The Best Bouldering Crash Pads of 2021
The object of the game is simple. Climb to the top — no rope required. Keep it safe and fun with our review of the best bouldering crash pads.
Canadian Teen Sends Grueling V14 Test Piece in Squamish
Brennan Doyle, 17, just added an amazing climb to his tick list. The V14 route is one of Squamish’s Top 100 bouldering problems.
The Best Climbing Shoes of 2020
From trad climbing to pockets to bouldering, the best climbing shoes just keep getting better. Read on for our 2020 picks.
The Best Women’s Climbing Shoes of 2020
We tested and reviewed the best women’s climbing shoes of 2020, including picks from La Sportiva, Five Ten, SCARPA, and more.
Bouldering on a Budget? This Is the Pad for You
Metolius stripped down its Session II Crash Pad to create the Basic Pad, released last week. The big news is the price; with an MSRP of $130, the Basic Crash Pad becomes the least expensive crash pad that is legitimately effective — and free shipping makes it even more enticing.
Colorado Has (Another) New Climbing Gym
G1 Climbing + Fitness is the newest addition — and now the eighth climbing gym — in the Greater Denver Area. We visited this past weekend to see what it’s all about.
Best Beta Tool Yet? Climbers Create 3D Crag Maps
A new platform called Climb Assist creates a whole new way for climbers to discover beta.
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Patagonia Caliza: First Look at a Go-To Crag Pant
The Patagonia Caliza Rock Pants for women release in spring 2020. They’re comfortable, technical, and could soon become your go-to crag pant.
Alex Honnold Strips Down for ESPN’s ‘Body Issue’
Climber Alex Honnold explains how he trained his body to be a world-class climber, then shows off his ripped physique for world-class photographers.
Watch: Alex Honnold Answers Twitter Questions
Watch as the superhuman ‘Free Solo’ climber proves he can do a pullup and answers your burning rock climbing questions.
Watch Guilano Cameroni Climb 2 V16 First Ascents
Giuliano Cameroni puts in work on two incredibly difficult boulders in Ticino, Switzerland. This edit from Mellow clearly displays his climbing prowess on super-small holds.
‘Sleepwalker (8C+/V16) First Ascent’ Is Climbing Video Done Right
Although just under seven minutes long, the simple story arc is compelling and keeps the viewer entranced by the subject — one tough-as-nails bouldering project.
Five Ten to Launch Bouldering-Specific ‘Aleon’ Shoe
The to-be-released Five Ten Aleon weds modern materials and Adidas testing with the old-school experience of Fred Nicole.
American Alex Puccio Wins Gold in Bouldering World Cup
Alex Puccio won her second World Cup gold in Vail, Colo., this weekend, completing the final problem in one go. Second- and third-place climbers Miho Nonaka and Akiyo Noguchi, respectively, didn’t finish the final problem.
Boulder In Your Bedroom? Megalith Boulderwall Says Yes
Boulder in your bedroom (or living room, or office) with a modular Megalith Boulderwall climbing-wall system meant to look good anywhere.
Corrugated Crash Pad Review: New Tech for Better Landing
After two months of testing, we found the Send Climbing 3×4 Pro Crash Pad safe and easy to carry.
New US Climbing Experience: MN Gym To Use ‘No Grip’ Holds
Double textures and zero grip holds are sure to throw climbers a new challenge. The Minneapolis Bouldering Project, opening next month, is among the first U.S. gyms to use these quirky holds.
This Bouldering Pad is Made to Carry
Organic Climbing and Mystery Ranch Backpacks collaborate to build a bouldering pad you can carry far into the wilds.
Climbing Video Series: The World’s Most Classic Boulders
First ascensionists and climbing legends take center stage as they give first-hand accounts of iconic boulder problems around the world.
New Study: Treat Anxiety, Depression with… Bouldering
Researchers found the mental, physical, and social aspects of bouldering make it a prime candidate to help treat depression.
No Ropes, Add Sauna: The Latest Trend In Climbing Gyms
A new Minneapolis climbing gym will have 20,000 feet of climbing space, a yoga studio, free weights. But it doesn’t have a single rope.
‘Brothers Of Climbing’ Group Spreads Message Of Inclusivity
‘Black people don’t climb’ is a phrase members of Brothers of Climbing hear all the time. They challenge that misconception with the reply ‘you can do this.’
Meet The Maker: Organic Climbing, Made In The USA
Organic Climbing’s American-made crash pads, chalk bags, and backpacks will last a very long time.
Love At First Send: Butora Acro Climbing Shoe Review
The Acro rock climbing shoes from Butora have become my new favorite shoe for hard boulder problems and short, steep sport climbing routes. Here’s why.
V17: The Hardest ‘Problem’ In Rock Climbing
Nalle Hukkataival on Sunday, October 23, sent his project 3 1/2 years in the making, titled Burden of Dreams. He suggests a V17 grade (9a), the world’s first.
Try ‘Augmented Reality’ Climbing Wall For Goofy Fun
Use your body for a pong paddle or climb ‘augmented routes’ with this bouldering wall coupled to a computer-controlled projector.
Meet The 19-Year-Old Blowing Up The Climbing World
What’s the secret of up-and-coming rock climber Nathaniel Coleman? The middle splits and the ‘power of the psych.’
Freakish Strength: This Climber’s Power Is Incredible
These nine gifs of German climber Jan Hojer show physical strength beyond anything we’ve seen yet.
Your Arms Will Ache Just Watching This ‘Power Climber’
Watch this 23-year-old throw huge dynamic moves and work a campus board like he’s Spider Man.
‘Sublime’ Promises To Be Your Last Crag Brush
The Sublime Climbing crag brush is tough, firm, and larger than your average toothbrush.
Five Ten Rogue VCS Women’s Climbing Shoes Review
A climber review’s the Five Ten Rogue VCS, a comfortable all around climbing shoe with leather last.
