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Adam Ondra Makes ‘Scary’ First Ascents on Czech Sandstone

You don’t usually get to see the world’s best rock climber get gripped. Here’s your chance.

Written by Sam Anderson November 08, 2022

Access Fund Halts Energy Project in Unaweep Canyon, Future Still Uncertain

Climbers scored an access win last week when progress on an energy project succumbed to snags in the world’s only two-mouthed canyon.

Written by Sam Anderson November 08, 2022

Watch Buster Martin Climb Iconic ‘Action Directe’ (5.14d)

UK climber Buster Martin becomes only the second person after Alex Megos to send the world’s original 5.14d sport routes: ‘Action Directe’ and ‘Hubble.’

Written by Andrew McLemore November 07, 2022

Seb Bouin Sends America’s First 5.15c: ‘Suprême Jumbo Love’

The French climber seems committed to breaking barriers this year by sending new routes at the upper limits of sport climbing difficulty.

Written by Andrew McLemore November 03, 2022

Should I Go to El Potrero Chico This Season?

Here’s our guide to traveling to El Potrero Chico safely this season, along with a few evergreen recommendations for visiting climbers.

Written by Sam Anderson November 01, 2022

Tension Board 2 Gets the Spray-Down With New Layout

For climbers looking to attack their weaknesses, the Tension Board is a good place to start. Now, the mirrored board folds in a spray wall…

Written by Sam Anderson October 31, 2022

Climbers Pull ‘The Naked Edge’ Speed Record to Near 20 Minutes

Watch Stefan Griebel reclaim his old ‘The Naked Edge’ speed record with Joe Kennedy here. The duo shaved the time down to 22:44.

Written by Sam Anderson October 31, 2022

Generation Gap: Alexander Megos, Sharma Collab to Climb ‘Rastaman Vibrations’ 5.15b

When you live on the limit of adventure sports, sometimes it turns out you’re even farther ahead of the curve than you thought.

Written by Sam Anderson October 31, 2022

Megos Marvelous in Margalef: Posts Ridiculous Tick List

Alexander Megos’ fingers may be wrecked, but his ego is well padded today following a fiendishly successful trip to Margalef, Spain.

Written by Sam Anderson October 28, 2022

Seb Bouin Sends ‘Jumbo Love,’ First 5.15b in US, Now Pursues Harder Variant

One day after sending ‘Jumbo Love,’ Bouin wants to unlock a never-redpointed variation that might make the iconic climb much harder.

Written by Sam Anderson October 26, 2022

Wide Boyz’ Whittaker Flashes 5.13d Roof Climb on First Try

The veteran Wide Boys climber called ‘La Fuerza de Gravidad’ one of the best limestone roof cracks he’s ever climbed.

Written by Andrew McLemore October 26, 2022

‘Bravo,’ Marcel Remy: A Biographic Tribute

The Swiss climbing legend may be gone from this plane after 99 ardent years in the mountains — but his reputation remains carved into stone.

Written by Sam Anderson October 26, 2022

Verhoeven Dispatches ‘No Pain No Gain,’ 5.15a in Rodellar

Anak Verhoeven is on a tear. Last week, the Belgian athlete ticked another superlative Spanish sport climb.

Written by Sam Anderson October 25, 2022

The Spaghetti Tour Speed Attempt: Andy Steindl and Martin Anthamatten Go for Broke

Watch the countdown as alpinists Andy Steindl and Martin Anthamatten race across the Alps in an attempt to break the previous record.

Written by Rebecca Ross October 19, 2022

Alexander Megos Climbs ‘Red Ram’ 5.15a, Which Stood Unrepeated for a Decade

For nearly 10 years, this Montserrat route from Ramon Julian became famous for its difficulty, knocking down every climber who tried it — until now.

Written by Andrew McLemore October 19, 2022

Iranian Climber Elnaz Rekabi Resurfaces in Tehran, but Concerns Remain

Elnaz Rekabi competed on Sunday in South Korea without the hijab headwear mandated by her government. She then disappeared amid reports that her cellphone and…

Written by Seiji Ishii October 19, 2022

Tradprincess: The First Woman to Climb 5.14a Roof Crack ‘Necronomicon’

As a nominally experienced crack climber, looking at ‘Necronomicon’ (5.14a) gives me two feelings: pain and hesitation. But Mary Eden does not care.

Written by Sam Anderson October 18, 2022

‘Uncharted Lines’ Follows Climbers in Search of Hidden Boulders

What do Paul Robinson, Jimmy Webb, Daniel Woods, Chris Sharma, and Niky Ceria have in common? They put in the work to find untouched boulders.

Written by Andrew McLemore October 17, 2022

Athos Launches the World’s First 3D-Printed Climbing Shoe

The Spanish company offers a personalized process that scans feet to create a 3D-printed shoe tailored to customers’ individual needs.

Written by Andrew McLemore October 14, 2022

Lacaida Meter-Marked Climbing Rope Makes Too Much Sense

If you’ve belayed a long pitch, you know the feeling: your leader yells down, ‘How much rope left?’ You look down at the pile and…

Written by Sam Anderson October 14, 2022

Rock Garden App Offers 3D Topos of Crags, Will Pay Climbers for Mapping

A new climbing app brings 3D maps and climbing topos to cellphones. Early adopters get lifetime access and support the American Alpine Club.

Written by Andrew McLemore October 13, 2022

Alexander Megos Completes ‘The Full Journey’ 5.15b at Margalef, Spain

Megos can flat-out rip at Margalef. Four years after he established the area’s hardest route, the German uber-mensch came back for more.

Written by Sam Anderson October 12, 2022

Hazel Findlay Faces Fear on Route That Nearly Killed Her

Hazel Findlay became well-known for sending scary-as-hell climbs. In her latest vid, she returns to the route that almost ended her career.

Written by Andrew McLemore October 07, 2022

‘Omen Nomen’ 9a: A Flash Attempt by Adam Ondra

Adam Ondra attempts to flash ‘Omen Nomen’ 5 years after Stefano Ghisolfi’s first ascent, which was then graded 8c+. But then a hold broke off,…

Written by Rebecca Ross October 05, 2022

Mammut ‘Crag We Care’ Rope Review: Upcycled Cord Survives 200-Plus Days at the Cliffs

The impressively durable, affordable Mammut Crag We Care climbing rope is made using yarn left over after manufacturing other ropes.

Written by Austin Beck-Doss October 04, 2022

Ageism in Climbing: Why the Word ‘Still’ Cheapens the Sport

If you think ageism isn’t an issue in rock climbing, chances are you’re younger than 40. Matt Samet takes a deep dive into the issue.

Written by Matt Samet October 03, 2022

Stefano Ghisolfi Pushes Pause Button on ‘Silence’

Ghisolfi hung ‘em up for the season on the hardest rock climb in the world. But make no mistake — he will be back.

Written by Sam Anderson September 30, 2022

With Land Donation, Michigan Gets First Climber-Owned Crag

The Slugg’s Bluff climbing area offers a quartzite cliff with 10 sports routes, a dozen trad lines, and lots of potential for more of both.

Written by Andrew McLemore September 28, 2022

DiGiulian, Harrington, and Soderlund Climb 5.14b/8c Big Wall in Spain

Matilda Soderlund, Sasha DiGiulian and Brette Harrington worked together to send a 5.14b big wall in Spain this week.

Written by Andrew McLemore September 27, 2022

Climber Executes Confident Free Solo on Frightening Dolomite Rock

Many factors can make it excruciating to watch free solo climbing. For us, Jonas Hainz’ ropeless choss-wrangling in the Dolomites did it.

Written by Sam Anderson September 16, 2022

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