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A multipitch engagement gone wrong, proof of unconditional love on a Canadian ice route, and more must-read tales of climbing love

After a BASE jumping ban was announced in Indian Creek, Britt Zale raced to complete a personal quest that evolved into a fight for access to public lands.

A party of four climbers took a long fall after their anchor blew on an alpine route. Only one survived.

An avid ropeless climber surveys pro climbers, the literature, and his own experience to explore the question

Whether you’re a cragger, alpinist, or office-to-gym rat, we’ve got you covered.

The 38-year-old from Chicago beat a brain tumor as a teenager and used his passion for mountaineering to raise money for cancer charities

An analysis of a possibly historic problem leads to an exploration of the nebulous world of bouldering in the `90s.

Three years after a fateful expedition to Alaska, this American alpinist is employing a few new tactics on rock, ice, and snow.

One mom’s absolutely glorious return to trad after years away

New(ish) climbing films, series, and podcasts we recommend

How to not flip upside-down

What I learned after injury, doubt, and dozens of conversations with elite climbers

The Grateful Dead-inspired routes we climbed together

When a young Trotter signed up for a dangerous backcountry big wall, he didn’t really know what he was in for.

I never expected how profoundly climbing would change my mother’s life

The buck doesn’t stop at Reel Rock

“I want to redefine what we think of as possible,” McArthur said after his rapid ascent.

Jesse Grupper wrestles with climbing ethics

Vest shares her tips for getting started in sewing and what she builds into her own creations.

On ‘Blockage Project’ (5.13+) in West Virginia, a guidebook author accidentally sacrifices a cam for a second attempt.

After sending 'Box Therapy' in 2023, which was then downgraded, Katie Lamb has climbed Yosemite's 'The Dark Side.'

“We climb. We have always climbed.”

From training tailored to moms and long-lasting gear to great climbing reads

Thanks to the EXPLORE Act, most outdoor photographers and videographers will no longer need permits to shoot in national parks.

We tested 10 waterproof jackets and pants—on everything from windy rock laps in Washington Pass to mixed climbs in Patagonia’s Torre Valley—to find which layers are worth your while.

From the greatest moments to unmissable gems

We spoke to the British climber to learn how he managed one of the world's hardest boulders in under two weeks.

Last year, the Saudi national champion survived every climber's worst nightmare. But what happened to her afterward?

An executive order triggers the finish-line fight for this historic Phoenix climbing area.

When this climber falls, the belayer takes flight.

A longtime Everest chronicler looks at how much it actually costs to climb Mount Everest, where the money goes, and how costs vary by expedition type (and swankiness).

Kauk strangled his ex-girlfriend during a fight in June 2023 in Mammoth, CA.

After 12 months of field testing, we can confidently say the Arc'teryx Vertex Alpine is our new all-around favorite.

We tied into 17 climbing ropes to find the best of the best. After lots of use and abuse on rock, ice, and at the gym, these came out on top.

“Please leave me alone until next winter”

We tested 23 pairs on boulder problems, sport climbs, and trad routes. These were the top performers.

Sometimes you just need a buddy to hold you accountable.

Earl Prunty died downclimbing a cliff face on Washington’s Nooksack Falls unroped

In an instant, this practice rescue becomes real.

Ecopointing is more fun than you think

This American climber couldn’t convince his sponsor to make his dream shoe. So he built it himself.

Extra height may not be a huge boon on sit starts and in steep caves—but vert climbers are sure to rejoice with a couple extra inches.

The American alpinist has established and freed her hardest multi-pitch sport route yet.

We talked to climbing brands to find out how high prices could climb, whether innovation will suffer, and more

This isn't a guide to 2025's flashiest new kicks. These are the shoes we return to when we’re not testing the latest and greatest.

As wildfires increasingly affect crags around the world, we explore how best to approach the burnt stone.

Gear up while going easy on the planet

Sport climbing in Turkey, big walling in Patagonia, or swinging tools in Norway, these climber-friendly hostels offer the perfect basecamp.

If you're going to whip from the chains, at least do it like this.

Two climbers fell roughly 40 meters when their ice-screw anchor failed. The ensuing rescue was tactical and hard-fought.

Lead and bouldering split, as competitive climbers breathe a collective sigh of relief

Raboutou reveals why she wrote a letter to the route—and the beta that unlocked her success

Analyzing mortality rate, risk, and safety strategies

The two legends wonder what, exactly, is the point of being a storykeeper.

Marc passed away in an accident up Boulder Canyon

How to apply the smile beta

What are the ethics, safety, and implications of using xenon to unlock a one-week Everest summit?

Melissa Arnot Reid goes unfiltered

Oh, the satisfaction of not decking.

I figured I knew what I was getting into. (I did not.)

One climber’s trash is another climber’s trad rack

The Boulder local and her French partner simul-climbed the five-pitch route “bridge to bridge” in 37 minutes 8 seconds, shaving 32 seconds from the previous record.

The world’s second highest peak remains much more difficult and dangerous than Everest, but it’s rapidly commercializing. For true adventure, look beyond the mountain's standard routes.

An April Fools' Day joke that we're all relieved won't come true (at least for now)

“Route is much easier if you hire a mule”

On March 18, Stylos became the first woman to send D15+/D16- with her redpoint of Parallel World, a Derak Sokolowsk king line in the Italian Dolomites.

Watch the resulting near-miss in Yosemite.

When three pro climbers took ice axes to the famous rock climb D7 in winter, they were expressing a natural form of alpinism. Critics online thought differently.

While projecting a new 5.15a, Lightner forms an unlikely connection with "cancelled" Joe Kinder—without creating a redemption narrative.

Since January 20, the Trump administration has tightened travel restrictions for visitors while increasing penalties for breaking the rules.

With mandatory, sky-hook protected free climbing up to 5.12, ‘Gringos Locos’ is an apt route name.

In the week leading up to a popular climbing competition, some routesetters are trading power tools for picket signs.

Everything you need to know about the Magic Wand

There’s a lot to learn from this week’s video…

A pillar's verticality leads to strenuous climbing, and the skinniest of them are prone to collapse if conditions aren’t just right. We asked three expert ice climbers for their advice.

Mammut’s Alpine Core Protect Rope claims to be the most cut-resistant around. Here’s how it held up in the field.

Shoes, shades, and more

The story of California’s City Rock

Yikes!

This year's best climbing destinations, from Ecuador to Turkey