The legal ruling marks the end of a lengthy saga for Barrett’s victims, who say the decision has allowed them to feel a sense of safety and freedom for the first time in years
What do you need to know before you buy your first pair of climbing shoes? This article tell you everything you need to know about the different shapes and functions of climbing shoes, and makes some recommendations for a first-time pair.
A 36-year-old Austrian climber could be jailed for up to three years after allegedly leaving his girlfriend to die on the nation's highest peak.
Just six months after linking the first female Yosemite Triple Crown with Kate Kelleghan, Laura Pineau returns to free climbing on Yosemite’s steepest wall.
Why courage in climbing is subjective, gendered, and misunderstood—and why we might be asking the wrong questions.
Miller established himself as a world-class alpinist with his solo of the 'Slovak Direct' this spring, before his untimely death in Yosemite.
Our gear-testing team has spent all summer sweating it out with the latest and greatest so you don’t have to.
Banned members, disputes over routesetting, youth coaching controversies—conflict reaches a fever pitch at a nonprofit gym.
After nearly 12 months of exploding gear, collapsing ice, and self-unclipping draws, it's time to decide the one Whipper to rule them all.
On November 26, DiGiulian achieved the first female ascent of ‘The Direct Line’ (5.13d; 3,000ft), also known as ‘Platinum Wall,’ after a remarkable, 23-day push.
Death Cab for Cutie, My Morning Jacket, Cage The Elephant, and other musical acts to take the main stage in Denver May 29-31, 2026
How everyday artists can protect themselves from copyright violations and sue for stolen work
We interview Tim Emmett, 51, who finally ticked ‘Era Vella’ (5.14d) on November 16, about emotional breakdowns and putting it all on the line.
Friends and family mourn the loss of Kellam Conover and Thomas Vialletet, who fell last week on New Zealand's highest (and deadliest) mountain.
Game-changing organizations and more ideas for showing up on this day of giving
International visitors will have to pay extra to visit several of the U.S.’s most popular national parks, including Yosemite.
After her historic send earlier this month, we investigate how a former self-professed “5.11 climber” became one of the best offwidth wranglers in the world.
Hooking? Smearing? Edging? Smedging?! Shoes for any type of terrain are on sale this week.
You might think a start-to-finish voiceover is the only way. These two passion projects will convince you otherwise.
Some of the best gear of the year is on sale. Spend less time scrolling and more time sending (or trying to, anyway) with our top picks.
An outfitter says Global Rescue is at fault for a recent death on a Himalayan peak. We asked experts to weigh in on the murky, high stakes world of alpine evacuation.
The international team of women found difficulties up to WI4 and M4 on the 900-meter route.
On November 9, Eden successfully climbed ‘Century Crack’ (5.14b), the most difficult natural offwidth on the planet.
Italian climber Elias Iagnemma says he would have worked ‘Exodia’ until his “body gave out.”
After a near-fatal accident in Colorado earlier this month, we asked rope experts what could have been done differently.
Our favorite stocking stuffers and big-ticket items for the diehard boulderer, alpinist, and comp kid—and everyone in between.
Gear tested by an editor’s kids, plus more gift ideas for little crushers this season
The Oregon resident planned the attack two years ago at the area’s Craggin’ Classic event.
One climber searches for marital bliss on the crumbling walls of Arches National Park.
A generous landing zone and a slim carry profile make this Metolius crashpad a win-win.
How one woman's attempts to climb in Syria changed during and after the Assad regime
A broken hold sends one climber flying down the sheer face of El Toro in Mexico.
The Red's newest climbing area is home to nearly 50 routes, from 5.8 to 5.15. We interview developer Jonathan Hӧrst and pro climbers projecting the area.
Unusual rifugios, Airbnbs, birdboxes, and more lodging to add to your travel tick list
On Sunday night, eight climbers rigged the banner that originally displayed on El Cap at a roadside crag in Golden, Colorado to bring attention to ongoing suffering in Gaza.
Before you leave your ATC behind in the dark depths of your gear closet, read this.
Cheap gear doesn’t always mean good gear. These picks are both.
The 69-year-old was climbing in Eldorado Canyon on Sunday when the accident occurred.
Irish alpinist George Ponsonby shares the inside scoop on his and James Price’s new 3,000-meter route in remote Pakistan that they climbed in October.
How two mentors in Helena, Montana are transforming their community of gym climbers into outdoor crushers
What to look for, what's up with glue-ins, and exactly what to do if you find sketchy bolts or fixed anchors
We interviewed Samuel Richard a few days after he sent 'Soudain Seul,' the hardest boulder in France’s Fontainebleau—and investigated the grade.
On November 1, the 20-year-old sent the 3,000-foot ‘Nose’ in a day—and added it to his rapidly growing list of granite test pieces.
An East Coast climber reveals how he progressed from a snowboarder who hated the cold, to a WI5 ice climber and guide in short order.
Give Honnold a break! Next time you want to talk about climbing, pull from our curated Rolodex of charismatic climbers.
Loving someone who climbs means learning to manage my own fear, trusting their judgment, and cheering them on.
He lived for an entire Yosemite season on 15 borrowed dollars and showed Ron Kauk “the simple climbing life was possible.” Bard was also one of America’s best-ever climbers.
First ascensionist Adam Ondra and others share their thoughts on whether the Slovenian climber has made the first female 5.14d/9a flash or not.
Break up with the autobelay and unlock new climbing potential with these proven (and unusual) partner-finding ideas
Brent Barghahn has always lived at the intersection of mechanical curiosity and physical pursuit. Now, he's pairing 5.14 fitness with innovative design.
The 22-year-old becomes the third person to free ‘The Nose’ (5.14a; 3,000 ft) in a day—only three days after making the first free ascent of ‘Triple Direct’ (5.14a; 3,000ft).
I spent a day climbing with Pete Takeda. Here's what I discovered about the personal accidents in his past and the challenges of editing 'Accidents in North American Climbing.'
New routes—and new mountains—were awarded based on their commitment, technical difficulty, exploratory nature, and creativity.
No topo, no guidebook, no fixed lines—just a drill, a handful of bolts, and a steep wall of knobby rock. My team and I learned the hard way what it takes to establish a big wall route on lead.
Over 430 bouldering problems and 100 single-pitch routes in the Moe's Valley area could become a housing development.
Oliver Tippett makes the first ascent of ‘Cardiac Arrest’ (VI 5.8 A3) up El Capitan in Yosemite.
Anna Hazelnutt recounts digging deep to send 'Air Madagascar' (5.13d; 400m) with Matilda Söderlund.
Remembering Dale Bard, one of America’s most accomplished all-around climbers who passed away this month
In this spooky edition of Weekend Whipper, we analyze 11 times trad gear ripped out and offer pro tips for ensuring your cams stay put.
If you observe any of these symptoms in your friends or in yourself, don’t delay.
22-year-old Pietro Vidi just had a jaw-dropping performance on the UK's notorious gritstone. Here's why we're so impressed.
A good duffel ensures your kit stays dry, organized, and unmaimed by sloppy handling.
The best personal tether or anchor system depends on the situation. Here’s how to choose your system wisely.
One doesn’t climb 5.14 trad, double-digit boulders, wildly steep mixed routes, and some of the most badass alpine lines on the planet without thinking very carefully about how you approach each day of climbing.
Climber Valerie Karr set out to study the human factors behind climbing accidents. What she found instead was how our personalities shape every decision we make on the wall.
A terrifying tale for your next campfire, involving a desert first ascent that almost ended very badly
How a one-week trip to the Adirondacks awakened a part of me that I thought had died
After responding to more than 150 mountain rescues, Vernon Nelson shares the hard-earned lessons—and the mistakes climbers keep repeating.
Benjamin Védrines says his first ascent of Jannu East (24,501ft) with Nicolas Jean is more meaningful than any in his career.
A guide shares tips and expert geological insights on how climbers can mitigate the deadly hazard of rockfall.
A Utah climber rips three pieces from the top of a brand-new finger crack.
A climber and 12-year technical rescue expert shares surprising insights into why his state has so many climbing accidents and fatalities.
Gear guides, how-to articles, and relatable stories for the beginner climber.
First ascents by Seán Villanueva-O’Driscoll and Baptiste Obino dominate the Piolets d’Or longlist of “significant climbs” in 2024.
Everything climbers should know about flying with climbing gear
Hill shares where she's been climbing lately, how she stays strong, and what she looks for in a partner.
The new biography Dirtbag Billionaire explores Yvon Chouinard's philanthropy, as well as his life as a Yosemite climber and alpinist.
Los escaladores de Buenos Aires luchan por salvar la Palestra Nacional, un icónico muro urbano de 43 años de antigüedad construido con piedra real.
Ben Sotero and Chris Deuto declare ‘A Resistência’ a “king line” in a sea of untapped El Cap-sized monoliths.
"My life is on the line—I don't really care who's watching. I care about doing what I'm doing and doing it well," Honnold says of his upcoming ascent.