American Qualifies for Olympic Climbing: Meet Brooke Raboutou
Brooke Raboutou earned a berth at the 2020 Summer Olympics with a strong performance in Japan.
America’s Best Via Ferratas: 6 Great Vertical Adventures in the USA
Via ferratas offer more convenient form of climbing for the entire family without sacrificing adventure. Here are six of our favorites in the U.S., great for cross-country road trips.
Polish Man Plans to Ski Everest Without Supplemental O2
Andrzej Bargiel plans to climb and descend Mount Everest this fall without removing his skis.
Edelrid Drastically Improves Climbing Rope’s Cut Resistance With Aramid
The Swift Protect Pro Dry 8.9 is the first dynamic single climbing rope with built-in cut resistance.
Boreal Dharma Review: All-Around Climbing Shoe With an Amazing Fit
A great fit and incredible heel round out a high-performance, all-around sport climbing shoe.
Take a Break With This Killer Timelapse of the French Alps
This beautiful timelapse of the Mont Blanc massif in the French Alps is stunning, calming, and the perfect mini-break for your work day.
Former Gurkha Soldier Summits 11th 8,000-Meter Peak This Year
Nirmal ‘Nims’ Purja has set an unprecedented record in the world of high-altitude mountaineering as he pursues the audacious goal of climbing all 8,000m peaks in one year.
Beal Birdie Review: A New Device for Assisted-Braking Belay
With the Birdie, Beal delivers a compact and aggressively priced assisted-braking belay device.
La Sportiva Trango Tech GTX Boot: 5 Features Alpinists and Hikers Get
To make the new Trango Tech GTX all-mountain boot perfectly versatile, La Sportiva leaned on active mountaineers for feedback on every aspect of fit and functionality. The result is a boot meant to bridge the gap between mountaineering and backpacking.
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La Sportiva Testarossa 2.0 Review: An Aggressive Shoe for Steep Climbing
The La Sportiva Testarossa was one of the first aggressive rock shoes. With the 2.0 version, it gets a complete makeover.
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.
Climbing Contributes $12 Billion to US Economy, First-Of-Its-Kind Report Finds
Economic impacts, gender parity, and a (lack of) racial diversity are just some of the standout findings in a new study by the American Alpine Club.
‘Above Alaska’: Insights & Stories From the Air With Bush Pilot Michael Gold
Filson’s ‘Above Alaska’ film highlights what this land means to the aviators who live and work here, and the reasons why so many make the move north. Bush Pilot Michael Gold joins this conversation by sharing with us his story about leaving California’s coast to fly in the Last Frontier.
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Woman Sends ‘Lightning Ascent’ of Mount Everest: San Fran to Summit in 2 Weeks
A new kind of Everest record now belongs to Roxanne Vogel, a GU sports nutritionist. She departed her coastal California home on May 10, summited the world’s highest peak on May 22, and returned to California on May 24.
Yvon Chouinard’s ‘Some Stories’ Book Review: A Call to Action
Yvon Chouinard’s latest book, ‘Some Stories,’ tells the tale of a lifelong generalist both in work and play. And it ends with a strong call to action for humankind.
Black Diamond Launches Z4 Camalot: What You Need to Know
Black Diamond crafted one of the most versatile pieces of trad climbing protection with its ingenious new Z4 Camalot.
How to Improve Stamina, Stay Focused on Backcountry Expeditions
Extended backcountry trips can quickly leave our body’s fuel tanks on empty, both mentally and physically. These practices are designed to keep energy sustained and motivation high during your next big expedition.
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Black Diamond Enters ‘Performance Footwear’ With Approach, Lifestyle Shoes
Four new shoes mark Black Diamond’s entry into everyday footwear for both technical and casual pursuits.
Longs Peak Triathlon: Watch Anton Krupicka and Stefan Griebel’s Epic FKT
They bike, run, and climb — then retrace their steps. If you haven’t seen endurance athletes Krupicka and Griebel set the fastest known time (FKT) for Longs Peak Triathlon, it’s worth watching.
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10 Essentials: Gear to Climb Colorado’s 14ers
Climbing 14,000-foot peaks, known as 14ers, is a popular activity for burgeoning climbers and serious mountaineers alike. Be ready when you head up with this must-have gear list.
Colorado’s Top 10 Must-Hike 14ers
These are the best 14,000-foot peaks in the Colorado Rocky Mountains.
Nepali Mountaineer Summits Six 8,000-Meter Peaks in 4 Weeks
Nirmal Purja is nearly halfway through completing all 8,000-meter peaks in one year. If successful, it would be amongst the greatest feats in mountaineering history and break the current record for climbing all 8,000-meter peaks by more than 6 years.
Everest Rule Change: Nepali Government Responds to Overcrowding, Deaths
Citing ‘the issue of inexperienced climbers,’ Nepali officials said there will be changes to climbing the world’s highest peak.
Nepali Sherpa Breaks Record for Most Everest Summits
Kami Rita Sherpa beat his own record with a second summit of the world’s highest peak in just one week.
‘Cliffhanger’ Movie Reboot Takes Shape With Female Lead, Director
The 1993 blockbuster climbing-thriller trades a muscled-up Sylvester Stallone for a to-be-named female lead and heads to Cannes to secure funding.
Screaming Deals: Outdoor Gear Savings of the Week
This week’s screaming deals highlight Black Diamond trekking poles, Danner Mountain 600 boots, a Cannondale bike, and more.
Patagonia Black Hole Duffel and More: Big Brands, Big Sales at Backcountry Now
A Patagonia duffel, Black Diamond cams, Mammut, Smith, and more: This sale is one you won’t want to miss.
Would You Sleep on an Inflatable Portaledge? ‘G7 POD’ Is World’s Lightest
By far the lightest ledge on the market, the G7 POD portaledge inflates to let you sleep on the side of mountains for a fraction of the weight.
Mount Kilimanjaro Could Get a Cable Car If Controversial Plans Materialize
Ride a cable car to the top of Africa’s highest mountain? A plan revealed by Tanzania’s deputy minister of tourism could make this a reality.
Patagonia Founder Yvon Chouinard Tells ‘Some Stories’ in New Book
Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard has led a fascinating life and tells wonderful stories about it in his latest book, ‘Some Stories: Lessons From the Edge of Business and Sport.’