Knocking on the Door of 5.15: Paige Claassen Is a Sport Climbing Connoisseur
Paige Claassen has a special appreciation for projecting hard sport climbs. Meet the climber and find out what she’s working toward in 2021.
A Proud Movement: Evolv Launches PRIDE Rebel Shoe
On September 7, Evolv will release a limited-edition PRIDE Rebel approach shoe. And 50% of funds raised will benefit inclusion-focused organizations.
Ski Resort, UDOT Expansion Plans Threaten Little Cottonwood Canyon Bouldering
A ski transportation project will destroy many of Little Cottonwood Canyon’s boulders, and time to reverse plans is running out on September 3.
Climbing, Community, and Sustainable Economic Development at the International Climber’s Festival
Pro climbers, policy makers, and business owners gathered together at the 28th annual International Climber’s Festival in Lander, Wyoming.
Brother, Sister Take Podiums at Deep-Water Climbing Competition
Unroped competitors climbed for speed over the Adaja River in Spain. In the end, two Slovenian siblings stood atop their respective podiums.
Sterling XEROS Dry Ropes: More Eco-Friendly, Durable, and Affordable
The Sterling XEROS aims to prevent wear and damage, while reducing the environmental impact and price of its climbing rope.
Watch This French Rock Climber Dominate a 9b+ Grade
A 9b+ grade, or 5.15 c, is the second-hardest grade of climbing in the world. Watch Black Diamond athlete Seb Bouin tick it off his list.
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The North Face x Mellow Film Documents Epic ‘Return of the Sleepwalker’ V17 Send
Want to know what it takes to climb one of the hardest graded routes in the world? Watch this film.
Climbing Gym Fatality: Fort Collins Woman Dies in 40-Foot Fall
A woman died on Saturday after falling about 40 feet from an indoor climbing wall in Fort Collins, Colorado.
The 5 Best Hikes in Pinnacles National Park
While the Pinnacles volcanic formations have been around for 23 million years, this national park wasn’t founded until 2013. Here’s what you’ll want to see.
Smearing Superstar: Evolv Zenist Climbing Shoe Review
The California brand touts the Zenist as an indoor climbing weapon with the high sensitivity required for precise foot placements and delicate heel and toe hooks.
‘Who’s On Top?’: Queer Climbers Summit Mt. Hood
“Who’s On Top?” tells the story of four queer-identifying climbers and their personal and collective mission to summit Mt. Hood.
‘The Climber’s App’: Behind the Screen of KAYA
The newly minted CEO of KAYA Climb, Kimberly Ang, gives us an inside look at the KAYA app, and the beta needed to build stoke together within the climbing community.
The Harness You Can Forget About (In a Good Way): Arc’teryx C-Quence Review
The Arc’teryx C-Quence harness flexes Warp Strength Technology, but instead of making a scene, it disappears on climbs, doing its job in relative obscurity.
Petzl Fly Review: An Ultralight Harness for Ski Mountaineers, Alpinists, and Splitboarders
The Petzl Fly Harness is ultralight and packs down small. Developed for ski mountaineers and alpinists, we put it to the test in glacial terrain in Alaska.
Kilter, Moon, Grasshopper & More: Interactive Climbing Training Boards Explained
Knowing how to safely use Standardized Interactive Climbing Training Boards can make you stronger and add more fun to your gym climbing routine.
Review: Scarpa Improves Boostic Climbing Shoe Into Supple Edging Monster
Although many climbers were skeptical about a redesign, the 2021 Boostic quickly squashes any lingering skepticism. The new version is outstanding.
OWNYOUR Media Unstoppable Film Festival: Q&A With the Founders
OWNYOUR Media is a BIPOC-owned media company specializing in digital outdoor and adventure film festivals. We sat down with the co-founders to get a behind-the-scenes look at this newly formed company and its upcoming film festival.
Cliffhanger: What a ‘Life in the Vertical’ Is All About
Climber and photographer Julie Ellison explores how a small subset of athletes turned their pastime into a professional sport and worldwide phenomenon.
Sabrina Chapman Crushing 5.13d: Help Fund Her Film
With less than 2 weeks to go and over $12,000 to raise, Melanin Base Camp’s Titan Project is racing against the finish line to create a short film profiling black Canadian climber Sabrina Chapman.
A Climber and a Hunter Find Common Ground in Moving Video
In Part 1 of a series meant to celebrate public lands and common ground, a hunter and a climber come together to switch places and experience each other’s culture.
Hardest Climbing Route on Earth: Adam Ondra Gives Play by Play
One of the world’s best rock climbers walks us through the footage of his ascent of Silence, the world’s first 9c (5.15d) rock climb.
