TOMS Teams Up With So iLL to Launch Climbing Gear for a Cause
The brands unveil a host of new gear on Indiegogo, with proceeds funding indoor climbing opportunities for disadvantaged youth.
Trailer: Alex Honnold’s El Cap Free Solo Filmed by Jimmy Chin
National Geographic released a three-minute trailer of Alex Honnold’s free solo of El Cap’s Freerider Route. And it looks absolutely epic.
Free Gear Fridays: Cypher Climbing Kit From Liberty Mountain
This week, one lucky winner will receive a Cypher Climbing kit from Liberty Mountain! Enter for a chance to score this extensive hardware package.
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Watch: David Lama and Conrad Anker Attempt Unclimbed Nepali Peak
Conrad Anker and David Lama set out to climb Lunag Ri in 2016. During the pair’s second attempt, Anker survived a heart attack.
Scandal on Everest: Fake Permits Issued to Climbers
Nepali officials have uncovered an apparent scam. The con artists faked government documents, sent unapproved climbers up Everest, and pocketed thousands in permit fees.
Teton Tested: Salewa Raven 2 GTX Review
Salewa offers a solid climber at a reasonable price point with its Raven 2 GTX. Out of the box and onto the mountain, we brought the Ravens out for a spin up (and down) the Grand Teton.
Hilaree Nelson Replaces Conrad Anker as TNF Team Captain
Known for impressive ski mountaineering in the Himalayas, Hilaree Nelson will take the role from Conrad Anker, who held the position for 26 years.
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Gear Overhaul: Mountain Hardwear Doubles Down on Climbing for 2019
Mountain Hardwear hits the reset button for 2019, harking back to its alpine roots. Nothing on its equipment line goes untouched for the reboot. We joined the brand on the Grand Teton to get the story first.
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.
Watch: Chinese Professor Climbs China’s Biggest Ice After Hours
He Chuan is a university professor by day. But when winter comes, he relentlessly searches for China’s most beautiful, daunting ice climbs. Here, he tackles the 140-meter WI6 route ‘Merry Christmas.’
Rock Oddity: Climbing Portland’s Inner-City Butte
The inner-city rock climbing crag Rocky Butte is helping keep Portland weird. The extinct volcanic cinder cone scales right up for rock climbing near downtown.
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Camalot 2019: BD Updates a Classic With ‘Trigger Keeper’ Tech
The classic Black Diamond Camalot sees major upgrades for 2019 with a significant weight reduction and new lobe-retraction technology.
Sensitive and Steep: Scarpa Furia S First Look
Scarpa adds a sensitive, soft, aggressive shoe to its high-performance lineup. We tested the Furia S both outdoors and in for this first look review.
First Look: Hang From Belays All Day in Petzl’s Luna Harness
The Petzl Luna Harness is contoured to a woman’s physique and padded in all the right places. We review the Petzl Luna Harness to see how it fares on multipitch climbs and long alpine routes.
‘City Stone: PDX’ Video Highlights Portland’s Urban Climbing Scene
This episode in our ‘Great Urban Outdoors’ video series focuses on Portland’s Rocky Butte. The urban crag provides an unlikely venue to practice the art of ascending vertical stone, all within sight of downtown.
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Trad Shoe Evolution: Scarpa Maestro Mid First Look
Twist into cracks, smear with precision: The Maestro Mid Eco makes bold claims as a supportive and soft climbing shoe for long routes. We reviewed the latest release from the brand to see how it holds up on the rock.
Ice Climbing Goes Urban: Denver to Host 2019 World Cup Finals
Next year’s UIAA World Cup Ice Climbing competition finale will take place in the shadow of skyscrapers.
La Sportiva No-Edge Technology: Everything Climbers Need to Know
In a sport full of edges and ledges, La Sportiva is helping climbers bring out their best performance with the exact opposite. No-Edge climbing shoe technology brings the foot closer to the rock.
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First Bolt Problems: ‘Beta Stick Evo’ Is Your Answer
Clip bolts with ease in the rigid Trango Beta Stick Evo Compact. Read our review of the stick clip and find out how it compares to other remote clipping options.
Watch: How Honnold Trained Before El Cap Speed Record
Tackling The Nose in under two hours required extreme focus, coordination, and a whole lot of finger training.
Fueling a Record: How Honnold Prepped for ‘The Nose’
After a recent speed record up an iconic Yosemite wall, climber Alex Honnold tells us about the nutrition, techniques, and training that made it possible.
Inside-Out Climbing Pack: Mammut Neon Smart Review
Organize gear exactly how you want: The Mammut Neon Smart’s clever design literally opens up more options than traditional backpacks. We tested the sport climbing pack over four months to find out how it performs.
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.
Caldwell, Honnold Break 2-Hour Speed Record on ‘The Nose’
For the third time in eight, Tommy Caldwell and Alex Honnold set the speed record on The Nose of El Cap.
Caldwell, Honnold Set Second El Cap Speed Record in Week
Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell were at it again today. This time, they set the speed record up The Nose of El Capitan for the second time in less than a week.
Honnold, Caldwell Set Speed Record Up ‘The Nose’ of El Capitan
The Nose of El Capitan is one of the most iconic big-wall rock climbs in the world. Today it has a new speed record thanks to Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell.
First Look: Wild Country Revo Revamps Assisted Belay
Fall fast, and the Wild Country Revo kicks in, catching you. Read on for our take on the nuanced assisted-locking belay device, which differs considerably from the GriGri and tube-style belay devices used in climbing.
Climbing Season Closed: A Look Back at Record Year on Everest
2018 will go down as one of the most successful climbing years ever on Mt. Everest.
Climbers Lobby Washington: Sasha DiGiulian Tells Us What’s Next
Last week Sasha DiGiulian was one of 60 climbers who gathered in Washington D.C. to appeal to lawmakers on several issues that representatives for the growing sport care about most.
This Is What Summiting Everest Looks Like
Step for step, the final push to the top of the world’s tallest peak looks arduous. Thankfully, Elia Saikaly brought a nice camera to the top!
Get Vertical: 4 Essentials to Start Climbing
You don’t need much to start climbing. In fact, you only need four items. Check out these beginner picks for climbing shoes, harnesses, chalk bags, and helmets.
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