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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.

First ascents by Sean 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.

Early next year, Alex Honnold will free solo Taiwan’s tallest building. Alain Robert, the “French Spiderman,” climbed it 20 years ago—and has some advice.

Climbers in Buenos Aires are fighting to save the 43-year-old Palestra Nacional, an iconic urban wall made from real stone.

After months of abuse on granite, sandstone, and ice, these climbing ropes proved their worth pitch after pitch.

Editor picks on sale October 7-8

Spend a few minutes evaluating your rappelling practices with these tips and stories.

Jackson Marvell, Brittany Goris, Hayden Jamieson, and Suzanna Lourie share advice on balancing climbing goals with making a living.

We tested 27 pairs on boulder problems, sport climbs, and trad routes. These were the top performers.

We interviewed the host of 'Dirtbag Climber,' a new podcast that explores the bewildering life and death of a climber who went by Jesse James in his final years.

The clash between guidebook authors and climbing apps raises a bigger question: what do we lose—and what do we gain—when beloved print traditions go digital?

The 23-year-old Alaskan achieved impressive solos of historic routes—with glitter on his cheeks.

After climbing the 8,163-meter Manaslu, Carlos Soria shares his advice on training, seeking summits, and accepting change.

Plus, the forthcoming film that will explore the mindset behind the Slovenian climber’s dominance

These are the risks of clipping draws with carabiner gates facing the wrong way.

Wood hangboards are the best: versatile, smooth, and they force you to use pure finger strength—which, after all, is the point. 

A routesetter reveals what your preferred hold might just say about your climbing style, desires, and fears.

We spoke with Haley about his history with Aguja Standhardt, the ethics of hiring a porter, and why he doesn’t value “boldness” in climbing.

A quick detour into the etymology of the term—and how climbing language is still evolving

The fine art of sending your dream routes without really trying.

From the state with the most fatalities, to the most common injury, preview some fast stats from the 2025 ‘Accidents in North American Climbing’

A trad climber on Mont Blanc attempts to bump a blue Totem and falls with the piece in his hand. Here's how to avoid that.

A new open letter from Sébastien Berthe, Sean Villanueva O'Driscoll, Katherine Choong, and more signees aims to keep fossil fuel-based sponsorships out of the sport.

Tommy Caldwell, Natalia Grossman, and a sports psychologist share how you can keep your mental health intact during a frustrating recovery.

Climbing poorly won’t ruin your reputation. Pooping like an amateur absolutely will.

Our reviewer says ‘Peak’ might be the first "iconic" video game for climbers. Here's why.

Both parties were on the non-technical Clear Creek route. We spoke with the local sheriff’s office and Shasta’s lead climbing ranger to find out what happened, and why.

After a disastrous fall at the Red River Gorge, I investigated the root cause of several seemingly unexpected accidents in our sport.

'Zone Local' has the beta on the best hidden boulders of Fort Tryon, proving that Manhattan's climbing history goes beyond Central Park.

Poles may save your knees, but at what expense?

Traveling to another country? Want to avoid sandbagging yourself? Hint: 5.8 and 8a are very different…

At 5.14d, her new route, ‘Mad Lib,’ is the hardest grade established by a woman in North America since Beth Rodden’s ‘Meltdown.’

Proven strategies for preventing and removing odors from your shoes

The 11 best climbing pants for sport, bouldering, trad, the gym, and more—plus our pant pick for all-around climbing.

Our favorite pants and leggings for sport, bouldering, trad, the gym, and all-around climbing.

The climbing community has made positive strides against eating disorders and body shaming. But for some climbers, any discussion of weight now feels taboo. One doctor explores this tension.

An op-ed on how despite a narrowing “gender gap," everyday female climber experiences remain unchanged

How the 41-year-old American made the first winter solo of Patagonia’s famed Cerro Torre.

Even in summer, the 1,250-meter 5.11b is serious: endless crack systems, polished dihedrals, and off-widths on flawless granite. In winter, it's a completely different beast.

Boulder, eat, wander, repeat: The French Olympian shares her routine for living between the Magic Forest and the capital city. 

Featherbagged—aka “soft”—cragging and bouldering areas for your climbing pleasure

Our case for low-stakes sending

A helicopter crash, brutal storms, and multiple dead climbers. For the world’s northernmost 7,000er, tragedy remains a familiar face.

In a new biography on the French free soloist, Alex Honnold and Alexander Huber salute his pre-skyscraper record on rock. But how does Robert’s limestone heyday reconcile with his “crazy guy” reputation?

The Trump administration is looking to roll back a 2001 protection for 44.7 million acres of forests. Here's what climbers need to know.

We’ve field-tested everything from beginner’s kicks to high-end weapons. Of the 48 models Sportiva makes, these are our favorites.

The history of the route up Luzzone Dam, plus your mini guide to climbing it.

Year-round climbing may keep you sharp, but foregoing an "off season" comes at a price.

Everything you need to know about pesky pulley injuries

Taylor Martin is proving that Yosemite is far from climbed out with her new, 1600-foot first ascent, ‘Hummingbird’ (5.9+ A4).

Why most of us shouldn't try to train like Janja Garnbret—or your favorite YouTuber.

'Turn to Stone' shares one woman’s candid and hilarious confessions on dirtbagging, love, and the climbing lifestyle.

Up to 100 climbing areas in the U.S. are closed each year for raptor nesting. Here's why climbers should leave the baby birds alone—and what happens if we don't.

Thirty feet beyond your bolt? Above a cheese-grater slab? No thanks.

Don’t waste your time—or your life—on a partner who is reckless, irresponsible, or simply uncool to climb with.

Yannick Flohé and Jules Marchaland just flashed V15, becoming—by most accounts—the first and second climbers to flash the grade, but the history of attempts is far from straightforward.

Behind every strong climber is someone who loves the sport

A 71-year-old reveals how she fell in love with climbing at age 64 and found a mentor in Bob Gaines. She also shares her tips for anyone getting into climbing later in life.

Projecting climbing routes isn’t widely taught, so how do you learn this complicated art? Here's our beginner's guide.

An exclusive interview with the debut author of 'Pay No Mind'

Safety, security, and storage solutions we’d recommend

Anxiety about falling is normal, no matter how long you’ve been climbing. Here’s how to deal with it.

Lincoln Knowles says he is “free soloing a harder route every day” until he falls. Why are we watching?

At the North American Cup finals yesterday, the local Olympian won in Women’s Lead. Find out how Michaela Kiersch, Kai Lightner, and Nathaniel Coleman stacked up—and who took men’s gold.

From Colorado to the Czech Republic, here are the climbing areas across the globe with the most sandbagged grades and, in some cases, R-rated vibes.

Our favorite shoes on sale during Labor Day Weekend, plus our top picks from Black Diamond's Sendtember Sale.

Climbing gyms make fantastic training and learning environments, but they differ greatly from real rock outdoors.

Friends and climbing companions shared their memories of “Iron Uncle Kolya,” Nikolay Totmyanin, who died August 11.

Behold: Astrology for climbers

When Fallon Rowe bailed off Patagonia's Fitz Roy in 2017 with an abusive partner, she realized that surviving the aftermath of a failed mission can be more dangerous than the climbing itself.

The Ninth Circuit Court granted a temporary injunction just before the planned transfer of Oak Flat to a copper mining company, in a small but meaningful delay in a long legal battle.

Critical tips you probably won’t see in your gym’s FAQs section

The iconic alpine climbing area remains closed until further notice.