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How Honnold Climbed a 3,000-Foot Cliff Without Ropes: TED Talk

“I looked like a lost hiker that was too close to the edge.” Alex Honnold’s TED Talk has some pretty funny moments!

Written by GJ Staff October 31, 2018

Telluride Film Fest First to Screen ‘Free Solo’ This Weekend

Let the unveiling begin. The much-anticipated documentary of Alex Honnold’s renowned free-solo of El Capitan makes its world premiere this weekend in Telluride.

Written by Julie Kailus August 31, 2018

Ropeless Speed Climb: Watch Dani Arnold Set Record on 4,000-Foot Face

The north face of Grandes Jorasses offers 3,937 feet of rock climbing. Dani Arnold broke the speed record this summer, completing the Cassin route in…

Written by GJ Staff August 24, 2018

Rock Oddity: Climbing Portland’s Inner-City Butte

The inner-city rock climbing crag Rocky Butte is helping keep Portland weird. The extinct volcanic cinder cone scales right up for rock climbing near downtown.

Written by Sponsored Post July 12, 2018

‘City Stone: PDX’ Video Highlights Portland’s Urban Climbing Scene

This episode in our ‘Great Urban Outdoors’ video series focuses on Portland’s Rocky Butte. The urban crag provides an unlikely venue to practice the art…

Written by Sponsored Post July 02, 2018

First Look: Wild Country Revo Revamps Assisted Belay

Fall fast, and the Wild Country Revo kicks in, catching you. Read on for our take on the nuanced assisted-locking belay device, which differs considerably from…

Written by Seiji Ishii May 29, 2018

El Cap Rope Solo: The Remarkable Climbing Feat Few Will Understand

Pete Whittaker’s rope solo of El Cap in less than 24 hours is a niche climbing endeavor of absolute insanity.

Written by GJ Staff April 20, 2018

Watch: First Ascent on Faroe Islands ‘Biggest Sea Cliff in the World’

Cedar Wright, James Pearson, and Yuji Hirayama climb the biggest sea cliffs in the world on a remote set of islands in the Atlantic Ocean.…

Written by GJ Staff March 27, 2018

History Made: Dawn Wall Feature Film Teaser

The wait is almost over to see one of rock climbing’s most iconic ascents, the Dawn Wall, on the big screen. Tommy Caldwell and Kevin…

Written by GJ Staff March 05, 2018

Watch: Adam Ondra Climbs World’s Hardest Route, Silence, in Feature Film

When he topped out, there was no yelling, just silence. Sport climbing phenom Adam Ondra sent the world’s first 5.15d, also named Silence, this fall.…

Written by GJ Staff February 23, 2018

The Birthplace of American Sport Climbing: The Story of Smith Rock

Smith Rock, one of the world’s most iconic sport climbing destinations, wasn’t always bolted sport climbing paradise. This is the story of Alan Watts, Smith…

Written by GJ Staff February 22, 2018

Knit Comfort: Black Diamond’s First Climbing Shoe Reviewed

The Black Diamond Momentum wears like a sock (in a good way) and still holds up to climbing steep terrain. We put this comfy rock…

Written by Nate Mitka October 04, 2017

Adam Ondra Sends ‘Silence,’ World’s Toughest Sport Climb

On September 3rd, 2017, Adam Ondra successfully climbed ‘Silence’, a proposed 5.15d, the hardest rated climb in the world.

Written by Nate Mitka September 05, 2017

Pop (Way) Up: Apparel Store Hands Out Gear On Cliff Face

37.5 opened the ‘World’s Most Remote Pop-Up’ on Eldorado Canyon’s Bastille Wall, 300 feet above the deck.

Written by Adam Ruggiero August 30, 2017

Recycled Rubber Sticks: La Sportiva Mythos Eco Review

With 95 percent recycled components, including the rubber, the La Sportiva Mythos Eco stand out as a perfectly functional climbing shoe for the eco-conscious climber.

Written by Nate Mitka July 21, 2017

Sketchy Trad Fall Will Make Your Palms Sweat

Two pieces of protection in roughly 30 feet placed by a novice. Will they hold?

Written by GJ Staff June 26, 2017

This Rock Climbing Paradise Is Only Accessible by Boat

Pristine, isolated wilderness and high-quality granite sport climbing come together on the border of Canada and Minnesota. Welcome to the crag called Jeff’s World.

Written by Nate Mitka May 25, 2017

First Look: Black Diamond’s Beefy Mid-Range Rope For All Climbers

The FullDry 9.6 is both heavier and burlier than average, making it an excellent all-around cord. We put the 70-meter version to the test.

Written by Lizzy Scully March 31, 2017

Watch: First Female Ascent Of 5.14c In Red River Gorge

Every single weekend of her college life, Michaela Kiersch drove seven hours south to Red River Gorge, Kentucky for a shot at her 5.14c project.

Written by GJ Staff February 20, 2017

Love At First Send: Butora Acro Climbing Shoe Review

The Acro rock climbing shoes from Butora have become my new favorite shoe for hard boulder problems and short, steep sport climbing routes. Here’s why.

Written by Jake Ferguson December 30, 2016