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Evolv Shaman Review: All-Around Warrior for Long Days on Any Rock

Prolonged testing showed the Evolv Shaman was versatile, with a precise toe, snug heel, and secure TRAX-SAS rubber.

Written by Sam Anderson February 16, 2023

Adam Ondra: ‘Second-Hardest Redpoint of My Life’

Returning to a crag he calls the best limestone in his native Czech Republic, Ondra wages a war of attrition on this brutal ascent.

Written by Andrew McLemore February 15, 2023

Learn From a Legend: Lynn Hill Drops Climbing Tutorial on YouTube

Preview the intro to the climbing great’s tutorial before purchasing Lynn Hill’s ‘The Fundamentals of Climbing.’

Written by Andrew McLemore February 14, 2023

Salewa Piuma 3.0 Review: The Mountain Adventure Helmet You Want

The Salewa Piuma 3.0 helmet is a true quiver-killer for all forms of climbing and ski touring. Our tester is ditching his other helmets.

Written by Christian Black February 13, 2023

‘Slabducation’ Is a Star-Studded, Offbeat Climbing Delight

Nobody likes slab climbing, right? Watch this clip of misfits and major talents cavorting happily on low-angle rock.

Written by Sam Anderson February 09, 2023

Top 5 Sport Climbing Destinations in the United States

America is a vast country — 2,500 to 3,500 miles coast to coast. We have an impressive amount of sport climbing cliffs stacked with many…

Written by Matt Samet February 09, 2023

This Half–Pound Climbing Harness Is Crazy Light yet Somehow Comfy

The Wild Country Mosquito harness is affordable and proved comfortable despite being one of the lightest in its class.

Written by Christian Black February 06, 2023

Stiff Project Denies Adam Ondra and Mega-Strong Friends

From Ondra: ‘You will watch me struggle, try really hard, and eventually give up … I am sure the project might go down pretty soon.…

Written by Andrew McLemore January 31, 2023

The Basics of Trad Climbing Protection

Trad climbing involves a wide array of gear, including nuts, hexes, cams, Big Bros, and more, to ensure climbers stay safe.

Written by Mark Wilson January 24, 2023

Anatomy of a 430-Foot 5.15 Climb: See Bouin’s ‘Nordic Marathon’ Up Close

To ascend Seb Bouin’s 430-footer, climb out the roof of the Flatanger Cave for what seems like forever. Then keep going. Then go some more.

Written by Sam Anderson January 20, 2023

La Sportiva Skwama Vegan Review: Ditches Traditional Leather, Same Awesome Performance

The La Sportiva Skwama Vegan delivers all the performance and comfort of the original without the use of animal products.

Written by Christian Black January 18, 2023

Sending ‘Gigantor’: The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Route

After zero people in 15 years were either capable of — or interested in — repeating this man’s scary 5.12 chossfest, he came back to…

Written by Sam Anderson January 13, 2023

Squamish Climbing Hits: Wright Films Honnold and Findlay Wrecking Shop

If Wright’s movie-making magic or Honnold’s star power hasn’t sold you, don’t miss the rest of the cast. Findlay, Sonnie Trotter, Will Stanhope, and Jason…

Written by Sam Anderson January 13, 2023

Magnus Midtbø Hangs With 13-Year-Old Rock Climbing Phenom

Last year, French teen Théo Blass sent 5.14d at just 12 years old, beating the record Adam Ondra set when he was 13.

Written by Andrew McLemore January 10, 2023

Summer Stone Daydreams: Deep-Water Soloists Siege Mallorca

Unencumbered acrobatics on steep stone, big freefalls that end in big splashes, and exotic locations. That’s the deal in this vid.

Written by Sam Anderson January 04, 2023

Petition to Protect Cochamó Valley Reaches 99,000 Signatures

Chile’s lesser-known adventure climbing destination — ‘the Chilean Yosemite’ — enjoys flimsy federal protections and faces a major private land sale.

Written by Sam Anderson January 04, 2023

SCARPA Vapor Lace-Up Review: A Whole Lotta Trad With a Dash of Sport

The new SCARPA Vapor Lace-Up returns to its roots, with a leather upper and footbed to bring more stretch, give, and comfort.

Written by Matt Samet January 03, 2023

Adam Ondra Shows Progress on ‘Project Big’ in Flatanger, Norway

The world’s best climber drops another video on his latest and perhaps biggest project ever. For the first time, Ondra gives us a close look…

Written by Andrew McLemore December 29, 2022

Climber Jonathan Siegrist Wrangles ‘Flex Luthor,’ 5.15a — Frontier Style

Watch Siegrist explore the uniquely American tradition of frontier sport climbing (I’ll explain later), and snag a sought-after redpoint.

Written by Sam Anderson December 28, 2022

Adam Ondra and the Big Manky Sinkhole: A First Free Ascent Story

What can stop the world’s best sport climber in his tracks? Wet holds, rotten gear, leering tourists, and a ghost story — none make the…

Written by Sam Anderson December 23, 2022

Hardest Climb of Her Life: Korean Climber Becomes Second Woman Ever to Send ‘La Rambla’

This video shows every moment of Chaehyun Seo’s ascent of ‘La Rambla,’ 5.15a. Verdict? She absolutely crushed it.

Written by Andrew McLemore December 23, 2022

Jason Momoa & Chris Sharma: Watch ‘The Climb’ Reality TV Trailer

The first trailer for the upcoming HBO Max series showcases a mix of bucket-list climbing destinations, including Mallorca and Wadi Rum.

Written by Andrew McLemore December 15, 2022

Cleaning Up Crags: Mammut Climber Maddy Cope Builds Community Preserving Nature

Mammut pro climber Maddy Cope rediscovers and revitalizes local crags for the environment and the local climbing community.

Written by Rebecca Ross December 15, 2022

Jordan Cannon Claims Rare Repeat of ‘Wet Lycra Nightmare’ 5.13d in Yosemite

If I said Cannon was stoked after he sent the nine-pitch, 1,000-foot test piece on Leaning Tower, it’d be the biggest understatement of my career.

Written by Sam Anderson December 08, 2022

Follow First Ascents in the ‘French Yosemite’ With Seb Bouin

What is the “French Yosemite”? Like the American one, it’s a rock-climbing paradise. And unlike the American one, climbing there is brand new.

Written by Sam Anderson December 07, 2022

So iLL Free Range Pro Review: Highly Effective for High-Volume Feet

If you have a high-volume foot, the So iLL Free Range Pro is one of the better steep-terrain shoes on the market.

Written by Austin Beck-Doss December 06, 2022

Chris Sharma Confirms He’s Still Working on Siurana Mega-Proj, Sends 5.14d

On Sunday, the 41-year-old reported he ticked Siurana, Spain’s “La Reina Mora” 9a (5.14d) — and said he’s still “battling” with his new king line,…

Written by Sam Anderson December 05, 2022

‘Project Big’ First Look With Adam Ondra and Jakob Schubert

A few minutes into this clip, 5.15c climber Jakob Schubert says he is not sure a stronger challenge than ‘Project Big’ exists.

Written by Sam Anderson December 02, 2022

Watch Alexander Megos Tag the First Ascent of ‘The Journey’ 5.15b

Alexander Megos has climbed better than anyone else in the Spanish conglomerate epicenter of Margalef for the past several years. Period.

Written by Sam Anderson December 01, 2022

Taco Bell Artist Turns Her Special Sauce Into Climbing Apparel

Leslie Kim founded the climbing apparel brand Dynamite Starfish in 2015. Since then, she’s brought a community of climbers together with her art and given…

Written by Gabriela Daugherty November 30, 2022

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