“Climbing Is What Got Me This Far”: He’s 33; Doctors Gave Him Until Age 25
Klaas Willems, a climber with cystic fibrosis, is climbing harder than ever. He shares his struggles from a trip to Morocco, coughing up blood while onsighting 5.13.
Klaas Willems, a climber with cystic fibrosis, is climbing harder than ever. He shares his struggles from a trip to Morocco, coughing up blood while onsighting 5.13.
"He had enough power left to pull within a move or two of the easier terrain but eventually his fingers gave out and he took the 50-foot ride."
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Climbing caught up with Chris Kalman, whose latest novel charts the grey zone between conservation, tourism, and extractive industry, while exploring the way that the climbing community's passion for wild new zones and first ascents can end up taming the places we love.
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"The Trilogy" features one of climbing’s strongest personalities at her most vulnerable.
Sasha DiGiulian, set out to become the first woman and second person in history to complete the Rocky Mountain Trilogy, a compilation of three of the hardest 5.14 big walls in the Canadian Rockies.
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There’s a lot of advice out there for beginner climbers. Here, find seven top tips, from pro climber Jenya Kazbekova, on where to start.
Maintaining performance for prolonged periods can be tricky.
The avalanche on Chimborazo (20,549 feet) is the deadliest Ecuadorian climbing accident in nearly 30 years. We speak with local guides about the incident, the growing trend of unlicensed and illegal guides, and what this means for the local industry.
Cervical spine injuries are serious, and immobilizing them has become gospel. But in the wilderness, where conditions can change in an instant, is it a waste of rescuers' time?
Climbers had an unforgettable Halloween in the desert this weekend
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Get inspired and motivated by this ascent (and descent).
A post making its way through several social media channels has misleading advice, according to SAR officials.
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The team of five repeated the 2,400-foot route over 11 days.
Internationally certified mountain guide Rob Coppolillo shares five ways to ensure a safer belay.
It's Halloween, and homegrown ghosts abound, but here's a use for bedsheets that will really have your hair standing on end.
Ascents in Canada and Pakistan, as well as two lifelong alpinists, will be awarded in Briançon, France this November.
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Climb harder and recover faster simply by being mindful of what you put in your body.
A few eureka moments, plus years of refinement, led to the tricks, tools, and techniques we take for granted when out bolt-wrasslin’ today.
This prison inmate ran thousands of miles in a .04-mile dirt path in the yard. Then he came out and ran in the fields and hills, with a wish to join the outdoor community. Join us with an Outside+ membership and you can access more inspirational stories like this one about Kahlil Gonzalez.
Talking to girls when things start to change.
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The two climbing greats teach important things about footwork, climbing holds, and how to avoid being a gumby.
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They lived at the base of a 1,000-foot wall, but didn't know what climbing was, and anyway they were too poor to care. A free climbing gym and mentors changed that.
Hangboards are a useful tool for improving finger strength, but when used incorrectly they can cause injuries. Here's what you need to know before you start up a hangboarding practice.
Colorado climbers gathered in this limestone paradise for some fantastic climbing.
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Charles Dubouloz and Benjamin Védrines completed the first ascent of In the Shadow of Lies (WI5+ M5+ 90° ED) on the Himalayan peak.
Head Rush Technologies has launched the iQ Series—and it's destined to change indoor climbing as we know it.
It's that time of the year, when your hands numb out and dragging yourself outside to climb hardly seems worth the pain. Take cheer! Implement these simple tips and you'll be warm and toasty as ever.
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Six of the world's leading climbers take on one of the world’s last great climbing frontiers: the frozen towers of Antarctica.
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The American worked the route with U.K. climber Tom Randall, who sent on the same day.
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Getting outside on your period can be daunting, but it doesn't have to be.
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Falling straight onto the belay on a multi-pitch route is violent and dangerous. Add a layer of safety with the Fixed-Point Belay.
Mason Boos, 25, passed away on Sunday, October 10 after a fall caused by loose rock while scrambling third class terrain.
Climbers from all over joined the AAC in Wisconsin for another unbeatable weekend
Gaia GPS's premium accounts, available with your Outside+ membership, can be used to help you safely assess and navigate avalanche terrain.
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Pro climber and coach Justen Sjong teaches the basics of this powerful training tool.
Sugar gets a bad rap, but your body has to have to it. Questions are: How much is too much, and how much it too little? Sorting out what you need can give you just the boost you need to send.
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The route lay unrepeated, accruing rumors, for 18 years.
We are more susceptible to injuries the longer we climb. Follow this movement screen to understand when and how to push your training load.
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A 20-member expedition team was caught in a massive avalanche on October 1. Four climbers are confirmed dead, with two others still missing.
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Savor this five-pitch route outside Grand Junction, Colorado.
Sender Films’ Pete Mortimer shares his secrets to creating fresh, exciting climbing media.
Train on a train, at a desk, in the car, in a chair, on the plane. Seriously. You'll actually see benefits.
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It's an age-old problem, and a dangerous one. Here's three ways to minimize the risk.
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The original R1 fleece had a raised grid pattern on the inside, with a smooth exterior. The R1 Air, which came out autumn 2020, is all zig-zag, and comprised of hollow-core yarn.
Gear designer and engineer Kolin Powick thinks out of the box.
Chronic inflammation may be holding you back from reaching your climbing potential.
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Any seasoned climber will have that inevitable, stressful moment in the hills: nature's calling but you've got no TP to answer. Enter: the bidet.