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One climber’s trash is another climber’s trad rack

The Boulder local and her French partner simul-climbed the five-pitch route “bridge to bridge” in 37 minutes 8 seconds, shaving 32 seconds from the previous record.

The world’s second highest peak remains much more difficult and dangerous than Everest, but it’s rapidly commercializing. For true adventure, look beyond the mountain's standard routes.

An April Fools' Day joke that we're all relieved won't come true (at least for now)

“Route is much easier if you hire a mule”

On March 18, Stylos became the first woman to send D15+/D16- with her redpoint of Parallel World, a Derak Sokolowsk king line in the Italian Dolomites.

Watch the resulting near-miss in Yosemite.

When three pro climbers took ice axes to the famous rock climb D7 in winter, they were expressing a natural form of alpinism. Critics online thought differently.

While projecting a new 5.15a, Lightner forms an unlikely connection with "cancelled" Joe Kinder—without creating a redemption narrative.

Since January 20, the Trump administration has tightened travel restrictions for visitors while increasing penalties for breaking the rules.

With mandatory, sky-hook protected free climbing up to 5.12, ‘Gringos Locos’ is an apt route name.

In the week leading up to a popular climbing competition, some routesetters are trading power tools for picket signs.

Everything you need to know about the Magic Wand

There’s a lot to learn from this week’s video…

A pillar's verticality leads to strenuous climbing, and the skinniest of them are prone to collapse if conditions aren’t just right. We asked three expert ice climbers for their advice.

Mammut’s Alpine Core Protect Rope claims to be the most cut-resistant around. Here’s how it held up in the field.

Shoes, shades, and more

The story of California’s City Rock

Yikes!

This year's best climbing destinations, from Ecuador to Turkey

Pro climbers and coaches Hazel Findlay and Angus Kille marketed “Strong Mind” as a way to manage my fears. And I had plenty.

The untold riveting tale of the first female team to reach Denali's peak

A thankless rock climbing-adjacent dream job in the mountains

How Nathan Longhurst bagged 100 summits in 4 months

What’s the first rule of ice climbing again?

Takeaways for climbers from the finalized Bears Ears Management Plan

"Like scuba diving in the Sahara or surfing in Kansas"

Community leaders weigh in on how you can be an ally at the crag

A guide involved in rescuing three survivors explains what went wrong

A competitive gym climber stars in "Kirby’s Lessons for Falling (in Love)"

10 tips anyone can use to push their boarding grade

A big slip on a Yosemite classic

Chase some of the best single-pitch climbing between the Rockies and Appalachia

Honest, humiliating, and humorous secrets, defrosted after 17 years

A quick guide to visiting the world-class ice of Rjukan.

Petzl’s Alpen Adapt crampons can take you from WI5 pillars to Himalayan walk-ups. And everywhere in between.

Genevive Walker takes us BTS of her new film, shares the importance of mentors of color, and talks sending with Raynaud’s

El Cap’s upside-down flag, the park’s fired lone locksmith, and the safety of Yosemite climbing this season

Bat hooks, anyone?

Climbers score a huge win in the Red River Gorge

“Northern Patagonia is home to 120 climbing sectors, many of which are now at risk."

The media giant’s removal of a key climber in “Jirishanca” sparked intense debate in the climbing-film industry.

Take climbing and work life abroad where the visa options are good and the rock is better

“After 100 feet of climbing, you enter the crux—which is ultimately a run for the anchors.”

Patagonia’s new M10 Storm Pant has the greatest range of motion we’ve ever used. After a year of extensive field testing, we’re hooked.

After a YouTuber called into question his best-selling book about Mount Everest, Krakauer, 70, launched his own series of videos and essays to defend his work

Eugene Vahin passed away on January 23, after an unroped fall at The Junkyards, near Grassi Lakes, Canada.

The life and legacy of Niels Tietze

Flavie Cardinal and Jasper Pankratz established 'Todo lo que se Comparte', a 500-meter 5.11 A0 on Pirita Central, deep in the remote wilderness of Northern Patagonia’s Turbio valley.

Your best chance to save on new shoes before spring climbing season

Enter the extraordinary realm of Reagan the rope gun

This is the hardest pitch of El Chamán Loco, Runge’s winter project

Hill shares her latest projects and her hope for the future

The Strong Mind master discusses risk and her advice for moms and dads who climb

A whip at the clip in Kalymnos

Manalese passed away in a rappelling accident at Red Rock last January

Climbing caught up with the American sport climber shortly after she released her first EP on Spotify. We talked art, music, modeling, and what’s next.

Send us your tales of climbing love

aka, how to seduce your climbing partner

Petr Vicha and Danny Menšík freed the 450-meter northeast face of Poland’s highest peak, Rysy, over three demanding days.

Get the timing, destination, goals, and more right

Whether you’re shooting for billboards or Instagram photo-dumps, these cameras will make the most of your moment.

Have you ever been hosed by the gear on your harness? This climber sure has.

How climbers can use this newish grading tool made by French developers

Nathan Chaszeyka went into freefall after his Munter hitch unscrewed his carabiner while rappelling.

The story of a fateful El Cap egg swap mission

Here’s what I’m eyeing for my partner this year

Pro tips and fuel ideas for any climber

Conrad Anker, Jon Krakauer, Melissa Arnot Reid, and other prominent climbers and guides share their thoughts on the president's decision to rename North America's highest mountain

The climber *almost* found a good rest. Too bad it spit her off.

Including the infamous ‘Reality Bath’ (Canadian Grade VII Ice), 'Virtual Reality' (WI 6), and the 'Californiana' (5.10; 700m) on Cerro Chaltén.

An interview with the podcasting legend

Two rescues involving six climbers occurred simultaneously in Nevada’s Red Rock Canyon over the weekend. One resulted in a fatality.

The joys of redpointing The Green Mile

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.

"The Pinch has found a home in my pack, a beloved addition that I appreciate for its light weight, reliable belay orientation, and fluency with skinny cords."

A breakup letter to my human climbing partner

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.

The setting was spectacular, the medium completely inappropriate for a fall.

From a climbable cave and a deep water soloing wall to a dog park, these climbing gyms and facilities go above and beyond.