Cover
Didier Berthod cruxing on Le Volie de Maya (5.14c), Switzerland. Photo by Simon Carter
and
Fred Nicole cruxing on Terremer (V15), Hueco Tanks, Texas. Photo by Jim Thornburg

High Intensity
Visions are expanded and realized as Hueco Tanks gets a batch of classic new highballs.
By Matt Wilder
Photos by Boone Speed

The Other Side
“Seriously, I swear it’s true.” One of today’s best young photographers shares his favorite photos and the hilarious tales behind them.
Story and photos by Keith Ladzinski

Banned
An eclectic cast of climbers tastes the culture and limestone of Cuba — just don’t tell Uncle Sam.
Story and photos by Beth Wald

Gallery
Oh, don't worry the issue is loaded with mount-watering photos

22 > Editorial
Ass deep in hogs

30 > Historic Covers
Sifting through hundreds of back issues, we selected the six most iconic, historic Climbing cover photos — ever.

78 > Opinion
A Shooter’s Dilemma
Is one picture worth a thousand visitors? A photographer ponders the impact — both positive and negative — his work has on climbing access.
By Bennett Barthelemy

82 > Photo Tech Tips
Synergy: using the Three Gs to improve your shooting
By Andrew Burr
On the Road Again: six ways to document your next road trip
By Michael Clark
Conjuring the Money Shot: photo-posing guidelines for
wanna-be rock stars
By Timy Fairfield