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At 5'1," the author, a leading American climber, took time to study and work hard on the best ways to jump.

The Slovenian is climbing’s first female Olympic medalist, the first woman to onsight 5.14b, and perhaps our sport’s strongest overall competitor

Trying to turn that Grade VI into a mere 12-hour climb? Or just looking to make a 6-pitcher a feasible after-work feat? Proper strategy and preparation are crucial.

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In a five-week period, Jonathan Siegrist sent two 5.15a's, one 5.14d/5.15a, and two 5.14d's. It was the best trip of his life—but it wasn’t what he’d planned.

"This particular route has three pegs and an ice screw—which apparently fit really well in a pocket, so there it stayed."

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In one month, the 23-year-old put down 19 boulders V12 and up, in addition to two 5.14d routes in the Moravský Kras area of the Czech Republic.

29-year-old Dalton Snow was hospitalized after a trad fall while climbing on April 12, near Kings Bottom, Moab.

Some of the "healthier" alternatives actually aren't any better for fueling your climbing than a grab bag of foods you have been avoiding.

From Reinhold Messner and Catherine Destivelle to Emily Harrington and Alex Honnold, here are some of our favorite climbing and mountaineering quotes.

Whether you need a fresh pair of kicks for sending your steep sport project, running circuits in the gym, or approaching the climb, Backcountry.com has great deals on all your climbing footwear needs.

In the 1920s, British climbers carried pebbles in their pockets, slotting them into cracks and tying them off (with hemp cord) for pro.

Heel hooking is a critical skill that you must master to realize your ultimate potential on the rock. Pro climbing coach Neil Gresham's nine tips will get you there.

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If you've got young ones, that doesn't mean your climbing days are behind you.

How do top climbers stay so relaxed, precise, and controlled in their movements, right up to the point where they fall? Here's where to start.

Last week, Nolwen Berthier joined a short list of women to have sent 5.15. In doing so, she skipped a grade.

If you’re interested in trying climbing for the first time, the gym is an excellent place to start. Here is your quick guide to indoor rock climbing.

Nepal’s Department of Tourism has issued roughly 30 percent fewer permits in 2022 than the record-breaking 408 it did a year ago.

This Weekend Whipper does almost everything right. Almost.

The 21-year-old was climbing V10 by the age of nine and was the USA’s first qualified Olympic climber.

"So with the Olympics, I was like, Yeah, it would be amazing, but I wasn’t going to be disappointed if I didn’t make it. It’s just icing on the cake that I did."

Brent Barghahn and Amity Warme free climbed Freerider (VI 5.13a) in a day without any support or rehearsal.

For over 150 years, Mammut has been crafting excellent climbing and mountaineering gear for climbers around the globe. This week’s Deal of the Week features an array of Mammut gear, from helmets to backpacks to belay devices and more.

This sketchy dude took the leader off belay and left to chat up a couple of girls.

The Last Tepui, a Disney+ film, streams tomorrow on Earth Day.

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Get the safest method and helpful tips for giving the best toprope belay, whether you're using an ATC or a grigri.

In New York City, mentees and mentors boost one another to become climbers and leaders.

A photographer's journey reveals unimaginable climbing wealth and beauty, and barely scratches the surface of possibilities.

What does it mean to become a “real climber”—and do you need to risk your life in the process? Seeking an answer, the author revisits the folly of his youthful climbs in the White Mountains, New Hampshire.

Climbing legend Jim Erickson pulls the curtain back to reveal what really happened ... or didn't happen.

Climbers venture into the desert to test ourselves, but beneath or even among the heights we seek, migrants may risk their lives looking for safe passage. High on the flanks of Baboquivari Peak, near a militarized border, the author finds two clashing realities.

Never again will there be anywhere like Sibleyville, outside Eldorado Canyon, Colorado, where for 50 years climbers came to crash—and when they crashed.

What do you get when you give two inept teenagers two huge boxes of Snickers bars, drench them in protestant work ethic, and plop them down in a sport climbing crucible like Rifle, Colorado? (Hint: it’s a less successful formula than it sounds.)

Mount Lucania in the Yukon was seldom climbed. There were reasons why.

The fist raised in victory; the bright lights; the roaring crowd—from the outside, competition climbing seems to be all glitz and glamour. But what is it like on the inside, from the lived experience of a onetime competitor?

The UK-based artist Ali Mulroy became a climber literally by accident—she stumbled into a rock gym, sparking a passion now at the core of her art.

Pro climber Nina Williams shares 4 competition climbing tips.

Thou shalt read this and do as I sayeth.

After being diagnosed with Hodgkinds Lymphoma, and one helluva battle, Favia Dubyk uses climbing to get back her strength.

Don't assume that because someone can climb hard that they are good belayers.

The author lost his father in an accident at the crag nearly 50 years ago. He’s taken that long to be able to write about it.

Good hydration is critical during big objectives. Here’s how to find, filter, and drink more water on long alpine days.

Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24. Stanislav Kleshnov, vice president of the Ukraine National Climbing Federation and the partner of the first network of climbing walls in Ukraine (Space and TheWall), converted his gyms into temporary shelters and aid stations.

The benefits to giving up meat and dairy are wide ranging, but is the life-change suitable for you?

Struggling to reel in that undercling? You may want to work on those elbow flexors! Here are five exercises to strengthen your biceps and your brachialis. Aim for three sets of eight to 12 reps, but don’t do all the exercises in one sitting.

German mountaineer Jost Kobusch is chasing a seemingly impossible record on the world’s most famous peak

In this excerpt from "Valley of Giants," a new anthology of writing by some Yosemite's most iconic women climbers, Beth Rodden describes how her six-month journey on Meltdown (5.14c) brought an end to one period of her life and introduced another.

Backcountry.com is here to hook you up with the perfect tent, offering huge discounts on everything from single person tents to 8-person party tents.

Whether you’re seeking out pods and pin scars in Yosemite, tackling the blissful parallels of Indian Creek, or just trying not to blow your chances in your next bouldering comp, we’ve compiled tricks of the trade that will open up a whole new world of crack climbing.

Mari Salvesen is the second person to flash Belly Full of Bad Berries in Indian Creek, Utah.

Employees at Movement Climbing, Yoga & Fitness Crystal City, in Arlington, Virginia, have worked to unionize for the past nine months. Now, their union certificate is in the mail, making the facility the first climbing gym in the country to unionize.

Emilie Hernandez and Texas Lady Crushers are bringing diversity to climbing, one women-led clinic at a time.

Climbing your best and most efficiently isn't just about using your hands and feet.

Kurt Albert defined free climbing and took it to the remote mountains of the world. Behind the stories of wild adventures and great deeds, there was something exemplary in the life cut short.

Taking a break from climbing and have a tale to share from the trails? Our friends at Backpacker want you to call them—literally.

This green version of the time-tested Mythos sports 95% recycled components and more Earth-friendly leather tanning and glueing.

Whether you are stuck at 5.9+ or .13d, these proven techniques will help you achieve that next level.

Whether you’re already an offwidth fan or are ready to face your fears, check out this list for some of our favorites.

The first bouldering World Cup of the season took place this past weekend in Meiringen, Switzerland. Here is what you missed.

"I went for the wrong move that I knew I couldn't land anyways. That's when the rope flew behind my leg mid fall and flipped me upside down."

Directly linked to mental composure (hence technique) under duress, physical fitness, and your ability to recover, your heart rate is the engine driving your rock climbing. No surprise, then, that training with a heart-rate monitor (HRM) can be hugely beneficial.

Yuji Hiramaya was the first person to onsight 5.14b. He had the best onsight effort on The Salathé on El Cap for over 20 years. He also won World Cups in 1998 and 2000, did 5.15 first ascents, and now owns Base Camp Gym in Hidaka, Japan.

Being up high in bad weather is both dangerous and... well... kind of inevitable. Here's what to do when it happens to you.

The East Face of Golgotha brought avalanches, vertical snow climbing, tent-bound whippers, and more.

For carrying your rope to the crag, your bivy gear to the alpine, or your laptop to the coffee shop, Backcountry.com has great deals on backpacks of all shapes and sizes.

By the time of his and Sir Edmund Hillary's successful Everest climb, Norgay had been to the mountain six times and was a prolific high-altitude climber, earning numerous prestigious awards.

How do you train specifically for your route? There are tactics to employ both on and off route.

“Belayer's neck” is an all-too-common problem among climbers—especially with those extended belays—but it can be eased and even prevented with a few quick, simple-to-use, science-backed tools, tricks, and exercises.

The 25-year-old has become the second woman to solo the iconic, 5,900-foot wall. It took her just 15 hours.

Cliffhanger, The Eiger Sanction, The Ledge—climbing thrillers are nothing new. But what makes this novel different is that its author, Amy McCulloch, has actually climbed an 8,000-meter peak.

The Ukrainian Embassy has asked Nepali officials to block Russian mountaineers from the high peaks

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The comp world is more competitive than ever after climbing's debut in the Olympics. These stars, some rising, could give everyone a run for their money during the 2022 World Cup season.

Your body begins to decline sooner than you like, and by age 50 your dietary requirements are quite different than they were when you were younger. But you can beat back aging to some extent by following this advice.

In this film based on a true incident on Mount Washington, particulars are off but the message is hope.