup gold medals and Olympic gold, the Slovenian is arguably the most successful competition climber ever. Janja Garnbret can climb…

Written by Sam Anderson November 05, 2021

‘Dodo’s Delight’ Climber and Friends Establish 8 New Big-Wall Routes in Greenland

It was another busy climbing season in the Arctic for the ever-energetic Sean Villanueva O’Driscoll and his band of musical first ascensionists. Over 3 months,…

Written by Sam Anderson November 04, 2021

First Repeat: Bosi Conquers McClure’s ‘Mutation’ 23 Years Later, Upgrades to 5.15a

Twenty-three years after Steve McClure’s first ascent, ‘Mutation’ at Raven Tor finally sees its first repeat.

Written by Sam Anderson November 02, 2021

Safer Skinny Rope: Cut-Resistant Edelrid Swift Protect Pro Dry 8.9 Review

Edelrid claims it cracked the code and has a bona fide, cut-resistant dynamic single climbing rope. We put it to the test.

Written by Seiji Ishii October 27, 2021

Climbing ‘Gold Mine’ Hanging Mountain Opens to Public

This October, a tiny town in Massachusetts’ Berkshires became the site of a climbing access victory that benefits all parties involved. After 2 years of…

Written by Sam Anderson October 25, 2021

‘Girls Gone Wide’: Watch Female Climbers Tackle Some of America’s Burliest Off-Widths

Released Oct. 20, ‘Girls Gone Wide’ documents three female climbers as they cam, jam, butterfly, and smear their way up some of North America’s hardest…

Written by Jilli Cluff October 22, 2021

Laura Rogora Sends 5.15b/c ‘Erebor,’ Hardest Grade by a Female Climber

On Oct. 2, 20-year-old Laura Rogora set a new benchmark for the hardest rock climb done by a female climber. Three women, including Rogora, had…

Written by Sam Anderson October 04, 2021

Sean ‘Steezy’ Bailey Nabs 3rd Ascent of 5.15d ‘Bibliographie’ Route With ‘Obsessive’ Effort

Today, 26-year-old Sean ‘Steezy’ Bailey grabbed the third ascent of Alex Megos’ ‘Bibliographie’ after ‘the hardest battle’ he’d ever fought with himself.

Written by Sam Anderson September 30, 2021

Joe Kinder Sends Rifle’s First 5.15, ‘Kinder Cakes,’ Marking a Comeback

After decades as the crown jewel of American performance sport climbing, Rifle, Colo., finally has its first 5.15. You might have heard of the first…

Written by Sam Anderson September 30, 2021

‘They/Them’: Nonbinary Climbing Phenom Stars in Breakthrough Patagonia Film

‘They/Them’ is a full-length climbing film about Lor Sabourin. And it may just be the first feature film to star a nonbinary climber.

Written by Mary Murphy September 30, 2021

Trio Adds New Routes to Remote BC Valley: ‘Endless First Ascents to Be Had’

A remote climbing expedition into the Ecstall region of Terrace, British Columbia, has yielded several first ascents — and uncovered the potential for many more.

Written by Austin Beck-Doss September 28, 2021

Kyle Richardson Rages Up (and Down) Colorado Flatirons for ‘Quinfecta’ FKT

Kyle Richardson holds more speed records in the Front Range than Ricky Bobby holds in NASCAR. Now, he’s got the FKT on the sought-after Flatirons…

Written by Sam Anderson September 02, 2021

Alex Honnold Explores Climate Change in New Show for Nat Geo

‘On the Edge With Alex Honnold’ follows the world-famous climber as he hunts first ascents and studies climate change in Greenland.

Written by Sam Anderson August 25, 2021

One Helmet to Rule Them All: First Look at Salewa’s Multisport Piuma 3.0

Salewa is launching its newest multisport climbing helmet in the spring of 2022. We got a sneak peek at the fresh headgear — here’s what…

Written by Christian Black August 23, 2021

First Olympic Sport Climbing Champions: Slovenian, Spaniard Take Gold

Sport climbing will debut in the Olympics this summer. Since it’s been a bit since the qualifiers, here’s what to expect in this year’s Olympic…

Written by Mary Murphy August 06, 2021

Alex Honnold, Tommy Caldwell to Teach Rock Climbing on MasterClass

Climbing legends Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell will join Jimmy Chin in teaching on MasterClass. Look for the course this fall.

Written by Mary Murphy August 06, 2021

Rope Brand Becomes First on Market to Go Climate Neutral

Sterling — a climbing rope manufacturer — has achieved a pretty big milestone. Learn all about how Sterling is now fully carbon neutral right here.

Written by Mary Murphy July 30, 2021

The Greatest Solo Climber You’ve Never Heard Of: Watch ‘The Alpinist’ Trailer

Watch a trailer of what could be one of the best climbing films of the year.

Written by Mary Murphy July 28, 2021

Austrian Climber Sends Her Local Lorüns Crag’s Hardest Route

Austrian climber Babsi Zangerl has climbed bigwall, trad, and sport routes in Italy, Switzerland, and Yosemite. Now, she’s tackling a route closer to home.

Written by Mary Murphy July 20, 2021

4 Fantastic Climbing Areas to Check Out in Honor of National Forest Week

From the steep gorges of the southeast to the aptly named Rocky Mountains, public lands in the U.S. are replete with rock climbing opportunities.

Written by Austin Beck-Doss July 14, 2021

Watch This French Rock Climber Dominate a 9b+ Grade

A 9b+ grade, or 5.15 c, is the second-hardest grade of climbing in the world. Watch Black Diamond athlete Seb Bouin tick it off his…

Written by Mary Murphy June 30, 2021

Watch Alex Honnold Go Bouldering in ‘Big Walls to Low Balls’

This casual film, “Big Walls to Low Balls,” focuses on Alex Honnold as he explores a few different boulder problems in Red Rock, Nevada.

Written by Mary Murphy June 08, 2021

‘Chosen Confluence’: Bikepacking and Climbing Through Florissant, Colorado

This film gives us all the feels and gets us so excited for the future of cycling, bikepacking, and climbing.

Written by Mary Murphy April 02, 2021

Rock Climbing Grades, Safety Ratings Explained

Get the scoop on rock climbing difficulty grades and safety ratings here: what they are, what they mean, and why they’re important.

Written by Austin Beck-Doss February 19, 2021

Onsight Without Sight: Blind Climber Sends Extreme ‘Forked Lightning’ Crack

British paraclimber Jesse Dufton is blind. Somehow, that makes this stunning zig-zagging crack feature right up his alley.

Written by Mary Murphy December 16, 2020

Free Gear Fridays: Wild Country Session Climbing Harness & Quickdraw Set Giveaway

This week, two lucky winners will receive a Sessions Climbing Harness and Session Quickdraw Set, valued at over $185!

Written by Sponsored Post December 11, 2020

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