When it comes to major injuries, everyone knows that the right call is to take the time needed to rehabilitate, while focusing on other forms of fitness training. However with minor tweaks, it may be possible to keep going without aggravating the injury further.
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Consume too few carbohydrates and you can run out of steam, but consume too little protein and you can feel sore and recover slowly. Balancing the two is an age-old struggle.
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North American CEO Kim Miller shares his personal history that led him to champion the Scarpa Athlete Mentorship Initiative
Colorado’s favorite ice park celebrates a return to normalcy with two ice fests, two comps, and a season like no other
A dispatch from the final stop of the American Alpine Club Craggin Classic 2021
Six surgeries in 13 months is a lot, and a lot of recovery and painkillers, and Kelly Cordes will tell you he was a little whacked even before that. An alpine, ice and rock climber, Kelly broke his ankle and pulverized his tib-fib ice climbing. He tore his knee. He destroyed his shoulder. But the worst insult was yet to come.“Leave it to me,” he says.
The climbers thought they might do a variation to the Steck-Salathé and brought a bolt kit—a decision that would prove crucial.
This is a big win for Midwest climbing.
Censorship, Mandates and Social Justice
Your phone can't help you find your way in the mountains if if the battery is dead.
Most athletes build a base of general strength before concentrating on specific disciplines. For most climbers it's the other way around.
“She’s my favorite international climbing partner,” says Kate Rutherford. "She can make ramen and tuna taste gourmet."
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The sixth-grader has previously won USA Bouldering Nationals, won a Ninja Warrior World Championship, and holds the six-year-old standing long jump world record.
Belaying can strain your neck, causing a host of health issues.
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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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