Teaser: Adam Ondra's Project Hard (Silence) Documentary
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Climbing Holiday Gift Guide: Prohands Hand Exercisers
Maximum hand strength
2017/2018 Rock Climbing Shoe Review: 13 New Rock Shoes
13 new rock shoes for 2017/2018, fitted, field-tested, and put through their paces.
7 Stretches for Road Trips
Pro climber and yoga teacher Heidi Wirtz suggests seven ways to stay limber during long car rides.
People vs. Climbing Fail Compilation
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Climbing Holiday Gift Guide: Mystery Ranch SCREE Backpack
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By the Numbers: Yosemite Rockfall
The stats and science behind the Valley’s constantly exfoliating granite.
Outside Elbow Pain (Part 5): Correct Your Movement
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Climbing Holiday Gift Guide: Climbing Addicts Colored Chalks
Leave no tick marks.
Boulderer Falls, Pulls 300-Pound Block Off With Him
File this under "worst case scenarios."
Panther Gorge: The Remote Adirondack Moderate Mecca You’ve Never Heard Of
Panther Gorge is a hidden gem surrounded by New York's highest peaks.
Trad Skills: The Danger of Secondary Pulls
Internationally certified mountain guide Rob Coppolillo explains how extending your protective gear can help avoid accidents.
Climbing Holiday Gift Guide: sToKed Stuffed Waxey Chalk Bag
Stuffed with all of the climbing essentials.
Interview: How Adam Ondra Used Next-Gen Visualization to Send Silence (5.15d)
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Holiday Gift Guide: Black Diamond Stance Belay Insulated Pants
Warm, climbing friendly pants for cold winter conditions.
Interview: Coach Justen Sjong on Weight Training
Coach Justen Sjong weighs in on the potential benefits of pumping iron.
The Givers: Amanda Peterson—The Trail Guru
6 Selfless Climbers Working Hard to Keep Our Crags Safe, Healthy, and Open
3 Tips for Safer Bouldering Falls
Nina Williams shares three ways to improve falling technique so you can climb more safely and confidently.
Climbing Holiday Gift Guide: Alpine Start Instant Coffee
Quality coffee, instantly.
The Indo Project: Sasha DiGiulian in West Timor
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Re-Gram: Show Us Your Summit Yoga
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Photo Gallery: 4 Photos of Badass Women
Flash—Our monthly climbing photo gallery
Outside Elbow Pain (Part 4): Increase Strength
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Climbing Holiday Gift Guide: The Climbers, By Jim Herrington (Book)
An iconic book about our collective history by Jim Herrington.
Interview: Rob Coppolillo on the Up and Downs of Being a Mountain Guide
Internationally-certified mountain guide Rob Coppolillo talks about the rewards, and the risks, of his job.
Climbing Holiday Gift Guide: Native Eyewear Braiden Sunglasses
Versatile enough to hit the trails but was fashioned with the après in mind.
Train Like A Girl
Researcher Stacy Sims explains the sexism of the sports-science complex, and how to harness your womanly physiology for peak climbing performance.
Keita Kurakami Free Climbs The Nose!
Japanese climber Keita Kurakami has made the sixth free ascent of the Nose on El Capitan, a legendary feat on the world's most iconic big wall.
How to Build Symmetry with the System Board
Coach Justen Sjong explains the basics of this powerful training tool.
Climbing Holiday Gift Guide: Patagonia Cragsmith Pack
Gear storage made simple.
Comic: Climbing at the New
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Climbing Holiday Gift Guide: LifeStraw Universal
Turn your favorite water bottle into a powerful water filter.
Crusty Corner: The Top 10 Perma-Gumby Behaviors and How to Cure Them
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Climbing Holiday Gift Guide: Varier Move
Put some sway in your seat for better posture at work.
Climbing Holiday Gift Guide 2017
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Climbing Holiday Gift Guide: Peter Gilroy Jewelry
Handmade mountain-inspired jewelry.
Outside Elbow Pain (Part 3): Improve Mobility
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Climbing Holiday Gift Guide: Westmount Wine Holiday Gift Pack
Support the Access Fund and Protect Our Winters by drinking wine. That's a win-win.
Interview: Nina Williams on How She Approaches Projects
Pro climber Nina Williams talks about her mindset and training for taking on new challenges.
El Cap in a Golden Day: Alex Honnold Leads His Mother Up Lurking Fear
Dierdre Wolownick embraces retirement from 3,000 feet up
Madaleine Sorkin’s Top 6 Big-Wall Free Climbs
Pro climber Madaleine Sorkin shares her six favorite big-wall experiences.
Shauna Coxsey Tries Crack Climbing With Pete Whittaker
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Opinion: Chris Sharma's Polo Ad—Climbers, Cologne, and Confusion
Polo’s latest scent claims to “ignite the thrill-seeker in every man.” To climbers, it adds to an already complicated history of branding.
Interview: Heidi Wirtz on Balancing Climbing, Leading Yoga Retreats, and Philanthropy
Pro climber and yoga instructor Heidi Wirtz does it all.
Funny: All Mighty Stone(s)—Bouldering Photos Without Boulderers
A hilarious combination of bouldering and Photoshop.
Re-Gram: 9 Future Female Crushers
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3 Subtle Technique Tips for Advanced Climbers
Coach Justen Sjong shares three small changes that can make a big difference in your climbing.
The Firefly: Bail Without Leaving Gear
Start-up company aims to provide climbers a safe way to bail on bolted routes without leaving gear.
Outside Elbow Pain (Part 2): Pain, Inflammation and Tissue Overload
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Tribute: Hayden Kennedy and Inge Perkins
A beautiful tribute video, celebrating the lives of Hayden and Inge
North American Climbing Legend Fred Beckey Passes Away
Fred Beckey: January 14, 1923–October 30, 2017
Evolv Announces Two Year USA Climbing Sponsorship, Kai Lightner Signature Shaman
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Outside Elbow Pain: The Rock Rehab Pyramid
Part one of a weekly five part series about outside elbow pain (lateral epicondylosis).
A Portrait in Speed: Iranian Speed Climber Farnaz Esmaeilzadeh
Check out Alex Lubben's author page.
The Givers: Blake Bowling—The Hardware Man
6 Selfless Climbers Working Hard to Keep Our Crags Safe, Healthy, and Open
The Givers: Gabe Cisneros—The Environmentalist
6 Selfless Climbers Working Hard to Keep Our Crags Safe, Healthy, and Open
MoonClimbing Announces MoonBoard Masters Comp and New Hold Sets
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2017 Approach Shoe Review
16 killer kicks to get you from car to crag, and back again, in style.
2017 Approach Shoe Review: Treksta Libero
Locker Fit
2017 Approach Shoe Review: Scarpa Gecko
Cushy Stone Master
2017 Approach Shoe Review: Salewa Firetail 3 GTX
Wide Comfort
2017 Approach Shoe Review: Millet Rockway
Boss All-Arounder
2017 Approach Shoe Review: Mammut Wall Guide Low GTX
Scrambling Edger
2017 Approach Shoe Review: Mad Rock Topo Teal
Ultra-Light Urban
2017 Approach Shoe Review: La Sportiva TX4
Thunder Muscle
2017 Approach Shoe Review: Hanwag Makra Urban
Scramble Maniac
2017 Approach Shoe Review: Evolv Zender
Frontcountry Lovin'
2017 Approach Shoe Review: Cypher Logic Approach
Comfy Slab Master
2017 Approach Shoe Review: Boreal Sendai Vent
Alpine Agility
2017 Approach Shoe Review: Asolo Magix
Mountain Maestro
2017 Approach Shoe Review: Arc'teryx Acrux SL GTX
Wet-Conditions Pro
Interview: Madaleine Sorkin—To Train or Not to Train
Pro climber Madaleine Sorkin shares her training philosophy.
Yosemite's Camp 4 Expands, Adds New Facilities
Yosemite National Park implements road and campground Improvements along Northside Drive and Camp 4.
No Man's Land: The Rise of Women in Climbing
Check out Noël Phillips's author page.
Angy Eiter Becomes the First Woman to Climb 5.15b (Story + Photo Gallery)
Check out Chris Van Leuven's author page.
5 Nutrition Tips for Vegetarian Climbers
Heather Weidner shares 5 ways to stay healthy on a meat-free diet.
The Givers: Nathan Brown—The Man of Solo Action
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