News

  • 12/12/12 - As fall brought in colder weather, J.P. "Peewee" Ouellet recently made an impressive circuit through southeastern Utah, developing some new and hard crack lines. Read More

  • 12/12/12 - For the safety of all of their customers Wild Country are issuing an immediate voluntary recall of certain batches of the Wild Country Helium carabiner delivered after July 15th 2012 and Helium quickdraws made from these carabiner. Read More

  • 12/6/12 - The 2012 La Sportiva Legends Only bouldering competition took place last weekend at the Klättercentret climbing gym in Stockholm, Sweden, showcasing five of the world's top male competition climbers, with Sean McColl taking home the gold. Read More

  • 12/3/12 - Northern Spain was the spot for crushing last week: Norwegian climber Hannah Midtbø, younger sister of Magnus, completed La Novena Puerta, her first 5.14c, in Santa Linya, and Japanese Lead Word Cup winner Sachi Amma finished La Rambla (5.15a), in Siurana. Read More

  • 12/3/12 - Finnish climber Nalle Hukkataival has had a very busy year of climbing and traveling; his latest accomplishment includes repeating Dave Graham's From Dirt Grows the Flowers (V15) in Chironico, Switzerland. Read More

  • ROCK CLIMBING

    Belay to Save the Day

    In support of the Wounded Warriors Project, the Boston Rock Gym, located in Woburn, MA, invites climbing enthusiasts and novices alike for five climbs with TRUBLUE’s auto belays for just $5. From 6:00PM to 10:00PM on Friday, November 30th, 2012, climbers will enjoy the use of TRUBLUE’s state-of-the-art equipment and 100% of the proceeds will benefit the Wounded Warriors, a not-for-profit that aids and supports wounded service members. Read More

Blog

  • Can Climbing Help Residents of Brazil's Slums?

    BEYONDGear is a new organization, started by American climber Asa Firestone, that aims to raise money to support a climbing school and build a climbing wall in the slums of Rio de Janeiro. Read More

  • 2012 International Climbers Meet Recap

    Imagine being in a stunningly beautiful and ultra-classic climbing area at the most perfect time of year, camping in a secluded campground, climbing four-star routes with 50 of the most rad people you’ll ever meet from across the globe, chilling by a fire every night with a cold PBR in hand, and three ridiculously delicious meals a day served piping hot right in front of you. Read More

  • Inspiring video: John Gill Training At Age 75

    Want to be inspired? Check out this video of John Gill working out in September 2012 at age 75, despite severe shoulder arthritis. Read More