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Editors Note: "During These Uncertain Times…" (Plus Summer 2020 Issue Preview)
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Théo Blass Becomes Youngest Person to Climb 5.14b at 10-Years-Old
The French climber sent Souvenirs du pic (8c, 5.14b) in less than 10 sessions. At 10-years-old, he is the youngest person to ever climb the grade.
French Competition Star Luce Douady Dies in Accident at Age 16
An apparent slip while approaching a cliff led to a fatal fall for the young French climber.
Climbing Caption Contest Winner and Honorable Mentions (Summer 2020 Edition)
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Quick Clips: 3 Quick Fixes for Common Climber Problems (Summer 2020 Edition)
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Photo Gallery: 16 Try-Hard Faces
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Anti-Racism Resources for Climbers
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Moab Climbing Areas Threatened by Oil and Gas Development
Enormous swaths of public land around Moab have been nominated for leasing to oil and gas companies, encompassing classic desert climbing areas. Public comment is open for the next 30 days to prevent leasing the land.
Alpinists at Large: The 1978 Attempt on the North Ridge of Latok I
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Climbing Magazine Supports Racial Justice
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Photo Gallery: 16 Scrappy Home Climbing Walls
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I Looked For Homophobia in Climbing and This Is What I Found
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Opinion: I Went to a Reopened Rock Gym During the Coronavirus Pandemic…and It Was Just Fine
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Johnny Dawes and the Story of Indian Face: the UK's First E9 Climb
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Watch Adam Ondra Make the First Ascent of Brutal Rider (V16)
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Summit Roundtable Podcast: Climbing in Uncertain Times
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Laura Rogora Sends Pure Dreaming Plus (5.15a/9a+)
The 19-year-old Italian becomes the fifth woman to climb 5.15, making a quick ascent of Pure Dreaming Plus just two weeks after outdoor climbing resumed in Italy.
Alpinists at Large: The 1981 Attempt on Mt. Siguniang in China
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Watch Oriane Bertone Climb a V15 First Ascent at Age 15
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Uncut: Brooke Raboutou Sends Muscle Car (V14)
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Young Guns Break The Naked Edge Speed Record
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The Fascinating + Convolted History of the Almighty Cam
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13 Great Climbing Films You Might Not Be Familiar With (And 5 of the Worst)
This list, compiled in the early days of quarantine, looks past the big films (Free Solo, the Alpinist) and instead suggests a few excellent but lesser-known films. Climbers Steve Bosque and Jim Disney suggested a few for this list. The ultimate selection was mine. At the time of compiling, all the films were available for free (somewhere) on the internet.
Mélissa Le Nevé Sends Action Directe (9a/5.14d)
The French climber becomes the first woman to send the classic route, which is generally considered to be the world’s first 5.14d.
The First Amputee Rock Climber: The Story of One-Legged Jim Gorin
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A Song for Tomorrow: Climbing in Zhangjiajie (Full Film)
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Cerro Kishtwar: An Ice Cold Story (Full Film)
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Interview: Nick Wilder's Return to Mountain Project
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Lotta Hintsa: From the Runway to the High Alpine
The Finnish supermodel has shifted her life’s focus to high-altitude mountaineering.
Unbelayvable: An "Interesting" Anchor
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Uncut: Andy Gullsten Makes the First Ascent of Silver Lining (V15) Highball
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Exclusive Gear Discounts for Summit Members
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Escalando Fronteras Raising Money to Feed Families in Mexico During COVID-19
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Climbing During the Pandemic: Access Fund Provides Expert Guidelines for Outdoor Climbing
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Pete Whittaker Responds to Readers' Crack Climbing Questions
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Watch Adam Ondra on the First Ascent of Bohemian Rhapsody (9a+/5.15a)
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Shift to Shift: The Working Climber’s Longs Peak Triathlon
After leaving work at midnight, two climbers embarked on a manpowered mission—80 miles of biking, 14 miles of hiking, and 1,700 feet of climbing—and got back in time to work the next shift. Well, almost in time.
Ask a Climbing Writer: Has Coronavirus Made It Hard to Find Writing Material?
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Italian Alpinist Matteo Bernasconi Killed in Avalanche
Respected Italian alpinist Matteo Bernasconi—known for difficult ascents in Patagonia—died in an avalanche while ski mountaineering in Northern Italy.
Uncut: Nathaniel Coleman on the First Ascent of Lee Majors (5.14d)
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Opinion: Why I Won’t Be First in Line to Return to Climbing Gyms
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The Enormoclimbs: An Abbreviated History of Chris Kalous's Climbing Career
A look at the climbing resume of Enormocast host Chris Kalous
Babsi Zangerl and Melissa Le Nevé Return to Rock With 5.14 Ascents
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Charles Albert: The Barefoot Climber
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The Dihedral Project With Mason Earle
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5 Exercises to Stay Mobile and Prevent Injury While Stuck at Home
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Climbers Acquire Monster Rock Outside Austin, Texas
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Adam Ondra Returns to Outdoor Climbing With Hard Local Ascents
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Watch Alessandro Zeni Make the First Ascent of 5.15b Slab Cryptography
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Video: Irene Yee Demonstrates Her Photo Selection and Editing Process
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Climb Your Home Contest Winner and Photo Gallery
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Interview: Kyle Walker Discusses His Second Flatiron Fall and the Controversy That Followed
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Interview: Kyle Walker Discusses His Second Flatiron Fall and the Controversy That Followed
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Black Diamond: We'll See You Out There
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France's Anouck Jaubert and Italy's Michael Piccolruaz Added to Olympic Roster
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Watch Jonathan Siegrist Make the First Ascent of One Hundred Proof (5.15a)
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Training Plan: Mantle/Press Out/Compression Strength Plus Thin Vertical Strength Program
Top climbing coach Dave Wahl's 90 day training program will turn you into a thin-climbing monster during quarantine, and build strength for powerful pressing and compression moves.
How to Solve a Problem: Ashima Shiraishi’s New Children's Book
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Climbing Areas Around the World Slowly Begin to Reopen
As the COVID-19 curve flattens in certain regions, restrictions are loosening and climbing areas are opening once again, though it’s not a free-for-all.
Watch Adam Ondra Send V15 on His Fourth Go After the Czech Republic's Lockdown Ends
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DIY: How To Build Cheap And Portable Crack Trainers
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Summit Roundtable Podcast: The Return of Climbing Gyms
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Ask an Editor: What Are Your Climbing Plans for the Year Amid the Pandemic?
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Jonas Winter Val Bavona Bouldering Edit
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Georgia Climbing Gyms Allowed to Reopen
Climbing gyms and other businesses have begun to reopen in Georgia, though some experts have suggested that it's too soon amid the COVID-19 crisis.
Stefano Ghisolfi is Keeping Busy During Quarantine With Monster Home Wall Projects
The 27-year-old elite Italian climber has shifted his focus from high-level outdoor projects to high-level at-home projects.
La Marion in Winter: A Quebec Mixed Climb
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Alpine Knee: Climbing's Women's Movement Has Room for Improvement
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Green Line: How to Make Your Gear Habit More Sustainable
The first order of business: Make it last
Malcom Daly in ICU After Suffering Stroke
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Re-Gram: Show Us Your Try-Hard Face
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Review: Stone Nudes: Climbing Bare
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Uncut: Watch Nina Williams Send The Shining (V13)
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The New Deal (5.14): One of the Joshua Tree's Hardest Routes Gets a Second Ascent After 22 Years
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The 2020 Hueco Rock Rodeo With John Sherman
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Legendary British Climber Joe Brown Dies at Age 89
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Uncut: Charles Albert Makes the First Ascent of No Kpote Only (Proposed V17), Barefoot
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Contributor's Corner: Checking in With Writer Corey Buhay
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Review: Crack Climbing: The Definitive Guide, by Pete Whittaker
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