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From July 11–16, Bru Brusom and Marc Toralles established “Ànima de corall” (5.12a A3 AI 5 M6; 3,600 feet) up the infamous “Touching the Void” mountain.

We are all our own worst enemies. Here’s how to get off your own toes and send.

In 2020, Chris Sharma established a Trick or Tree, a 5.14a deepwater solo in Spain’s Mont-Rebei Gorge. These climbers took standup paddleboards down the river looking for more climbing potential. Instead they found themselves mired in drought. 

The author held Johnny Dawes, one of Britain's most influential and accomplished climbers, in the highest regard. Now, if he could just repeat one of his climbs ...

If you observe any of these symptoms in your friends or in yourself, don’t delay. Consult your crag doctor as soon as possible. Together, we can beat common climbing diseases.

It's safe to safe that most 5.15 climbers are full-time and sponsored, but this Landerite pounds nails by day, and rock by night.

“If you knew nothing about the crag, you’d look at the line from the ground and be like ‘Wow. No. That’s totally crazy. I will never be able to do that.’ But when I knew the crag and the style and the kneebars and how to take down the rope, I was like ‘Yeah, it’s possible.’ ”

Learning how to try hard is hard. And it’s so easy to be stupid.

Two best friends battled every difficulty you can imagine, and some you can't.

The American is a pioneering mixed and alpine climber, and one of the best female free soloists of all time.

What to look for in buying your first set of draws, and a list of some of our favorites.

Sasha DiGiulian believes that the power of sport has the ability to connect communities and play a positive role to affect change in the world we share, starting with a small village in Greece.

Stonemaster John Long recounts his time with Jeff, a one-time climbing bum and the son of an affluent family. Jeff leaves climbing and dutifully follows his family's riches, while John stays true to the only rule that counts.

The rocks below a solo aren’t the only things that hurt when you slip.

The Canadian climber was largely unknown for much of his short life, but was among the most bold, talented, and prolific solo alpinists of his generation.

On July 21, Bouin made the first ascent of Nordic Marathon, in Flatanger, Norway. The route ascends through the steepest part of the Hanshelleren Cave and gives a new definition to the word long.

Single? Double? Dry? Double dry? Here's everything you need to know before buying your next climbing rope.

The Acquisition by the Carolina Climbers' Coalition and Access Fund Secures 32 Acres of Hardwood Forest with More Than 100 Boulder Problems

Climbing can be a way to practice facing fear, coping with adversity, pushing yourself through hardship, or just learning how to stay present in the face of difficulty. But after losing my dog, I learned grief just doesn't get easier.

I have this knot I’ve invented, a take-off on the trace-8, and am wondering if it would weaken the rope?

Master the standard knot for tying in to the rope

Team USA's Jesse Grupper won his first gold medal, and Janja Garnbret did the expected at the Briançon Lead World Cup.

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This is a contender for "best whip of the year."

Want to climb harder? You'll probably need these mental tricks.

A visiting Brit arrived in this country just as sport climbing did, and witnessed the war between trad and sport.

To spray or not to spray... News of Shawn Raboutou's immediately classic V16 on the Dreamtime boulder has dropped months after the send.

Understanding how to climb a boulder before stepping on is crucial to (a) maximizing the usefulness of each effort and (b) sending fast. Nina Williams shares tips for how to visualize a boulder problem and break it down into small, easily digestible parts.

In the long run, technique will take you much further than a strong back and a vice grip. Instead of getting stronger, get better.

Pro climbers got where they are through training, practice and by learning what works on the rock and what doesn't. Here, some of their tricks for upping your game.

Nepali officials have denied a summit certificate to Russian mountaineer Katya Lipka, who flew a Ukrainian flag atop the world’s tallest peak

Ask before you flail, communicate, and know when to call it quits: here's how to hangdog without wearing down your belayer.

"I ran, ice axe gripped in one hand above my head, stretching for the other side, but . . . horror . . . the edge collapsed and I was falling."

Field Tested: Roll Recovery’s R1 is cheap, portable, and powerful, an excellent product that has insinuated itself into my daily routine.

Our parent company is launching a new NFT project, the Outerverse, to promote sustainability and get people outside

Climbing at your physical limit requires a five-star belay. Here’s how to cultivate one, and the types of sketchy belayers who are hopeless.

A detailed look at Outside Inc.’s first foray into Web3 and how it might improve our digital health and overall wellbeing

Chalk Plant hopes to raise funds through Web3 technology to build a climbing space in Brooklyn

The artist’s first-ever Web3 collection tells the story of his own journey into the outdoors

It was a double-rope rappel, but he only clipped his rap device to one rope.

You might be lighter than your partner, but you can still belay with confidence. The author shares tips from decades of climbing and guiding.

IFSC World Cups are competitions for lead, bouldering, speed, and... sometimes cheese.

An encounter with the undead would have turned back most people. But a big free wall awaited, and well ...

The Instinct S nails the sweet spot for slipper fans who thrive on sensitivity and feedback, but who also want a solid dash of edging support.

It is time to make up new tropes if the sport is to actually progress. Or, leave it for the next generation?

The hippest new month is “Don’t-Try July,” when your best bet is to do as little as possible so you’re not a burned-out strip of human beef jerky come August.

Here’s a recap of all the action and surprises that happened in the separate climbing disciplines.

Wes Schweitzer, a seven-year NFL offensive guard, began rock climbing five years into his professional career. He believes it’s had a remarkable effect.

Rebus puzzles are easy ... when you know the answers. Unlock this week's sequences and we'll send you a box of .... nothing. But good job anyway!

Three more instances of climbers taking unnecessary, foolish risks.

"On arriving at the belay, I saw that my partner had tried to put the tube-style belay device in guide mode, but failed."

Climbing is full of flying toenails, smelly shoes, gross-spider scares, people pooping off portaledges, and—the cherry on top—the shame of not sending.

The climber walked away unscathed, much to our surprise.

Teams have attempted the 5,800-meter peak for over thirty years. Will Sim and Fabi Buhl skipped the normally treacherous approach, paragliding to access the mountain.

Remembering Michael Reardon, the free soloist, husband, father, and free spirit who passed away on July 13, 2007, after being swept away by a rogue wave.

John Long recounts his wild adventures with a fellow Stonemaster you might not know about, but should.

157 years ago, today, the Matterhorn saw its first ascent. To celebrate that fact, we present 10 fun facts about Europe’s most famous summit.

ANSWER MAN knows climbing. (And he knows it.) Here he answers three questions: (1) when can you excavate landing zones? (2) What are best practices for simul climbing? (3) What's the best thing to do when you find old tat on a route?

Scarpa’s stiffest, most supportive shoe, the Vapor Lace, is an edging machine.

Many climbers settle into a niche discipline in the vast expanse of the climbing universe. Some—for better or worse—get so stuck at their grade that their personalities begin to mimic the rocks and routes they choose to climb. 

Addiction. Encounters with death. The weight of everything, including happiness. Here are five personal essays about the intersection of climbing and dark manifestations.

Snell’s Field, the alpine climbers’ version of Camp 4 outside Chamonix, France, was for 20-odd years a squalid (if free) conglomeration of makeshift rain shelters, tents and rolling wrecks typically populated by British, American and German alpinists, none of whom especially liked the others.

One of the world's best (and least developed) sandstone trad areas is in Liming, in China's Yunnan province. It's a pretty special place.

The crags are getting busy. If you want to send, you’ll need to set up camp. Here’s how.

When your rope is stuck, you ain’t going nowhere. Here are my hard-won tips for getting your rope unstuck and—even better—preventing it from happening in the first place.

People like to be liked and noticed. But this guy took it way too far.

Alex Honnold's free solo of El Capitan did not occur in a bubble of solitude and inspiration. In this archive piece, originally published shortly after Honnold's ascent, James Lucas dives into the story (and backstory) of Honnold's path to Freerider.

Shinichiro Nomura, 25, sent "Gakido" (V16), in Fukushima, Japan–a project that had denied 20 years of attempts.  

Pro climber Heather Weidner discusses the pros and cons of two tie-in knots.

Your fingers are strong, but what about your brain? Can you solve this week's mind twister?

The World Cup circuit swung through Chamonix, France, this weekend for a World Cup extravaganza that included Speed and Lead disciplines. 

This guy had his partner lower him but she wasn't anchored. Luckily a guide was nearby to intervene.

In his most recent history-making run, Katibin clocked a time of 5.009 seconds.

Patagonia’s DAS Parka is warm, lightweight, and designed for climbers. Pricey, but worth the investment.

Turns out, it's pretty easy to make a mistake you know better than to make—but pretty hard to admit having done so.

Indeed, all is well until it’s not.

Alpamayo was supposed to be easy. Until it wasn't.

Michaela Kiersch discusses the importance of running, weight lifting, and injury prevention exercises to her training regimen.

Jeff Long led a world-class team to climb the uncharted west face of Makalu. The attempt failed, and he was held responsible for an illegal act by an ousted member.