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The Howe Sound’s most famous cliff is Stawamus Chief, but across the water lies some of the finest granite sport, trad, and deep-water soloing in North America.

High-gravity days aren't sourceless malignancies; they have causes, which means they have solutions.

On June 19, a wildfire ravaged the historic cliffside near Oliana, Spain, destroying world-class routes.

Field Tested: the 2022 Katana Lace.

So your buddy tells you that he took a Factor 2 over the weekend, eh? That sounds bad. Or is it? What does that even mean? Read on for everything you need to know about falling, but were afraid to ask.

Lookout Mountain was seen as “off limits” by the city’s Black communities—until local students helped reclaim the blocks.

The second Paraclimbing World Cup of the year took place in Innsbruck, Austria June 21 and 22.

The author was young, stoked on life and had a sweet loaner van to tool around Europe in. The trip ended with a real bang.

Like most climbers you probably train by developing your lats, pulling down rather than squeezing or pushing, but climbing often demands a variety of techniques including using "non holds" such as opposing slopers.

High in a remote alpine valley in Peru’s Cordillera Blanca, the most pristine limestone in the Americas is at risk of being swallowed by a colossal open-pit mine.

100 new routes opened in Saudi Arabia’s first climbing festival.

In the past I’d had the same concerns, but this time it all hit me again. That could have been me.

These meals are a worthy option for overnight climbers and campers who want to eat real, delicious food with a finite lifespan.

Check out David Flanagan's author page.

This six-week program will hone you to climb the classics, whether it's a mountain, wall or long free route.

Why optimizing the strength-to-weight ratio through weight loss is bad beta

The author built his life around climbing but years on realizes that pulling your body up rock might not be enough.

And the secret to living with a serious climber is.... don't take it too seriously.

Always thread the rope through the anchor, not around it.

Pulling the lip is widely considered to be the crux, but it's only until you've nailed the sneaky right-to-left crack switch that you are in the clear.

Our field test results for the new Wild Country Zero Offset Cams, Sterling's dry Aero 9.2 rope, the Rab Xenair Alpine Light Jacket, Valandre's Bloody Mary 5° F sleeping bag, the Metolius System Climbing Holds, Outdoor Research Direct Route II gloves, Black Diamond's Super Chute Rope Bag, and Patagonia's DAS Light Pants.

A directional is a piece of gear, be it a bolt or a cam or a nut, that places your climbing rope in the most appropriate location for zigs and zags on a climb.

The 5.14 crux is firmly situated in the no-fall zone, but that hasn't stopped many of the UK's best from having a go.

When the wall kicks back past vertical, the pump clock starts ticking. It’s all about getting to the chains before that alarm goes off.

On top of the sustained and low-percentage 5.14 climbing, the crux comes at the very top⁠—the final four moves⁠—while facing a gut-wrenching fall.

Like with Walmart versus Armani jeans, there are differences in the quality of yarns and construction used to make your harness. Here's how to pick the right harness for your objective.

Here we have two tales of not paying enough attention to climbing's most critical tasks: tying in and belaying.

One of the easiest ways to improve as a climber is to get comfortable falling. It just takes some incremental practice.

The world class rock of Kentucky, North Carolina, West Virginia and Arkansas, as you've never seen it.

Kiersch just had the best bouldering trip of her life in Magic Wood, Switzerland. In total, she put down 16 double digit boulders, two of which were V14. 

Naturally, some of Colorado’s hardest are putting up a fight.

Father's Day is just around the corner. It's not too late to order your dad something awesome.

Featuring vertical ice and mixed climbing at high altitude, it was of the hardest lines in the Himalaya 46 years ago. Despite many attempts it’s repelled a second ascent until now.

All the things you absolutely should not say in response to the question “What is that thing on your back?”

An outing on the Lightning Bolt Cracks attracted more than just climbers when lightning struck the summit.

This simple rig can eliminate one of climbing's causes of fatalities.

It wasn't a gimme as Grossman squared off in Brixen, Italy, at the Boulder World Cup.

She didn’t seem up for the challenge—but her friend kept pushing her to keep soloing anyway.

The pioneering American sport climber is among the best to ever tie in, and was arguably the world’s strongest rock climber for almost 20 years.

A lightweight, supple hoodie, warm but highly breathable, and versatile across climates—equally great for a damp spring climbing day or a cool summer evening.

A failed clip, an inverted whip, nearly decks ... what the heck?

The company’s Find Your Good initiative and Outside.io NFT marketplace support nonprofits advocating for outdoor participation, inclusivity, and planet.

We tapped eight professional pullers from a variety of disciplines and backgrounds to compile a list of the best training advice for all of us regular folks.

How to enjoy the process and send more quickly

A climbing gym isn't your home, so exactly what is cool and not cool to do there?

This is pure climbing footage; there is no story, no interview, and no posing. And it's beautiful.

Getting pumped on a grade that within your limits? Then you lack Local Endurance. The good news is this simple training plan will address that weakness and have you hanging on virtually forever.

Climbing takes power, endurance and technique. Here's a simple step-by-step program that's concise, easy to follow and will have you climbing your best practically today.

She was born missing her right arm. Then came cancer and other setbacks. Climbing has helped her gain confidence and strength. 

Stop wasting your money on shoes that don't fit or are painful or fail you. Don't be disappointed again. Here's how to buy what' just right, just for you.

Check out Bob Bjornsen's author page.

In between trips to Spain and France, Jonathan Siegrist found time to finish off his local project, now called "Event Horizon." Rumors have called it the hardest route in the United States. We asked Siegrist about it.

From knots to selecting your first rock shoes, to training and safety, you'll find it here in our climbing 101 compilation.

Big-toe strength isn’t just handy for occasional slab climbing—we need it, and calf strength, for everything, from knee bars to molding or wrapping our feet around holds.

Ali Raza Sadpara, leading Pakistani mountaineer, passed away from injuries on May 27 at the age of 56.

Here are our six keys to master-class slab climbing.

In 2019, Climbing dubbed her “America’s New Comp Superstar.” Since then, Grossman has certainly lived up to that moniker.

“Full Moon Fever” has steep, splitter granite, aerated snow, corniced ridgelines, and a 3-mile summit traverse.

Should climbers grunt? Is it even helpful, or is it just plain rude to others at the crag and gym? Here's what studies show.

A quiet "third-classing" competition took place in the summer of 1985 in the Gunks, culminating in the author's free solo of the ultra-classic "Supercrack" 5.12c.

The climbers who fell on Tahquitz Rock in October 2003 were experienced, known for "quadruple-checking" things. Yet as they finished a multipitch route, something went terribly wrong.

We polled 1,080 climbers to find a community consensus about what constitutes unacceptable "manufacturing" of routes.

Lor Sabourin, a queer climber and instructor for the Warrior’s Way, finds support and community through an affinity group.

All the things all your non-climbing friends and family have ever said to you. Enjoy!

A triple package of climbing blunders, near misses and outright stupidity.

Free soloing means climbing with no rope, a genre that verged into American consciousness in the 1970s. In 2018 it blew up, with Alex Honnold's mind-bending solo of El Capitan and the award-winning film that chronicled it. Let's take a look back.

Feel like you're losing strength? It could be that you're low on this critical macronutrient.

Use these methods for better rappelling—and rap backups.

Climbers find it hard not to compare ourselves with others, whether in a gym, at the crag, or on Instagram. Learn how to can it. You'll climb better for it.

What the heck is tension? Here's what it is and how to train it.

EBGB'S (5.10d) is no death route, but it's not a clip-up, either.

Over five days, three Americans established "The Pace of Comfort" (VI 5.10 A3+ M6; 3,100 feet) on the northwest face of Kichatna Spire.

After breaking her back trying to climb "Crank It" (5.13d) sans bolts, Molly Mitchell fought her way back to the sharp end... then opted for a re-match.

There are small, basic steps you can take toward epic avoidance, especially on long alpine routes. Here are seven tips.

Check out Paul Tusting's author page.

Tips from real accidents on how to avoid the need for a rescue

A month at sea, with its requisite sickness and insomnia, didn’t stop Berthe from having an incredible Yosemite season. 

A simple, effective solution for tight wrists, which almost all climbers have.

KG Kagambi, a member of the Full Circle Expedition and the only non-American on the team, reflects on his Everest experience.

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