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The trick to getting your ideal summer cragging body? Redefine your ideal.

On May 10, 1996, an unexpected storm engulfed the summit of Mt. Everest, killing eight climbers. At the time, it was the deadliest disaster in the mountain's history. Twenty-five years later, scientists and the mountaineering community are still taking steps toward safer expeditions. But with the climate crisis taking its own toll on the mountain, climbing the world's highest peak may become more dangerous than ever.

Starting on May 21, wilderness permits will be required for all those who climb overnight in the Park. We talked with the park's Climbing Rangers and the American Alpine Club to learn more.

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Ancient Incans are said to have used alpaca for currency—they had their reasons.

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Win a brand new pair of shoes to celebrate their long awaited return!

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When Hawaii sent out a ballistic missile alert the author re-evaluated everything including climbing. This feature was included in "Best American Sports Writing," 2019.

Upgrade your training and enter to win a hang board from Trango.

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Don't be afraid to try something new. Alex's mom climbed El Cap at age 66.

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On September 5, 2020, Annie Weinmann took a 200-foot fall while soloing the North Chimney (5.4) on the Diamond, Longs Peak, in order to reach the start of D7. Here, she presents the details of the accident and dissects the series of decisions and events leading up to it.

The author has a moment of remorse when he makes up a story with a big pay off.

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He left us with nothing and everything.

Performance-enhancing drugs have been the bane of sports, and with climbing's Olympic debut, climbing competitors can expect additional scrutiny.

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It ain’t the new Sleepwalker footage… but it’s even better.

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Birth control pills contain estrogen, and this affects tendons and ligaments, which complicates the simple conclusion that hormonal contraceptives are bad for athletes.

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A TBI, a climb, and an altered state

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Climbing gyms were particularly hard hit by Covid-19. Rock City didn't make it.

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The softest hardshell is up for grabs, and you’ll wonder how you ever adventured without it!

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Despite the official party line from the Nepal government, Covid appears to be tearing through Everest Base Camp.

Turn your scruffy garage wall into a deluxe sending palace.

Usually the external dangers for climbers are loose rocks and the like. But turns out thorn bushes have it out for us, too.

How the USA Ice Climbing Team found purpose in the frozen damp of a Russian winter.

Seattle’s Vertical World climbing gym is fighting a $1,000,000 lawsuit brought by an injured gym member, who allegedly fell off an auto-belay route after failing to fully clip in.

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On April 11, 2021, 31-year-old climber Josh Ourada fell approximately 150 to 200 feet while free soloing Nutcracker, on the Manure Pile Buttress, Yosemite. Climbing magazine caught up with Ourada in a phone call to find out more details about the accident and to learn how his recovery is going.

Stop suffering with lightweight backpacking gear at the crag. Go heavy when you car camp—literally bring the kitchen sink—and watch your attitude, if not your climbing, soar.

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The words we attach to climbs have power—and every once in a while, are unworthy.

Cams and nuts can hold up against very high fall forces if placed correctly—but placing them correctly involves more than just shoving them in the first cracks you see.

The Eiger, Matterhorn, Grandes Jorasses, Petite Dru, Piz Badille and the Cima Grande.

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David Roberts, One of Climbing's Most Prolific Adventurers and Authors, Contemplates Risk Through the Lens of a Life of Climbing and a Cancer Diagnosis

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In this essay, Klaas Willems reflects on the struggles of living with cystic fibrosis during a pandemic, and discusses his decision to travel to climb despite the risks.

Most climbers go their whole lives without bouldering double digits. Robinson has sent thousands.

Reviewed: CAMP Alpine Express Draw

Patagonia may be known for its alpine routes, but the granite blocs scattered around El Chaltén and Torres del Paine National Park have caught the eye of many intrepid climbers. For BD Athlete Nalle Hukkataival, the allure of the boulders was enticing enough to dedicate a trip to Patagonia to sample and explore the blocs below the walls.

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Who says toprope whips can't be epic?

Tom Randall and Lattice Training are here to help you fix your training problems just in time to send your next project!

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The glory of climbing Mount Everest may last a lifetime, but the chemicals left behind will remain forever. The downstream effects will impact humans and the environment for centuries.

The Catalyst Grant looks to inspire, promote, and celebrate diversity and inclusion within the climbing community. This grant supports all climbing disciplines including bouldering, sport, trad, alpine, mountain running, ski mountaineering, peak bagging, or any other climbing endeavor.

Bronwyn Hodgins and Julien Bourassa-Moreau get creative on "Master Blaster," a devious roof crack in in Zion, Utah.

A new industry-wide shoe drive is helping to reduce waste and fight poverty around the world.

Because you can only patch something so many times.