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Weighing In: Does Climbing Need an Eating-Disorder Intervention?
Eating disorders, dangerous dieting, and bad body images run rampant in the climbing community. We’re all playing a game with gravity, but what happens when we push our bodies and minds into unhealthy territory—and how do we stop it?
Island of the Gods
Bali, Indonesia, is known for its vibrant culture, yoga retreats, epic surf breaks, and lush jungle. However, there’s also a thriving climbing scene in this most unlikely of venues, proving that climbers will find community the world over.
The Climbing Q&A: Kolin Powick
How this guitar-obsessed “5.9-with-a-pack mountain guy” is working with the team at Black Diamond to drive refinement and innovation in their climbing gear
How to Climb Harder by Utilizing Power Screams
Shout, shout, let it all out. Harness your bestial power scream for ultimate sending
Are Climbers Today Better Than They Were 50 Years Ago?
Check out Corey Buhay's author page.
How Climbing Went From Fringe Activity to Sport
Check out Chris Van Leuven's author page.
Sand Rock, Alabama: With Easy Access Comes Great Responsibility
Check out Leann Hill's author page.
Photo Gallery: 50 Years of Iconic Climbing Covers
Take a glimpse into the past 50 years of Climbing Magazine.
Rock Art: Colin Howell—Igniting Passion and Art
Check out James Lucas's author page.
Editor's Notes: 50 Years and Counting… (Plus Spring 2020 Issue Preview)
Check out Matt Samet's author page.
2020 Gear Guide: Editors' Choice Awards
Our top climbing gear picks for 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Sport Climbing Kit
Our top eight choices for sport climbing gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Bouldering Kit
Our top eight choices for the best bouldering gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Alpine Climbing Kit
Our top eight choices for the best alpine gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Gym and Training Kit
Our top seven picks for the best gym and training gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Multi-Pitch and Trad Climbing Kit
Our top seven choices for the best multi-pitch and trad gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Basecamp Kit
Our seven picks for the must-have basecamp gear of 2020.
Editors' Choice 2020: Black Diamond Camalot Z4 and Z4 Offset Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Editors' Choice 2020: La Sportiva Solution Comp Review
Our top climbing gear picks for 2020.
Editors' Choice 2020: Metolius Light Rail Review
Our top climbing gear picks for 2020.
Editors' Choice 2020: Beal Birdie Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Editors' Choice 2020: Scarpa Booster Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Editors' Choice 2020: Edelrid Boa Eco 9.8mm (70m) Rope Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Editors' Choice 2020: Five Ten Hiangle Review
Our top climbing gear picks for 2020.
Editors' Choice 2020: Mystery Ranch Tower 47 Backpack Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Fixe Hardware Galvanized Wire Rope Draw & Steel Carabiner Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Fixe Hardware Roca 9.6 Siurana Endurance Rope Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Pongoose Climber 1000+ Stick Clip Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Pitch Six EyeSend Belay Glasses Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Metolius Super Chalk Bucket Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Red Chili Mystix Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Send Climbing Mini Slim Kneepad Review
Our top picks for the best gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Friction Labs Alcohol Free Secret Stuff Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Edelrid Herkules Boulder Bag Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Organic Dual Zip Backpack Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Makita Jobsite Fan Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Butora Icarus Approach Shoe Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Penguin Fingers Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Patagonia Women’s Hampi Rock Pants Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Petzl Dart Crampons Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Mountain Equipment Aerofoil Jacket Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Deuter Guide Lite 24 Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Edelrid Autana/Sendero Harness Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: The North Face Summit L6 Down Belay Parka Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Outdoor Research Inception Aerogel Gloves Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Chalk Cartel The Baller Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Metolius Wood Rock Rings Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: The North Face North Dome Pack Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Fixe Crunchy Chalk Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Scarpa Veloce Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Tension Grindstone Mk2 Hangboard Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Mad Rock Phoenix Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Edelrid Salathe Helmet Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Wild Country Zero Friends Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Sterling Quest 9.6mm (70m) Rope Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Outdoor Research Women’s Optimist Sun Hoody Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Mountain Equipment Dihedral Pant Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Rab Torque Light Women’s Pants Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Steeped Coffee Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Little Secrets Dark Chocolate Salted Caramel Cookie Bars Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Mountain Equipment Women’s Depiction Hoody Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Black Diamond Technician Approach Shoes Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Petzl Swift RL Headlamp Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Black Diamond Hot Forge Hybrid Quickpack 12cm Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Metolius Finger Tape Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: The North Face North Dome Chalk Bag Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Arc’teryx Alpha AR 20 Backpack Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Salewa Dropline Running Shoes Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Climbing Caption Contest Winner and Honorable Mentions (Spring 2020 Edition)
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Quick Clips: 13 Quick Fixes for Common Climber Problems (Spring 2020 Edition)
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Photo Gallery: 8 Old School Climbing Photos, Submitted by Our Readers
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Sending Indian Creek Cracks with Beer-Can Pro
Murphy climbing "Feliz De Fin" in Indian Creek Utah using predominately Pabst Blue Ribbon as protection and fuel.
Sincronia Màgica: Sílvia Vidal Opens New Route on Cerro Chileno Grande During Solo Expedition
Sílvia Vidal made a big-wall first ascent on Cerro Chileno Grande over the course of 33 days, solo and without communication to the outside world.
Chris Sharma Works Local Project at Cova de l’Ocell
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Pretty Strong Film Now on Vimeo
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No Man's Land Announces Virtual Flagship Film Festival April 9-12
Location: Anywhere you are
Watch Shawn Raboutou Make the First Ascent of Road Kill (V15) Highball
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How to Support Climbing Freelancers, Gyms, and Retailers During the Shutdown
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Climbing Hands: How We Evolve When We Push Ourselves in Pursuit of Pump
Check out Rachel Lance's author page.