Tactics such as fixed lines left in place, pre-stashing gear, jugger support (a partner jumaring to belay), and rappel rehearsal against traffic flow are often not acknowledged in social posts and news reports.
The 8,000er has recently become mired in controversy, with photographic analysis revealing that few climbers claiming ascents have reached the actual summit.
Each January we post a farewell tribute to those members of our community lost in the year just past. Some of the people you may have heard of, some not. All are part of our community and contributed to climbing.
Slugg's Bluff has roughly two dozen existing routes and more on the way. Permanently protecting this area is a big win for Upper Peninsula climbers.
After going missing on Monday while descending from the summit, Nelson was found by a search and rescue team.
Hold on, I know what you’re thinking! Celibacy solves nothing. But here's where you're wrong.
The mountain offers a blend of ferocious weather, altitude, and remote location, enough to challenge any climber.
Two days after Nelson went missing on Manaslu, details about the ski mountaineer's accident are emerging
An ice climber, a trad climber, a boulderer, and a sport climbing visit a fortune teller and learn their fates.
The author's gargantuan sausage fingers, swole from decades of rock tugging, are the stuff of circus tents.
The duo battled storms, rockfall, altitude sickness, and freezing temperatures to make the third free ascent of the 2,100-foot 5.13a, all in a continuous, no-falls push.
Nelson, 49, reportedly fell into a crevasse just below the summit while descending the peak on skis. Elsewhere on the mountain, an avalanche killed one climber and injured a dozen more.
A recap and results from this weekend's Lead and Speed event in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Watching Siegrist climb, it’s pretty clear why he thinks most climbers do “too much training and not enough practice.”
Dealing with undisciplined climbers who curse and have fits at the crag is an uncomfortable situation most climbers will deal with at some point.
Kids may be lighter than adults, but that doesn't mean you can skimp on safety thinking that your rig is "strong enough."
"It took me a few attempts of climbing higher and higher above the last two pieces to eventually feel confident to commit to the final runout."
Follow these five simple, experience-driven not-training tips and in just six weeks you will be no better of a climber than you are today—and possibly worse.
Sheffield's legendary training facility changed the history (and future) of our sport.
But you don't have to give up. Each of us as climbers can take steps to help stop the global warming trend.
“We’re proud to support projects across the country that protect and conserve the land, ensure sustainable access, and build a community of climbing advocates.”
You see untold climbing photos nearly every day and most of them suck. The bad news is they're your pics. It doesn't have to be this way. Follow the advice from these five expert climbing photographers and start taking world-class pics you'll be proud to share.
The seven-pitch route weaves a labyrinthian line, connecting corners with flaring cracks, seams, and pockets.
After climbing every bolted route below 5.9 in Boulder Canyon, Kevin Corrigan learns an essential truth about rock climbing.
When the lactic acid builds, many climbers abandon these basic principles.
Falling is as integral to climbing as climbing itself, yet it creates fear that you must address correctly—and you must learn proper falling technique in order to fall safely.
Mountaineers now agree on the location of the 26,781-foot peak’s highest point. More than 400 are expected to try to reach the summit this fall.
At crags around the state, classic boulders have been modified to make them easier. Here’s the lowdown.
Climbing’s yesteryear has a couple great examples of big dudes who climbed harder than most of us ever will.
It’s easy to train but it’s also easy to over-train. No matter how much you climb, you just can’t seem to get better. Or you have a nagging injury. Or you can’t concentrate and flub beta. Or you’re just plain scared. If this is you, then you need to change what you’re doing.
"Alpine climbing seems like a great way to escape the crowds, but a little intimidating. What’s a good progression?"
Doing your first one arm might take years of preparation. And training for one-arms requires serious decision-making, since there are many roads to success, all of which are confusing.
Rock climbing is by nature tough on the fingers. But climbers themselves can do a lot to minimize their risk of injury.
It's easy to fantasize about climbing road trip, but hard work to make it happen. Here are some tips to make the prep a little easier.
Warrior's Way pioneer Arno Ilgner lays out the specifics for why we often fail on a climb, and how to push past the barriers.
Everyone has a Why. Our motivations are as varied as our backgrounds, and these passions are what powers adventures big and small.
The author has been climbing for 30 years. He's also only 5'6". And he has some tips for shorter climbers.
Is there a “limitless pill” that will make us smarter, brighter, more capable climbers?
Did anyone else feel their ankle snap just watching that? No? Just us? No matter—the climber, Maissa, is A-OK.
Raboutou and Woods repeat “Insomniac” (V16); Puccio does “We Can Build You” (V14) twice in a row; Ruana FA's his "hardest yet"
Car trouble, an injury, a border police incident, and a pile of human excrement.
Filip Babicz raced up the North Ridge of the Piz Badile in less time than it takes most of us to quaff a latte.
Are you training too much, too little, or missing the mark with your program? Coach has the beta for maximizing your approach to climbing fitness.
The company's founder has given the business away, placing ownership in a trust and vowing to spend an estimated $100 million a year to fight climate change
At just 4′ 11″, Beckett Hsin has been ticking boulders most grown climbers can only dream of.
Since 2007, Paradox Sports has run climbing trips, community nights, and training programs for veterans and adaptive athletes.
Originally graded 5.15a, it’s still considered one of the world’s hardest trad pitches.
Climbing partners can be poor substitutes for real friends, but they don't have to be.
These moves will help you safely progress until you’ve got the exercise down.
Progress or persecution? Yosemite's now permanent big wall permit program has met a mixed reaction in the climbing world. Here's what we know so far.
Each year, Big City Mountaineers changes thousands of kids’ lives by bringing them on their first outdoor adventures. You can make it happen for another.
The difference between rage quitting and quiet quitting
Despite the price, it’s a worthy investment for those who frequently tie into the sharp end.
Climbing your best isn't just a function of pull-up strength and finger power; it's about being flexible enough to apply that strength.
Enter to win new climbing shoes and power through your next project
Samuel Watson claimed the first men's World Cup gold in Speed for Team USA while Jesse Grupper (USA) went home with the gold in Lead. In a climactic showdown, Garnbret silvered in women's Lead, bested by Japan's Ai Mori.
Three incidents in three days kept Aspen Mountain Rescue busy on Colorado's most difficult big peak.
This tale defies imagination unless you've just read Joe Simpson's Touching The Void and are out of options.
Jim Erickson looks back on the past half century to chronicle how the gear we rely on has changed and improved over the years.
From the first women recorded in mountaineering in the late eighteenth century, to the first 5.15 female ascent by Margo Hayes in 2017.
This belayer had the best of intentions. At least the only victim was himself—and his lawn chair.
Gadd’s dramatic moment—and its aftermath—lies at the center of “Will Power,” episode 9 of the 10-part “The Edge of the Unknown with Jimmy Chin” series. It begins streaming on National Geographic / Disney+ on Tuesday September 13.
If you thought there aren't any liars in climbing, think again.
Swelling and pain are your body trying to heal itself the natural way
Proper belay technique can mean the difference between pulling gear or breaking ankles and just hitting the end of the rope.
These films capture climbing at its best.
Joy is the best fuel for performance. Dynamite Starfish wants to help you find it again when personal pressures and fears weigh you down.
Paul Gleason was a talent of his generation and would be well-known today, but his greater impact was elsewhere, in firefighting where he revolutionized and saved lives.
Seeking information on whether supplementing estrogen is good or bad for athletes, Gym Climber interviewed Keith Baar, Ph.D., a professor of Physiology and Behavior at UC Davis.
Terminally pumped? Follow these tips to achieve a restful stance on vertical rock, steep caves, corners, and more.
When Ken Murphy soloed up an overhanging route to help a climber in a dire situation, he said, climbing “never felt so easy.”
The Australian style of rappel might be fine if you are being shot at, but for climbing it's a very unnecessary risk.
Results and action from the Lead World Cup in Koper, Slovenia.
Watch Memphis Rox’s Jarmond Johnson and Alex Honnold explore how solar energy can help communities like Memphis keep the lights on.
Climbers should be wary of the risks associated with burning fuel in an enclosed space.
Cast by chance into the frenzy of a dramatic rescue, the author confronts his youthful fears head on.
Seb Bouin visits the little-known crag of Seranon and repeats a beautiful 5.14d first established by Enzo Oddo.
"Other than almost decking this is a phenomenal route."
On the big stage or in your own climbing world, most of us deal with nervousness at some point. Top climbers give their tips for managing and even using it.
You’re weaker now. So what? Here’s how to handle setbacks and get back to your old sending self.