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Messner was the first to climb Everest without oxygen. He has established upwards of 500 rock routes, made extreme desert crossings, polar expeditions and has written over 50 books. This is his ecstatic wisdom of a life spent on the edge.

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The mountains are perilous places; packing these 10 items can save your life.

David Roberts, who died on August 20, began his lifelong cost/benefit analysis of alpinism in his first book—written in nine days—the all-time classic The Mountain of My Fear.

The positive impact of Polartec’s textile and fabric innovations—from the invention of fleece to technologies for all conditions—cannot be overstated

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Most risk scientists live risk-minimal lives, but Robert Charles Lee and his wife, Linda Cook, devoted their spare time to alpine and ice climbing. Now retired, Lee has written a book about risk, climbing, and partnership. In this excerpt he writes about the time he broke the cardinal rule of ice climbing: don't fall.

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Goris made the third ascent (and first female) of the granite line in The Needles on August 25th

With four first winter ascents of 8,000-meter peaks, Simone Moro has taken the art of climbing in harsh conditions to new heights, but controversy plagues his climbing résumé.

From a way to get cheap sunglasses, to improving the cordalette, our readers have you covered with these tips.

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The Alpinist is a bold new film about Marc-André Leclerc, a cutting-edge Canadian climber. Leclerc died in an avalanche in 2018. This film pays homage with depth and complexity.

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Against a background of 10,000-foot peaks, icebergs, and the vast Atlantic Ocean, local Inuit kids in East Greenland are growing up stuck somewhere between traditional ways of life and the quickly encroaching modern world. Communities struggle with record suicide, alcoholism, and abuse rates. Four Icelanders and an American asked the question: Can rock climbing help?

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Foley, a designer at Arc'teryx, has done the first ascent of Squamish's new power-endurance test-piece

How an immigrant from Portugal helped create America's premier sport climbing destination.

Can we play to the strengths of our ages? Should we work more on power when we are young and endurance when old? How does our susceptibility to injury change over time and to what extent should we allow it to affect our climbing and training?

He became the third person in the world to climb a proposed 9c (5.15d) with a repeat of Bibliographie, but later suggested 5.15c

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Unencumbered by any gear—not even clothes—this guy was obviously having a great time recreating in the sunshine on a splitter day.

The classic story of the first ascent of the East Face of Moose's Tooth by climbing legends Jim Bridwell and Mugs Stump.

“When you climb at the Quarries, you get good at slab climbing or you leave.” John Strand

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From better boinking to a cleaner way to fill your chalk bag, savor these tips from climbers like you.

It's too beautiful. It's not crowded enough. You're better off at your local gym.

Gyms have a lot of rules and some of them might irritate you, but speed lowering is never a good idea

Most Olympians skipped the World Cup Lead in Slovenia, but the field remained world class.

When it was first climbed by Boone Speed in 1994, roughly four months before Kiersch was born, Super Tweak was the hardest route in America established by an American.

Vanhee did all three roof pitches (5.12c, 5.13c, and 5.14b) in a single 50-meter push. Imagine the rope drag?

In the first World Cup after the Olympics, the two Americans who did well in the Olympic run up cranked again, advancing to tomorrow's semifinals, while gold-medalist Janja Garnbret was her usual powerhouse.

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What would you scrawl in that space if given the opportunity and a stick of chalk? Something about someone? Places you want to visit? Faces you yearn to climb?

The (Somewhat Fictional) Birth of Valandré

Ashima sent Jade (V14) on what was supposed to be a rest day, in the rain. Were low expectations the secret sauce?

I hated this situation. I loved it, too. Not a soul, not even God, stood between me and the decision I faced. Do or fly.

This rock climbing road trip should be added to your bucket list

Dozens of climbing areas have been impacted by the fire, though the extent of the damage remains unknown.

The first ascent of Castleton Tower, the world's most iconic desert spire, went down 60 years ago. So what has changed—and what hasn't—since?

For big objectives you need big energy, who would know better than Emily?

Climbing your best requires finding alignment between what you eat, when you eat, and what you're trying to do.

Trango Tower? Mt. Thor? Lotus Flower Tower? Puh-lease. Those things aren't even near to the longest climbs in the world. For that you need to go sideways.

10 miles, 5,000 feet of vert including a romp up Longs Peak's Casual Route in just 3:26. What did you do before lunch?

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Climbing and life partner interviewed on eve of “The Alpinist” premiere recalls his process, extensive visualization, and the energy she called The Storm.

Is it true that the most effective way to improve your climbing is to simply climb? Yes. At least up to a certain point.

The definitive guide to being a rotting degenerate.

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A first-hand account reveals the cause of last week's deadly climbing accident in Eldorado Springs Canyon, Colorado.

Knowing the difference between good and bad bolts can save your life.

A young alpinist raised on climbing’s heroic tales finds himself a player in his own story.

A small but stoked and growing community makes the most of what they have.

Professional mountain guide Rob Coppolillo explains four ways simul-rappelling can be unsafe and why it might not actually save time.

Not enough chalk and you sweat off holds, but too much chalk can be even worse. We break down the science to find out the ideal dose.

Trying mini-projects, routes that will take you a few days instead of a few weeks, replicate the long-term project cycle in a compressed time period, simulating the mental and emotional components of limit redpointing.

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Sexualized characters, drama, sparkles, jerks who take the sport way too seriously... “Iwa Kakeru!” is a sadistic blend of everything we love to hate about anime and climbing.

With record-breaking heat grounding helicopters, the future of search and rescue—and park access—could be in danger.

DiGiulian posted on Instagram, "Thank you, Darek, for the incredible climb, I hope you know the positive impact you had on the climbing community."

If you were excited to watch Paraclimbing in the Olympics you will be disappointed—climbing's most inspiring athletes were left out.

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To alleviate 30-ish days of extreme ski traffic each year, the Utah Department of Transportation is deciding between two $500 million infrastructure projects, both of which would destroy priceless Utah boulders. Make your voice heard now.

Many climbing gyms face uncertain futures after being closed by Covid, then reopened at less than capacity. They need our help. Here's how you can make a difference.

Few climbers were as prolific in and out of the mountains as Roberts and he leaves behind a masterclass body of work.

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Bayes Wilder begins the climb with intricate sequencing and a comical whimper or two, protesting, "Ow, that hurts," upon reaching a knobby little prow hold.

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Climbing is a skill sport and simply working on your technique can improve your ability more than any fingerboard workout. Here's how to style your way to the next grade.

Tired of failing on single moves because you lack the power to do them? Then this power program is for you.