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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 Will Brendza 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 GJ Staff December 11, 2020

Valhalla: Edu Marín Builds ‘Sky of Rock,’ Longest Roof Route in History

‘Valhalla: Cielo de Roca’ stars Spanish climber Edu Marín in his feat to climb the longest roof in history.

Written by Mary Murphy October 02, 2020

First Ascent: Canadian Sends Hanging Boulder Problem

Miles Adamson set a new bouldering problem this week. He doubts anyone will want to repeat it.

Written by Mary Murphy October 01, 2020

‘The Titan Project’: Watch One Black Climber Ascend the Sport’s Ranks

Sabrina Chapman didn’t start climbing in childhood — not even close. But now she’s one of the top female and Black elite climbers in the…

Written by Mary Murphy September 28, 2020

Climbing in Siberia: Team Sets First Ascent on ‘Mystic’ Granite Towers

Siberia is home to some of the coldest weather on the planet, extreme temperature changes, and unknown adventure. So, of course, it’s a great spot…

Written by Mary Murphy September 07, 2020

‘Free as Can Be’: 2 Generations Come Together to Climb

Arc’teryx’s newest film follows an unlikely duo up an iconic route on El Capitan in Yosemite National Park.

Written by Mary Murphy August 26, 2020

Splash Down: Olympic Climber Dives Into Deep-Water Soloing

Kyra Condie is one of the most decorated climbers of all time. She’s bound for the 2021 Olympics. But until then, she’s keeping busy with…

Written by Mary Murphy August 12, 2020

Rock Climbing Unraveled: The Gear You Need to Get Started

Rock climbing is booming right now, and why not? It’s great exercise, fun, and social. Here’s the beginner rock climbing gear you need to get…

Written by Morgan Tilton August 12, 2020

Rock Climbing Checklist: What to Pack for Your Next Trip to the Crag

Whether pebble wrestling or summit seeking, having all the gear you need is essential to a day well spent climbing. There’s nothing worse than getting…

Written by GJ Staff July 16, 2020

Vimeo Feature Film Offers Candid Look at ‘The People of Climbing’

‘The People of Climbing’ is a short film focused on the issue of racial inequality in the outdoors. And the perspectives it includes are some…

Written by Mary Murphy June 18, 2020

The Weirdest & Widest Trad Gear for Off-Width Climbing

Black Diamond’s impossibly engineered 21-inch Camalot sure was a good April Fool’s joke, but climbers actually use similar-looking pieces of gear for off-widths. These are…

Written by GJ Staff June 03, 2020

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