Adrian Ballinger Will Never Go Back to K2: Here’s Why
‘Not a chance. It’s just too dangerous … I just can’t take that risk,’ said Adrian Ballinger on climbing K2 a second time.
Female-Run Climbing Brand Hits Market
We all know the plight of climbing in uncomfortable clothes. And this is where HoldBreaker got its start.
Tyrhee Moore Puts Climbing on the ‘Soul Trak’
Tyrhee Moore is working to diversify our world’s outdoor spaces through shared outdoor experience.
Alert: Decathlon Recalls Locking Carabiners
A small number of Decathlon’s Rocky Screwgate carabiners could unlock, leading to dangerous situations.
Nepal Will No Longer Allow Plastic on Everest
Nepal recently wrapped up its 45-day Everest Cleaning Campaign. But trash removal on the world’s highest mountain is going to take a lot more effort.
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: ’10 Things Alex Honnold Can’t Live Without’
From climbing shoes to noise-canceling headphones, these are climber Alex Honnold’s essentials.
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.
Screaming Deals: Outdoor Gear Savings of the Week
This week’s screaming deals highlight the the Merrell Trail Glove 4, Patagonia Woolyester Fleece, Rylo Action Camera, and more.
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.
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.