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Each January we post a farewell tribute to those members of our community lost in the year just past. Some of the people you may have heard of, some not. All are part of our community.

Each January we post a farewell tribute to those members of our community lost in the year just past. Some of the people you may have heard of, some not. All are part of our community.

Each January we post a farewell tribute to those members of our community lost in the year just past. Some of the people you may have heard of, some not. All are part of our community.

Each January we post a farewell tribute to those members of our community lost in the year just past. Some of the people you may have heard of, some not. All are part of our community.

Each January we post a farewell tribute to those members of our community lost in the year just past. Some of the people you may have heard of, some not. All are part of our community.

Each January we post a farewell tribute to those members of our community lost in the year just past. Some of the people you may have heard of, some not. All are part of our community.

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A run-in with an overconfident free soloist highlights the importance of looking out for fellow climbers

“Most choose to layback this beast, which makes the climbing easier, but adds an interesting challenge when placing gear.”

The story behind a new route up White Sapphire (6,040m), by Christian Black, Vitaliy Musiyenko, and Hayden Wyatt.

Diesel fumes be damned, the Pricecicle exceeds expectations

Could one tandem BASE jump change a climber’s POV on the high-risk sport?

The landowner cites “the climbers’ sense of entitlement”

Do’s and don’ts to deploy with your partners

That's gotta hurt.

How did our sport evolve in 2024?

Whether your project is four bolts or forty, you’ve got to be able to hang on for the ride.

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We published 51 new Weekend Whippers in 2024. These three are our favorites.

One climber’s quest for the promised land.

Coach and elite climber Cameron Hörst explains why climbers might not be strong enough for their project–and what training they should be doing instead.

The French superstar snags first ascent of ‘Wolf Kingdom,’ suggesting it’s on the harder end of 5.15c/9b+

For the second week in a row, this climber is lucky to be uninjured.

Whether you're brand new or just looking to improve, start here

For the first time in history, climbing in the Wilderness is legally protected

And climbers collectively breathe a sigh of relief

Hannes Puman becomes first to send the alt pitch to Changing Corners

Babsi Zangerl just became the first person to free climb a route on El Capitan on her first try, without a fall. Her ascent closes a 30-year chapter of attempts.

Find out why, plus see 4 words we’re retiring in 2025

Your guide to the 3 biggest (and only?) U.S. ice climbing parks

The dreamiest cragging, bouldering, and deep water soloing in the equatorial region

Coach and elite climber Cameron Hörst highlights three all-too-common hang ups for sport climbers—and how to train them away.

Thankfully the climber was unharmed—though could have easily been gored.

When your kiddo mentions a sore finger that’s been hurting for days, take special note: kids aren’t immune to climbing injuries—and, in some cases, are even predisposed to them.

The podcasts that the Climbing editors are listening to right now, from interviews and essays to training tips.

Outside Festival welcomes Hazlett to the lineup for the second annual Outside Festival in Denver’s Civic Center Park on May 31-June 1.

We caught up with Harrington about her recent ascent of The Nexus, aka the Niels Tietze Memorial Route.

Cameron Hörst highlights two common hiccups in multi-session projecting—and how you can put them to bed.

Plus a bonus clip of this climber lacing it!

After a lot of thinking, we've finally identified 10 reasons why dating climbers isn't the worst idea ever.

Japanese climbers Hidesuke Taneishi and Hiroki Yamamoto made the first ascent of the unclimbed Himalayan peak on October 31.

I spent 40 days working on Freerider before freeing it in a 16-hour push. Here's what I wish I knew at the start of that process.

On November 11, 2021, my climbing partner and I weathered two avalanches while on an alpine climb in Canada. We were simul soloing and dumb luck kept us alive.

Full marks to the belayer for not taking their hand off the rope.

Francis Sanzaro's classic book 'The Craft of Bouldering' puts bouldering into conversation with disciplines like dance, skateboarding, painting, martial arts, and parkour.

The deals we can't resist this year for rock, ice, and gym climbing

“It goes, boys!” Zangerl, 36, blasted up the 3,300-foot Free Rider (VI 5.13a) on her first attempt, without a single fall.

Did a foot jam flip this climber upside down? A long torso? Voodoo magic?

At Boyce Bouldering Park, you don’t need a pricey membership or an exhaustive gear list to send—all it takes is grit and a pair of sneakers. 

Michael Vaill and Tanner Wanish weren't exactly big names when they nabbed the speed record on the Yosemite Triple earlier this year. Now they've upped the ante.

REI's Winter Sale includes hot deals on ropes, cams, quickdraws, and shoes—up to 60% off!

Johnny Goicoechea—a.k.a. Johnny G—was a prolific bouldering developer in Colorado and Washington in the 2000s and 2010s.

While it can take effort to stay psyched when our mammalian inclination is to hibernate when it's cold, there’s something to be said for winter road trips and goals.

A Melbourne-based climber has a new vision for gym holds: art that climbs like rock. 

Bailey has now climbed both V17 and 5.15c—making him one of the most accomplished outdoor climbers of all time.

Five gear nerds tested 31 products, from carbon-fiber ice tools to top-of-the-line apparel. These six came out on top.

The Hydra swings just as good—or better—as the best of them. But its modularity is where it really shines.

Whether you’re picking gifts for a gym rat, a diehard alpinist, or any climber in between, our holiday gift guide has you covered.

Kille says this whipper was actually in the "no fall zone" but his belayer reeled in a good armful of rope to keep him off the ground. 

From jogging to stretching to high intensity intervals, here's what to do to support your goals.

'Dreamtime' was the world first proposed V15 boulder. In climbing it, Kiersch becomes the ninth woman to climb the grade.

Our tester found the Arpia—which is billed as a performance all-arounder for intermediate climbers—both comfortable and highly functional out of the box. But, at times, he yearned for a more specialized shoe.

Cheers to soft, careful catches!

“Parks Victoria and the Victorian Government continue their destruction of the Australian climbing community by enlarging climbing bans at Mt. Arapiles,” writes Save Grampians Climbing.

The 34-year-old Slovakian alpinist fell into a crevasse after his rappel anchor broke.

Or how many more pairs of rock climbing shoes you'll be able to wear through?

Outside and Bronco® SUV prescribe America’s most adventure-starved workers with an outdoor experience like no other

Will Bosi recently became the first person to climb four proposed V17 boulders. The catch: he's still not sure what V17 is.

Jason Crist is accused of nine felonies by three women. 

Maybe it’ll clean up with traffic!

For instance: When developing on "chossy" rock, it’s nearly impossible to draw a clear line between regular old cleaning, “aggressive cleaning,” and chipping.

Prior to climbing ‘Juneru’ in Albarracin, Spain, Thevenet had done numerous V13s and V14s.

Americans August Franzen, Dane Steadman, and Cody Winckler made the first ascent of Yashkuk Sar via the inspiring north buttress. They called their route 'Tiger Lily Buttress’ (AI 5+ M6 A0; 2,000m).

No kidding!

Tanner Wanish and Mike Vaill just beat Brad Gobright, Jim Reynolds, and Alex Honnold on the Yosemite Triple Crown. Wanish has only been climbing for four and a half years.

Armando Menocal, a Cuban-American civil rights lawyer and climber, dedicated decades of his life to ensuring the sport remained accessible.

Upside-down whippers are dangerous but almost always avoidable... so learn to avoid them.

Climbing and travel go hand in hand. But getting there with all your gear can be a pain.

Maksym Petrenko was one of Ukraine’s strongest sport climbers in the early aughts. He was just killed in combat near Toretsk.

How do you know when it’s safe to return to climbing? When can you expect to send again?