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Wallette passed away in a climbing accident on August 18, 2025

First ascents aside, Pete’s biggest accomplishment was being a great friend and climbing mentor

How Balin fell in love with climbing, and the organization we’re creating to be part of his legacy

Jeff Foott passed away from leukemia on December 3, 2025

Ron Olevsky was a cantankerous soul with an eye for classic lines

Palmowska passed away after a fall in Slovakia's High Tatras

Bob Robertson is remembered as "a climber through and through"

A former climbing partner recalls James Pinter-Lucke's "quiet strength impeccable mountain judgement"

The director of the Salt Lake Climbers Alliance remembers Franziska Garrett

The 19-year-old fell in love with climbing immediately and shared her passion with the world

Google recently unveiled its Preferred Sources tool, meaning you now get to choose which news outlets you see first in search results.

“Get a Grip!” is a puzzle made by a climber, for climbers

2025 saw gnarly falls, scary runouts, and some wild air time. Check out what our readers chose as the best Weekend Whipper of the year.

The results may surprise you.

Plus, the biggest trends of last year—including a few we hope will disappear.

Surprisingly, a different kind of fear was exactly what I needed.

Through extensive testing on three continents, these are the 9 best pairs for ice climbing, mixed climbing, crack climbing, belaying, and rappelling.

Think you have what it takes to be the next Ultimate Mountain Athlete? Here's how to apply for a chance to compete for $20,000.

This Chris Schulte problem sits on a riverside boulder below and right of Eagle Rock, 6.2 miles up on the south side of Boulder Canyon.

After climbing one of the world's hardest slab lines, Ondra makes the case for the style’s comeback.

If you’re an aspiring trad leader, this document will provide you with more bad advice than you can shake a rack of hexes at.

Whether you’re new-routing in the alpine or cleaning a sport route, you can rely on these personal anchor systems for security and efficiency on the wall.

Last month, the world had 14 peaks above 8,000 meters. Now—apparently—it has 20.

What to eat? And more importantly: What not to eat?

From exhibits in exposure to striking portraits, these were the photos that blew us away this year.

You may not have heard of this word, but you've certainly experienced it.

On December 18, the Catalonian Department of Culture established a new protection zone around rock art at Oliana's main cliff. But locals weren't involved—and climbers say nobody's enforcing it.

The writer and stonemaster John Long dives into the lore (and his own experiences) on his favorite 5.10: The East Buttress of El Cap

None of the gear here commits to the status quo—and that’s a good thing.

From bomb squads to flying bags of excrement, these are the greatest untold El Cap poop stories from the Yosemite archives.

An op-ed that examines why our sport often enables us to avoid doing the truly hard things—and why that’s a problem

A local climber recalls the heyday and historic battle for the legendary bouldering field in his backyard.

From a totally new grade to bold solos, these are the greatest historic moments of the year.

The extraordinary career of Puerto Rico's biggest route developer began with a vampire hunt in 1975.

The go-to custom van builder of the pros invents fantasy features that overhaul the dirtbag lifestyle.

As an infant, Baptiste Rouch was adopted from the streets of Ho Chi Minh City. Decades later, he returns as a philanthropist, determined to share his love for climbing.

After years of fighting with ill-fitting ice climbing boots, I finally found the pair I’m genuinely excited to put on at 3 a.m. in a freezing parking lot.

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.