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They needed to be prepared for disaster. Fortunately, a real climber stepped in.

We've all been there: an undisciplined leader with no pride pitches a fit like a little child. Gear Guru knows what to do then.

The Alpinist wins "Outstanding Long Documentary" award, accepted with these words: "Most of all, thanks to Mr. Marc-André Leclerc, his family, his friends and his community."

I took Six Weeks To Stronger Fingers And ... It Worked. Check it out.

Keep one-hanging your project? Or feeling stuck? Here are eight easy tips for finally clipping the chains.

Ian Welsted, a Piolets d’Or recipient and alpinist based in the Canadian Rockies, shares the lessons he’s learned from a life in the mountains.

With her repeat gold-medal performance in Salt Lake City, she now must rank as one of America's best competitors of all time.

During the Bouldering and Speed World Cup in Salt Lake City, May 20-22, Team USA racked up three medals and two Speed records.

Nothing is more frustrating than falling because your foot slipped. Here's how to avoid it.

The outdoor world drew her in. Life as a guide seemed an ideal. It wasn't as romantic as it looked.

The staunch Yosemite hardman pioneered modern free climbing ethics, and accomplished first ascents of some of America’s most iconic climbs.

Two routes, two climbers, and a shared finish. What could go wrong?

The American mountaineer is among the most famous all-around climbers in the world and a prominent activist.

"Eating disorders are often symptoms of larger issues. Bearing witness develops empathy.”

When swinging leads on a multi-pitch route, the belay transitions are often the biggest time suck. But they don't have to be.

During my seven-year return to the sport, I’ve used four basic concepts—constant flow, economy of movement, finding my center, and using my entire body—to refine and redefine the way I move.

Earl Wiggins was a leading free climber and soloist in the 1970s and 1980s. (He did the FA of Supercrack / Luxury Liner in Indian Creek... placing hexes.) But in the early 2000s, he took his own life.

"Marc-André deserves to be there at the Emmys with us"—though being in a city and a suit, and the center of attention, might be his worst nightmare. PLUS: the many climbing films to receive Emmy or Academy awards or nods over the years.

Though climbing might not immediately come to mind when you hear “Cambodia,” the country is producing motivated youth climbers.

Jackson Smith, a 33-year-old climber, has clipped the chains on his 5.11d project that he’s been telling everyone at the gym about for the past three months.

Time to level up your finger training? This excerpt from Climbing Bible: Practical Exercises will get you started.

Learn about the Recency Effect to remember beta, improve efficiency, and expand your abilities.

“Road-Trip-Itus” is a well-known condition caused by spending too much time in close proximity to the same person. Here's how to prevent it.

"The Nooks will be the next big destination for GTA climbers to get a taste of what being ‘disconnected’ and climbing in nature feels like. [Plus] the climbing is GOOD—really good.”

A new grant provides historically underrepresented community members a three-month expenses-paid internship with award-winning filmmakers.

"The South is full of these quiet figures in the climbing community—people who have put up some hard, scary, beautiful, hard-to-find routes and problems. I think there is something special about recognizing these folks."

Perform these exercises daily to increase your reach on the wall.

A member of the climber’s expedition confirms that she has once again topped the 8,849-meter peak, breaking her own record of most successful Everest climbs by a woman.

With public land managers clued in to the existence of us Pad People, it’s time to start bouldering smart and reducing impact.

This high-fat low-carbohydrate diet will deplete your energy and can lead to health issues.

A guidebook author and Patagonia guru, Rolando Garibotti has emerged from decades of cutting-edge alpinism with some serious wisdom.

A tossed rock and a lost belay would have killed this leader if not for a miraculous landing among the boulders.

"A hodgepodge of slightly newer hardware dots the cliff, a marker of all the old bolts that have ripped and needed replacement over the years.”

The 67-year-old died after a fall on Independence Monument's Otto’s Route (5.8+)

Dozens of expeditions took advantage of favorable weather to reach the world’s highest point on Thursday.

Seven climbers from the Full Circle Everest team reached the peak on Thursday.

Knowing the tricks and training techniques for toe hooking can be a game changer.

A few tips and tricks for your first day at the crag, from someone who learned all these lessons the hard way.

Just think what it could do for your Insta following.

After 19 days in Dry Canyon, Arizona, at the Celebrity Cave, 23-year-old Ben Hanna put down an impressive list of 5.14's.

The Princeton Tec Snap Solo is a clever twist on an old classic, the essential headlamp. It has a magnetic head that slides out of its holster, so that the light can attach to any metal surface.

The actress, dancer, photographer, and Nazi filmmaker was a close friend of Hitler, and one of the progenitors of the mountain film industry.

"I like to find something that feels impossible and then, by working a lot and training a lot, find it possible. The challenge is the motivation."

"My talent is being a masochist. My training totally breaks your body and your mind. But it’s worth it to be a champion.”

Everything's here, from fingerboarding to power, endurance and strength training. Includes expert advice on getting stronger fingers, shoulders, abs, you name it and if you want to train it up, this soup-to-nuts compendium has it.

Many of us attempt to perform at our highest ability all the time. With access to outdoor climbing and the constant availability of the gym, it’s easy to be in “go” mode 24/7. However, in order to push to your true limits, you also need careful planning and preparation to create discrete performance peaks.

In the winter of 1986, three highly experienced Yosemite wall climbers were trapped for days in a blizzard on Half Dome's South Face.

The second iteration of this climbing game is decidedly more enjoyable than the first, though the formula remains largely the same.

The female world record holder for most Everest summits gets real about her journey

Falling off of hold? You might not be gripping them at their full potential.

Few feelings trump that glorious moment when, with an outstretched hand clutching a bite of rope, you clip the chains of a climb you have put serious effort and thought into...

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.

A doctor answers questions on climbers' elbow injuries, and gives advice on how to understand, address, and prevent them.

Or ... should your fingers be soft for the best stickage?

A Russian climber and a Nepali guide were involved in separate tragedies during a busy weekend in the Himalayas

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.

How did Grossman put together such a magnum opus in South Korea? Here's how.

The Robert and Miriam Underhill Award, given since 1983 to legends like Lynn Hill, Yvon Chouinard, Conrad Anker, and Alex Honnold, will be rebranded because of racist remarks made in the 1930s and 1940s by Robert L.H. Underhill, a major figure in the history of U.S. mountaineering

The why, when, and how to shaking off the pump.

This weekend’s World Cup had some of the most intriguing exposition of any climbing competition in recent memory.

A true story that could have ended any number of ways.

Pull-ups are a great way to stay fit at home, on the road, or in the gym. When the movement gets repetitive, try these variations.

Chris Schulte's homage to some of the world's most iconic gneiss bouldering zones.

A few weeks ago, Lara Neumeier (23) and Romy Fuchs (21) each dispatched Delicatessen, a five-pitch 5.13d in Corsica. Their success came after a mere four and five days of effort, respectively.

How do you belay “correctly” on a big free route? Well, it's complicated, but this whipper provides several solid tips.

The MoonShade is a portable awning for car camping that’s compatible with a wide range of vehicle types, including vans, trucks, and cars

It was Bouin’s longest-standing project—150-plus days of effort—and, he says, the hardest route he’s ever climbed.

The annual two-day comp outside Charlotte, North Carolina, was a site to behold.

"It wasn’t the experience I’d signed up for, but a more challenging experience I’ll learn from. I’m glad I didn’t back down that day."

Three things I wish I'd known when I started the sport. Had I known them, I would have enjoyed climbing earlier, and I would have climbed harder faster.

Our handy guide for navigating the confounding world of climberspeak.

He didn't medal in Meiringen, but he showed that he could become one of the best competitors of all time.

The key to the preservation of anything—including our climber knees—is minimizing wear-and-tear. Recognizing the signs and incorporating proactive decision-making will help our gear, and ourselves, last longer.

Last summer, Tiffany Thiele, a young rock climber from Reno, Nevada, took her life after posting a Facebook message claiming she’d been raped by a ski patroller. She left behind an unsolvable mystery about what really happened, along with urgent questions about whether more could have been done to heal her feelings of pain and distrust.

Whether she needs a new harness or new shoes, a new helmet or new crash pad, a new rope or a fresh pair of belay glasses, Backcountry.com has great gifts for the mothers in your life.

The American climber pushed the boundaries of free soloing and speed soloing, and was a preeminent highliner and BASE jumper.

You know that building climbing strength requires specific training, but what you eat also helps determine whether you get stronger .... or weaker.

As Mothers' Day approaches—May 8, don't forget—we asked.

Climbing head injuries can happen anywhere: from the Salathé on El Cap to your favorite little sport crag. Here are five climbers' nightmare scenarios.

The New Zealand mountaineer achieved international fame after his summit of the world’s highest peak in 1953. He also visited the North and South Pole, among other ventures.