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Free Climbing: Gym Chain Offers Free Entry, Classes, and Rentals on Saturday, July 13

Saturday, July 13, is Global Climbing Day. Climb for free and join in the festivities at a Movement Climbing, Yoga, and Fitness location near you.

Written by Seiji Ishii July 12, 2024

Recyclable Climbing Holds: What Sustainable Indoor Climbing Can Look Like

Millions of holds end up in dumpsters annually. Here’s a rundown on the past, current, and future of recyclable climbing holds.

Written by Seiji Ishii June 27, 2024

Kid-Friendly, Climber-Approved: The ‘Via Ferrata’ Experience

Via ferrata isn’t a mainstream activity here, but it’s catching on. And for good reason: it’s an ideal way to introduce kids to the alpine.

Written by Stephen Regenold June 17, 2024

Metolius Roll Up Stick Clip Review: A High-Tech, Ingenious, but Expensive Solution to Sketchy First Bolts

The Metolius Roll Up Stick Clip is the most compact and ingenious stick clip ever devised, but it comes at a high cost.

Written by Seiji Ishii June 11, 2024

Beyond the GRIGRI: Petzl Launches Neox Assisted Belay Device for Lead Climbing

Petzl announces the new Neox assisted-braking belay device today, touting it as optimized for lead climbing.

Written by Seiji Ishii June 04, 2024

Blind Climber Completes Historic Trad Ascent on Devils Tower

Jesse Dufton completed the first blind trad lead on Devils Tower last week. He proclaimed it ‘the hardest trad route I’ve completed to date.’

Written by Seiji Ishii May 28, 2024

Fatal Indoor Climbing Accident Claims Life of Gym Worker

An experienced rock climber and longtime climbing gym employee fell this his death in the facility he worked in for over 20 years.

Written by Seiji Ishii May 24, 2024

Sport Climbing in the 2024 Paris Olympics: Qualifying Explained

The road to the sport climbing events in the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games is long and convoluted. Here’s our explainer.

Written by Seiji Ishii May 20, 2024

5 First Ascents: TNF Athlete Travels Brazil on Quest for New Routes

Felipe and Bruno Camargo travel across their home of South America making a series of first ascents and climbing the continent’s first 5.15 (9a+) —…

Written by Will Brendza May 09, 2024

Learn From the Best Pro Climbers: Arc’teryx Climb Academy Opens Today

Learn from the sport’s best in iconic Squamish, B.C., Canada. Registration opens today for the 2024 Arc’teryx Climb Academy.

Written by Seiji Ishii May 09, 2024

Queer Ascent: Arc’teryx Offers LGBTQ Climbing Weekend

The weekend of Queer Ascent events includes a Saturday night performance from drag queen Pattie Gonia. (And yes, it’s sold out already.)

Written by Andrew McLemore May 08, 2024

Finally, a Climbing Shoe for Most of Us: Evolv V6 Review

The Evolv V6 has the attributes that help intermediate climbers advance. It’s the bouldering and sport climbing shoe for most of us.

Written by Seiji Ishii April 15, 2024

Going at It From a Different Angle: Remote Clip Horizontally With the Pongoose Stick Clip

The Pongoose Stick Clip holds the quickdraw horizontally, making it easier to see the bolt hanger. Finally, a better way to remote clip!

Written by Seiji Ishii February 16, 2024

Iconic Bad Boy of Climbing Set for Silver Screen, Ethan Hawke and Daniel Radcliffe to Star

Warren Harding liked to drink, party, and rock climb — often at the same time. His landmark ascent of El Cap in 1970 will now…

Written by Andrew McLemore February 15, 2024

Sweaty Palms, Guaranteed: Watch Amity Warme Scream and Claw Up Yosemite’s ‘Book of Hate’ 5.13d

You might find yourself cheering on this SCARPA athlete as she battles her way through a tough-as-nails pitch of Yosemite climbing.

Written by Andrew McLemore February 08, 2024

Butora Gomi Review: Sticky, Soft, and Savage Rock Climbing Shoe

The Butora Gomi proved to be a sensitive, sticky, and tight but comfortable high-performance rock shoe that excelled indoors and outdoors.

Written by Seiji Ishii February 08, 2024

Gear for the Future: Edelrid 3R Rock Climbing Collection Is Recycled Head to Toe

The Edelrid 3R collection makes rock climbing in recycled gear, from head to toe, possible for the first time.

Written by Seiji Ishii February 05, 2024

Bigger Than El Cap: Honnold, Findlay Climb Epic Wall in Nat Geo’s ‘Arctic Ascent’

The world’s most famous rock climber finds new inspiration amid the soaring walls of Greenland in Nat Geo’s latest documentary.

Written by Andrew McLemore February 02, 2024

Train Like Alex Honnold for a Week: The Results

What happens when you train and live like Alex Honnold for a week? A GearJunkie contributor finds out.

Written by Seiji Ishii January 19, 2024

Sasha DiGiulian Testifies on Capitol Hill to Nudge ‘Historic’ Outdoor Rec Bill Toward Law

From protecting rock climbing to expanding park access for underserved communities, the legislation could impact the entire outdoor recreation industry.

Written by Andrew McLemore November 30, 2023

Head-Turning Crag Pack? Indeed. The Arc’teryx Konseal 40 Gets Comments

The Arc’teryx Konseal 40 proved easy to pack and comfortable to carry while constantly receiving admiring comments.

Written by Seiji Ishii November 20, 2023

Edelrid Neo 3R 9.8 Climbing Rope Review: 50% Recycled, 100% Legit

The Edelrid Neo 3R 9.8 is the first dynamic climbing rope to use 50% reused ropes.

Written by Seiji Ishii November 02, 2023

Authorities Apprehend Man Plotting to Kill Rock Climbers at Smith Rock, Oregon

A day before the Smith Rock Craggin Classic, law enforcement arrested a man with two handguns and an AR-15 on his way to the event.

Written by Andrew McLemore October 23, 2023

In Short Film ‘Hurt,’ Veteran Faces PTSD Through Free Soloing

A familiar story about a traumatized veteran meets the ropeless form of rock climbing in this gripping drama set in Squamish, British Columbia.

Written by Andrew McLemore October 19, 2023

18-Year-Old Dies in 90-Foot Fall Her Second Time Climbing

Asked to clean the route, the beginner probably unclipped herself from the anchors by accident, climbers said after the incident.

Written by Andrew McLemore October 17, 2023

Climbing Instructor Falls to Death on El Capitan

Details remain scarce, but local publication El Cap Report said the instructor fell to his death while climbing the face’s most iconic route.

Written by Andrew McLemore October 05, 2023

How to Make the Most of Your Climbing Gym

Here are my tips for getting the most out of your climbing gym, generated from decades of experience, observation, and questioning clients.

Written by Seiji Ishii September 27, 2023

Sport Climbing Gear List: 12 Essentials for Beginners

Sport climbing is one of those hobbies that’s mostly free and extremely accessible once you own the gear. But, figuring out what gear to initially purchase…

Written by Seiji Ishii September 20, 2023

Sport Climbing 101: The Best Way to Learn the Ropes

Learn how to sport climb with our guide. We describe the basics of lead climbing, clipping bolts, anchor building, and eventually sport climbing outside on…

Written by Kyle Nossaman September 13, 2023

Love It or Hate It, Bouldering Gyms Are Changing Climbing

Bouldering gym enthusiast versus rock climbing purist: Two camps face off on the future of the sport.

Written by Andrew McLemore August 21, 2023

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