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.
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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.
