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Climbing Brand Omega Pacific Acquired, Resurrected

Climbers far and wide know Omega Pacific gear for two reasons: its utilitarian carabiners, and its one-of-a-kind link cam. Now, they reappear.

Written by Sam Anderson July 21, 2022

Adam Ondra – Climbing Tick List & Accomplishments of 2022

What makes for a productive season when you’re Adam effing Ondra? We take a look at the best climber in the world’s year so far.

Written by Jilli Cluff July 21, 2022

‘Girls Gone Wide’ and Hard Crack Climbs: ‘Tradprincess’ on 5.13 in Indian Creek

After a prolonged recovery from wrist surgery, Mary Eden returned to Indian Creek to battle a 5.13- finger crack.

Written by Andrew McLemore July 20, 2022

Free Solo Blueprint: Behind the Climb That Put Alex Honnold on the Map

By and large, successful free soloists don’t just walk up to high-standard routes, chalk up, and pull on.

Written by Sam Anderson July 19, 2022

The Most Hated Climbers Ever? Who and Why

Who are the most hated climbers of all time? Get the rundown of some of sport’s most vilified individuals from Climbers Crag.

Written by Sam Anderson July 19, 2022

Watch Jonathan Siegrist Climb ‘The Day the Earth Stood Still’ in Vegas Hills

Watch one of the best sport climbers in the world style a steep route outside Las Vegas in this new cut from La Sportiva.

Written by Jilli Cluff July 18, 2022

Who’s the Rope Gun? Watch Ondra Belay Bosi on an Unrepeated Climb

Do I feel a bromance coming on? Two of the world’s strongest climbers can’t seem to get enough of each other.

Written by Sam Anderson July 15, 2022

A Case for Grading the World’s Hardest New Sport Climb

Seb Bouin climbs hard AF. But what gives a 5.15b climber the authority to grade a route 5.15d? This video digs deep for an explanation.

Written by Jilli Cluff July 13, 2022

Arc’teryx Konseal: Hip-Hugging, Comfort-First Climbing Harness

The brand keeps its core product history alive with the Konseal harness, a comfort-driven workhorse and the most affordable harness in its line.

Written by Austin Beck-Doss July 13, 2022

Master at Work: Watch Stefano Ghisolfi Climb ‘Los Revolucionaros’ in Greece

Watch the Olympian dance and weave his way to the top of a stunning 5.14d limestone route in this unadulterated clip.

Written by Jilli Cluff July 13, 2022

Seb Bouin Makes First Repeat of Ondra’s ‘Iron Curtain’ at Flatanger

The French rock jock Seb Bouin cued up a knee pad to soften the crux, and gave the route a personal downgrade to 5.15a/9a+.

Written by Sam Anderson July 13, 2022

SCARPA Quantix SF Review: A Performance All-Arounder With a Dash of Sass

The performance all-arounder is a tough niche: How do you build a single rock shoe that’s good, or at least better than average, at all…

Written by GJ Staff July 13, 2022

Flake No More: Sterling Adds ‘Send Ready’ Coil to Nano 8.9 XEROS Ropes

Sterling’s Nano 8.9 mm XEROS rope now comes with the Send Ready Coil, which it says makes the cord ‘ready-to-climb, straight from the factory.’

Written by Sam Anderson July 06, 2022

Will Bosi Claims Scotland’s Hardest Climb With ‘Impossible’ Move

Will Bosi says ‘Free at Last’ is every bit as hard as 9a+, which makes it the hardest route in Scotland. To climb it, he…

Written by Sam Anderson July 05, 2022

IFSC World Cup: 34th Career Win for Garnbret, 4 Medals for US in Switzerland

A new speed climbing record, another unparalleled lead performance from Janja Garnbret, plus near-sweeps by China and the U.S. kept the excitement high from start to…

Written by Jilli Cluff July 05, 2022

Stefano Ghisolfi Climbs Sick New Line, Keeps Grade Hush-Hush

The Olympic climber makes the first ascent of another idyllic Italian sport climb — but he stopped short of grading it.

Written by Jilli Cluff July 01, 2022

Watch Adam Ondra Put Up Italy’s Hardest Sport Climb

This brief documentary from Mammut follows the world’s most accomplished climber as he bags the first ascent of ‘Wonderland,’ 5.15b/c.

Written by Jilli Cluff June 30, 2022

Meet Sonya Wilson: Climbing Role Model, and Eddie Bauer’s First Deaf Climbing Guide

What does representation in climbing look like? It looks like climbers of all abilities getting inclusion, access, and working together to progress in the sport.…

Written by Mary Murphy June 23, 2022

LEMUR Design Slab Wall: Rock Climbing Training Board Adjusts to Slab Angles

Climbers will have a new way to hone strength and skills with the latest product from LEMUR Design.

Written by Andrew McLemore June 22, 2022

Q&A With Steph Davis: How Climbing Has Evolved, Ode to a Gear Sling & More

Check out our interview with Steph Davis for the scoop on the best innovations in climbing, her favorite gear, when you can climb with her,…

Written by Mary Murphy June 21, 2022

Wildfire Devours Legendary Climbing in Oliana, Spain

Over the holiday weekend, footage surfaced on social media showing the limestone cliffs above Oliana, Spain, engulfed in a wildfire.

Written by Sam Anderson June 21, 2022

World’s Hardest Trad Route? Could Be, Thanks to Teen Connor Herson

It’s not every day someone climbs 5.15 on gear — in fact, it had never happened before June 12, but Connor Herson may have pulled…

Written by Sam Anderson June 17, 2022

Adam Ondra Spiders Up Diagonal Cracks in Arco’s Aesthetic ‘Pungitopo’ (5.14c)

Adam Ondra sends ‘Pungitopo,’ 8c+/9a (5.14c/5.14d), an ‘amazing’ and ‘aesthetic’ new route in Arco, Italy.

Written by Andrew McLemore June 15, 2022

How to Fit a Climbing Harness (Or: How to Avoid Harness Burn)

Fitting your climbing harness right can help you have the best day out possible and prevent all kinds of discomfort.

Written by Sam Anderson June 09, 2022

Carlo Traversi Performs Vertical Ballet on Legendary 5.14 ‘Magic Line’

Watch the send footage as all-around crusher Carlo Traversi makes a flawless ascent of ‘Magic Line’ (5.14) in Yosemite Valley.

Written by Austin Beck-Doss June 09, 2022

What Does It Take to Film Your Own Free Solo? Find Out With the Wide Boyz

Watch the Wide Boyz’s Pete Whittaker sharpen his videography skills aboard ‘Maos Gate,’ a classic two-pitch route in Tellnes, Norway.

Written by Jilli Cluff June 07, 2022

Rapid Repeats on England’s Hardest Climb After 5 Years of Silence

Josh Ibbertson and Eder Lomba tallied the first repeats of ‘Rainman’ (5.15b/9b) at Malham Cove, England, within weeks of each other.

Written by Sam Anderson June 06, 2022

Jonathan Siegrist Climbs ‘Event Horizon’ 5.15b, Seemingly Getting Stronger With Age

Jonathan Siegrist, 36, just made ‘one of the absolute hardest’ first ascents in his long career. ‘Event Horizon’ links three cruxes at Nevada’s 5G wall.

Written by Sam Anderson June 02, 2022