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Photography Up High: 10 Tips for Shooting in Mountains
Washed-out photos with too much snow and sun are common whoops shots while high on peaks. Capture the alpine light just right (and the climbing action) with these tips.
Heroes In Action: Watch Complete Rock Climbing Helicopter Rescue
Want to know what goes into a mountain-side rescue? This POV video shows it all, from getting dropped off in a helicopter to rescuing the stranded, injured man.
Watch: Dani Arnold Free Solos Epic 1,000-Foot Ice Climb
Arnold on-sight climbs one of the hardest and most dangerous climbs in the Alps, entirely without a rope, in just over one hour.
The North Face to Build Public Climbing Wall in Denver
The North Face plans to build its first climbing wall in the Montbello neighborhood of Denver. The project aims to inspire outdoors recreation by youth and others in the community.
Most Impactful Climbers: 2018 American Alpine Club Awards
Margo Hayes, Alex Honnold, and Sally Jewell were among the recipients for the American Alpine Club’s annual climbing awards.
Polish Climbing Team Attempts First K2 Winter Ascent
This January, a veteran Polish team will try and make history by scaling one of the world’s most dangerous mountains during the worst season of the year.
Canyoneers Share Claustrophobic New Year’s Tradition
Full body squeezes, water up to your neck, no turning back: this is canyoneering. The film, “One-Trick Pony” tells the story of the community that descends the icy slot canyons year after year.
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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.
One Shoe To Hike and Climb: Five Ten Guide Tennie Review
The new Guide Tennie takes a step back to its more sensitive, stable, and robust past. The climbing approach shoe inspired confidence on the rock and hauled heavy packs comfortably during our review.
10 Essentials: Winter Ice, Alpine Climbing Gear
Gear up and get ready to scale mountains, climb icy walls, and turn frigid summits into your personal play-land with the best winter climbing gear.
First US Climbing Medal? 18-Year-Old Eyes 2020 Olympics
Meet Kai Lightner, one of America’s first—and most promising—Olympic climbing hopefuls.
Illustrated: Alex Honnold Explains El Cap Free Solo
What was going through his mind free soloing El Cap? Alex Honnold discusses risk, goals, and tiny mouse people in this animated short from The North Face.
Watch: First Female Ascent of 5.14 R Trad Route
Heather Weidner climbed China Doll, a 5.14- R trad route in Dream Canyon, Colorado, on trad gear. This film documents her progress, with passion and determination exposed in full.
Pitch on a Ledge: MSR Advance Pro 4-Season Tent Review
The MSR Advance Pro 2 is lightweight, has a small footprint, bomber construction, and a single climber can pitch it standing in one spot. We review this highly desirable tent for the hardcore alpinist or mountaineer.
Watch Kilian Jornet Scale Exposed Ridge Like A Mountain Goat
If you don’t like heights, just look away.
Recall: Made-in-USA Carabiner Can ‘Break While In Use’
Climbers who own Omega Pacific carabiners should check them immediately.
Watch: Daring, Ground-Up Ascents from Japanese Bouldering Phenom
“I could fall right into the ocean.” Toru Nakajima climbs tall boulders from the ground up without cleaning the holds, rehearsing the moves on a rope, and frequently without pads.
Watch Gord McArthur Send ‘World’s Hardest Mixed Route’
At D16, Storm Giant is the hardest mixed route in the world.
Organizational Bliss: Mountain Hardwear ‘MultiPitch’ Climbing Pack
Climbing is a gear intensive sport. The Mountain Hardwear Station 40 has built-in panels, clip points, and daisy chains to keep it all organized at the crag.
Thrifty Climbing: Black Diamond Solution Harness Delivers on the Rock
Slender, lightweight, and super inexpensive: Black Diamond’s Solution harness offers a whole lot of bang for not a lot of buck.
All Hail The Rock God! Photoshop Spawns Climbing Hilarity
Photographer Ted Schiele took the climbers out of rocks with some photoshop magic. The result is hilarious.
Rediscovering Iraq: Veterans Return for ‘Adventure Not War’
‘Climbing and skiing kept me out of the grave.’ Watch as three veterans rediscover Iraq through outdoor adventure.
People Are Stumped By a Mysterious Wood Penis Erected in the Alps
Someone actually built a lifelike wooden phallus atop the Austrian Alps. And nobody knows who.
First Look: Arc’teryx Konseal FL Approach Shoe Review
The Arc’teryx Konseal FL is a light, nimble approach shoe with moderate cushioning for quick travel in steep terrain. We put this model, coming to market Feb. 2018, to the test for this review.
Climbing Community Remembers Mountaineering Legend Fred Beckey
Fred Beckey, a prolific North American climber, author, and mountaineer, passed away Monday at 94. He left behind hundreds of first ascents and legions of admirers among the rock climbing community.
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.
Belaying Since Birth: You Want To Climb With This Guy
An ultra-strong neck, perfect catches, and the ability to shout beta in 10 different languages: In the short film spoof from Petzl, rock climbing pros reflect on what constitutes the world’s best belayer.
The World’s Favorite Climbing Areas In One Map
From Red River Gorge in Kentucky to Fontainebleau in France and everything in between, Awesome Maps depicts famous climbing areas across the world in poster form.
Bar Raised: Woman Climbs First 5.15b
Angy Eiter sent ‘La Planta De Shiva,’ rated 5.15b/9b in Spain this past weekend. It’s a full grade harder than what was previously accomplished among female climbers.
Gobright, Reynolds Crush ‘The Nose’ Speed Record Up El Capitan
The new record of 2 hours, 19 minutes, and 44 seconds knocks four minutes off a record set by Alex Honnold and Hans Florine in 2011.
