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Mount Everest was identified as the world's tallest mountain in the 1850s. A new book asks why it took nearly 70 years for any known explorers to visit the mountain?

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Tyler Kempney swept the field with back-to-back wins in this year’s UIAA Euro Cup series.

Finally, there's an affordable option.

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The climbing scene in a holiday hit was filmed in a real gym in Vancouver. Spot the locals.

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"Four, five, six... I feel something! Rock? Bed surface? It’s nearly six feet down. Could she be that deep?"

2022 is just around the corner. Here's a little training inspo.

I call these Boring Epics. Not that much happens, but they take forever, with not even a funny or good story afterwards. Nothing learned except, Don’t be an idiot.

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Your legs are only as strong as your hips when it comes to your form on the rock.

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Mystery Ranch's Thread Bed stows your most critical ice-climbing pro so it stays sharp and out of harm's way.

Climb with Emily Harrington and Adrian Ballinger for an action-packed five-star weekend.

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Does gluten cause inflammation in everyone, or just those with celiac disease and gluten sensitivities? Should athletes avoid gluten?

In a crisis, decisive action may be the difference between life and death. Sometimes only a bystander is prepared to take that step.

A 26-year-old climber is in critical condition after being struck by a block knocked down from above.

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The only American to summit an 8,000 meter peak in winter is hanging up his ice axes.

A tough-as-nails vessel for the storage and transportation of cold, fresh beer.

Climbers are impacting crags and bouldering areas in record numbers, and land managers are noticing. Let's make this a positive by working with the Access Fund to become better stewards.

It doesn’t take much to learn the basics (ice axe and crampon use, self-arresting techniques, snow hazard analysis) and unlock big new terrain for yourself.

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She lost her daughter and husband to the mountains, and gave her life to public service: “We have to rise up."

He bought all new gear then hit the cliff with his son. Unfortunately, he hadn't learned to climb and put both their lives in danger.

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For generations of Kenyan climbers, Lukenya has been an important refuge and proving ground, connecting climbers from around the world with nature and with each other.

Is speed climbing just a fringe activity whose glory days (the X Games) are long behind it? Reel Rock filmmaker Zachary Barr takes an in-depth look.

Is speed climbing just a a fringe activity whose glory days (the X Games) are long behind it? Reel Rock filmmaker Zachary Barr takes an in-depth look.

You’ve been waiting all week: It’s time to spend a day at the crag. But wait, what do you eat? A huge breakfast of biscuits, sausage, and gravy? Or maybe just have cereal and pack a bunch of gels and gummy bears?

Andrew Allen Arvig, 31, passed away during the night of Saturday, November 27, after overshooting a ledge while rappelling and becoming stranded overnight.

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Sign up now for up to $1,000 in travel, plus ice gear, boots, a rope, and a lot more.

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Soft, airy and flowy for summer bouldering or running.

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An honest account by Nate Draughn, a top climber who hit rock bottom.

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According to Niky Ceria, “The ideal line [is located] not too far from the water but also not too close to it.”

Tom Randall and Pete Whittaker have completed what the former called “one of the best bits of crack climbing” of his entire life. The climb is slated to appear in Reel Rock 16.

Where do you find superhuman strength? If someone you love is utterly dependent on your efforts, sometimes you discover it’s already within you.

We rapped in the dark and clambered and stumbled out the long gully. We had headlamps, but the problem was keeping track of the trail when we got out of the scrub and crossed bare rock. We lost the trail and any visuals. These are big spaces.

Sport Climbing's debut in the Tokyo Games came and went in a flurry of surprises. We saw new stars shine and even the predictables had nail-biting moments.

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In cherry picking from a huge list of potential sessions, go for the ones that will deliver the most bang for your buck.

Nicolas Favresse, Sean Villanueva O'Driscoll, Aleksej Jaruta, and Jean-Louis Wertz explored a series of remote coastal spires, finding new terrain up to 5.13b.

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We don’t need to “throw in the towel” simply because it is the Holiday season. Here's how to stay fit through the winter months.

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The Boulder Farm offers private instructional climbing via toproping and bouldering, along with a WiFi-enabled Airbnb and an outdoor grill. All on the outskirts of Yosemite.

The rock gym, home to Peru’s national climbing team, is building a free bouldering gym for underprivileged youth.

I’m sure we can all agree that the past year and a half has been a steaming hot pile of guano-covered choss for a number of reasons. But I’m not here to bring back painful memories. I’m here for the silver linings.

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Created for winter expeditions and camping, they are a game-changer for belaying at the crag. They immediately warm your lower core, and that jacks up your comfort overall.

Sure, onsighting involves putting yourself in a new and perhaps uncomfortable situations, but it's also a practice, and as such, there are tricks of the trade.

Is it better to eat three big meals a day or numerous smaller meals for optimal climbing performance?

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Seasoned climbing gym managers reveal ways out of the dreaded belay test.

Versatile. Compact. And as the name suggests, a quick-working cooking system.

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Nims Purja retired from the British Military with the express goal of changing the game on 8,000-meter peaks. In many ways, he's done just that. Now a Netflix documentary tells his story.

Outside+ members can now stream this year's film from the comfort of their couch.

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McNeill devoted nearly 50 days to the climb before linking the six-move crux and taking it to the top.