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A common beginner mistake is to mix skill and strength training into the same workout. To make the best of either, do them separately.

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Every training routine doesn't have to work you hard. A bit of moderation every day has its own benefits.

At some point in your climbing path–no matter who you are–you’ll likely become entangled in the trap of endless expectation, peer comparison, and the insidious need to always get better. Here’s how to overcome that and actually enjoy climbing again.

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The world's sixth-highest peak has a rep as the easiest 8,000-meter mountain, but that could change.

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Soft, comfortable, and never spills. The Prana Chalk Bag with Belt will not disappoint.

Specters, “third men,” and otherworldly encounters... Are they trying to tell us something?

Paddle dynos, white claws, and a slew of LET'S GO!!!'s. The next generation of climbers is ruining the culture.

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Almost every climber has ambitions, but often we simply don’t know how to move forward or at what pace—and so, perhaps, we plateau. Fortunately, there are five simple ways to track your goals and encourage steady progress.

Tough and breathable the Black Diamond Crag Half-Finger climbing glove protects your hands for belaying, rappelling, jugging and route prepping.

The Summit of the Gods is 90 minutes of jaw-dropping animation and a fascinating analysis of the climbing mind.

Affinity groups provide community for BIPOC climbers. But are they sustainable?

Learn footwork, tool placements, and steep-ice technique from one of the world's best ice climbers.

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.

Inventor of the Armaid, opera singer, massage therapist and professional deep-sea diver.

Friends and family all seem to have a Mason story, and all laugh while telling them. But beyond the laughs, those close to him remember his kindness. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. This week we highlight a representative cross-section, one a day.

“Climbers We Lost” is an annual tribute to community members we've lost in the past year. Clark Jacobs, age 67, was one of those climbers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

“Climbers We Lost” is an annual tribute to community members we've lost in the past year.

He was the kind of guy you want to be with in climbing: curious, patient, and focused, with a love for the outdoors.

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.

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.

An early protagonist for Crane Mountain, Indian Lake Region, and initiator of the second Annual Southern Adirondack Rockclimbers' Festival.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Garrett Madison was sued by one of his clients in 2020 after he called off an expedition, saying it was too dangerous. A signed settlement states the client was not entitled to a refund and that guides should not fear lawsuits when making decisions about safety.

The first real crash pads came out of Hueco Tanks, right? But that is not where the light bulb first went off.

140-footers on El Cap? Check.

When a team of inexperienced climbers discovered that their rope was too short, a nearby climber suggested they use an unorthodox method to rappel.

Always wanted to go to Patagonia? Sign up for Outside+ and receive a discount on this guided trip.

After coronavirus swept the United States, gym members across the country stepped up by buying punch passes or maintaining their memberships despite closures. This community, however, went the extra mile to support laid-off gym employees.

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The Lake Tahoe region has something like 15,000 boulder problems documented in 5 guidebooks. One backcountry boulderer finds Gaia GPS crucial to finding what he's looking for.

What do you do if you find an injured solo climber halfway up a 1,600-foot face? In the 1930s, the only option was a high-elevation piggyback ride.

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The author was tired of cold bivies, long approaches and big racks. For a break, he ventured to the sheer sandstone walls outside Dresden, Germany. He didn't get quite the break he'd imagined.

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Our climbing lexicon is chock-a-block with obfuscations that hide central truths and inflate egos. Let's examine.

Running out of steam mid-day at the crag? You probably aren't eating right.

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He was an überman—born in war-torn Germany, handsome and charismatic, the first person to climb and ski an 8,000-meter peak without supplemental oxygen. But he also had a shadow side, one that involved betrayal, intrigue, maybe even manslaughter.

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The Black Dike helped make Bouchard a New England legend. It also nearly killed him. Twice.

Once you get higher than 20 feet, a spot might still seem useful. A reality check.

Coming untied from the rope while on lead doesn't happen every day, but it happens often enough that you should put the scenario on your radar.

Out of draws, the leader opted to hold onto the chains and untie to thread.

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This quick guide explains when to ice, when to heat, when not to and why.

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Where have all the dirtbags gone?

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Basic exercises to increase endurance and lockoff strength

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An innovative and versatile item, it weighs only only 50 grams, while packing 200 lumens over four lighting modes.

He was the best alpinist of his generation, a quiet, unassuming Canadian known for bold ascents of some of the world’s most iconic peaks. At the age of 25, he traveled to Alaska to join climber Ryan Johnson for a first ascent outside Juneau. They never came back, and a frantic nine-day search left more questions than answers.