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For Safety’s Sake Don’t Do This: Let Your “Best Friend” Loose At The Crag

Doesn't seem like a big deal, your dog is behaved, right? Problem is, not everyone loves Fido.

Kevin Corrigan Aug 15, 2021
Skills

How Not To Epic (Hint: Be Deliberate)

Here are nine tips to keep you safe on your next big objective.

Jeff Achey Aug 13, 2021
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Want to Send Your Project? Try Fall Therapy

It's virtually impossible to try your hardest when you're worried about taking a whip.

Arno Ilgner Aug 11, 2021
Skills

What’s the Best Way to Treat Elbow Tendonitis? Keep it from Starting.

Injuries from elbow tendonitis and shoulder misalignment are far easier to prevent than to rehabilitate. Here are three simple exercises that should be part of your everyday routine.

Dave MacLeod Aug 11, 2021
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Climbing Nutrition: When Should You Use a Sports Drink?

Check out Brian Rigby's author page.

Brian Rigby Aug 9, 2021
People

Would You Amputate Your Leg to Continue to Climb? Craig DeMartino Did.

Adaptive climbers are taking the “dis” out of disability with their boundary-pushing accomplishments, and there’s nowhere to go but up.

Craig DeMartino Aug 9, 2021
News

For Safety’s Sake Don’t Do This: Get High and Climb

Looking for a partner on Facebook, one climber ends up with "Bob" who proceeds to hit the hippie lettuce before climbing.

Matt Samet Aug 8, 2021
Skills

Climb Long Routes Faster With This Simple Aid Trick

Check out Mark Synnott's author page.

Mark Synnott Aug 2, 2021
Skills

This Home Training Program Will Have You Locking Off Like a Monster

Top climbing coach Dave Wahl's 90 day training program will turn you into a lock-off monster.

Dave Wahl Jul 30, 2021
News

The Mental Health Benefits of Climbing

Getting out on the rock has greater benefits beyond simply being fun.

Katie Lambert Jul 29, 2021
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For Safety’s Sake, Don’t Do This: Crazy Cleaning

This climber made two big mistakes and was lucky to get away with them.

Kevin Corrigan Jul 18, 2021
Skills

Should You Ice a Climbing Injury?

Check out Dr. Lisa Erikson's author page.

Dr. Lisa Erikson Jul 8, 2021
Skills

Four Pro-Tips to Get You Passed Your Plateau

Check out Neely Quinn's author page.

Neely Quinn Jun 20, 2021
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5 Climbing Board Games

A handful of climbing board games to scratch the itch when you can’t make it to the wall or mountain.

Climbing Magazine Mar 1, 2021
People

Kyra Condie "Worked Really Hard for This"

Check out Jonathan Vickers's author page.

Jonathan Vickers Feb 23, 2021
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Toya Eastman’s Women Warriors

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Jonathan Vickers Feb 23, 2021
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Between Pembroke and the Deep Blue Sea

Adventuring on the sea cliffs of southern Wales

Mike Hutton Feb 23, 2021

25+ Ways To Be A Better Belayer

All climbers should strive to refine their belaying practices throughout their climbing career, which means learning and practicing the subtleties that make a truly great belayer.

Jan 31, 2021
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Nirmal “Nims” Purja: The Man Who Climbed K2 in Winter Without Supplemental Oxygen

An elite solider and elite climber, Nims led the first winter ascent of K2 without supplemental oxygen.

Bennett Slavsky Jan 22, 2021
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Young, Rackless, Cold, and Psyched

Forging a partnership on The Young and the Rackless in sub-par conditions.

Bennett Slavsky Jan 7, 2021
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Someone Should (Pay To) Fix This Bolt: The Actual Cost of Re-Bolting

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Dakota Walz Dec 16, 2020
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How to Date A Mountain Guide

Dating a mountain guide can sound sexy, but there’s a lot of fine print. Here’s a primer.

Corey Buhay Dec 15, 2020
Skills

Why We’re Afraid To Dyno

Check out Carlo Traversi's author page.

Carlo Traversi Nov 24, 2020
People

Not Good Enough: Self-Worth, Anxiety, and the Pursuit of 5.14 Trad

Molly Mitchell shares her journey to climb China Doll (5.14 R) while navigating generalized anxiety disorder.

Molly Mitchell Oct 27, 2020
Skills

Why We Wobble

Understand, manage, and channel your anger to climb your hardest

Hannah Gartner Oct 27, 2020
Skills

Overcome Your Fear of Falling: Part 2—Falling is a Skill

When we practice falling, we’re practicing a physical skill, but we’re also addressing fear and how the mind uses attention, which are mental-training issues.

Arno Ilgner Sep 21, 2020
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Sincronia Màgica: Isolation in Patagonia

Sílvia Vidal spent nearly two months alone in Patagonia while completing a solo first ascent on El Chileno Grande, unaware of the unfolding pandemic in the outside world.

Bennett Slavsky Jul 15, 2020
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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.

Cameron M. Burns May 27, 2020
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Unbelayvable: An "Interesting" Anchor

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Matt Samet May 19, 2020
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DIY: How To Build Cheap And Portable Crack Trainers

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Dakota Walz Apr 29, 2020
People

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?

Caroline Wickes Apr 14, 2020
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Butora Icarus Approach Shoe Review

Our picks for the best gear of 2020.

James Lucas Apr 14, 2020
Skills

Overcome Your Fear of Falling: Part 7—Conclusion

Your mind is motivated by achievement, causing you to easily slip into practicing falling to get it over with.

Arno Ilgner Mar 28, 2020
Skills

Overcome Your Fear of Falling: Part 6—Skills and Drills

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Arno Ilgner Mar 20, 2020
Skills

Overcome Your Fear of Falling: Part 5—Incremental Skill Building

This lesson builds on everything you've learned by outlining components for building your falling skill incrementally.

Arno Ilgner Mar 13, 2020
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Get Better At Crack Climbing: Practice And Train At Home

Just a few bits of wood and expert know-how are all you need to master the art of hand jamming.

Kevin Corrigan Mar 12, 2020
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For Safety’s Sake… Yell Something!

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Matt Samet Mar 10, 2020
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Do You Really Need Those Hyper-Aggressive Shoes?

Do you? Really?

Bennett Slavsky Mar 10, 2020
Skills

Overcome Your Fear of Falling: Part 4—Know Your Motivation

You may do everything right and still injure yourself. Climbing and falling are like that. But, you can mitigate this possibility by being skeptical of the mind—your mind.

Arno Ilgner Mar 7, 2020
Skills

Overcome Your Fear of Falling: Part 3—Understand Your Fear

Falling isn’t something you can decide not to do, it’s one consequence of your choice to climb. Embrace it responsibly.

Arno Ilgner Feb 20, 2020
People

All the Way Down and Out: Lessons From the Colorado Alpine

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Bennett Slavsky Feb 14, 2020
Gear

Mixed Metals and Galvanic Corrosion: Why Our Bolts Go Bad

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Bruce Hildenbrand Feb 4, 2020
Skills

How to Shift Your Focus Into the Present to Manage Fear—Including Your Fear of Falling

Why “get ‘er done” doesn’t work

Arno Ilgner Jan 14, 2020
Skills

Escaping Tunnel Vision: How to Fight Climbing Blinders With Paige Claassen

Tunnel vision can be just as debilitating as fear or pressure for climbing performance. Tips for thinking and climbing your own way.

Paige Claassen Dec 14, 2019
Gear

How to Keep Your Climbing Shoes in Top Condition, With Paige Claassen

Climbing shoes are precious to each and every climber. They’re expensive and a literal pain to break in. So how do we prolong the life of our greatest performance enhancing tool?

Paige Claassen Dec 4, 2019
People

America’s Greatest Alpinist Also Sport Climbs 5.14

Taking a break from his training dojo in Estes Park, Colorado, one of the world’s best all-arounders talks about hard climbing, the risk in alpinism, his low profile on social media, and balancing life as a father and pro climber.

James Lucas Nov 5, 2019
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Public-Private Partnership: How Reimers Ranch Became the Model for Climbing Access in Texas

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Rye Druzin Oct 9, 2019
Skills

Monday’s Climbing Gear Hacks: Emergency Belay Device, A Poop Bag, Repurposed Fanny Pack

Our savvy readers submitted these four tips from the field that can help you out of a tight spot, or just make your day at the crag or on the wall more efficient and enjoyable.

Climbing Staff Oct 4, 2019
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Greens Cliff: New Hampshire’s Mega Backcountry Destination

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Josh Laskin Sep 10, 2019
Skills

Get Better, Not Stronger: Improve Your Pacing

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Rob Pizem Sep 9, 2019
People

The Climbing Q&A: Lonnie Kosuko Kauk

Born and raised in Yosemite Valley, Ahwahneechee Tribe member—and pro climber/snowboarder—Lonnie Kosuko Kauk is taking Valley climbing to the next level, with 5.14 cracks, 5.14+ projects, and beyond.

Chris Van Leuven Sep 6, 2019
Skills

6 Weeks to Stronger Fingers: Anticipating and Avoiding Injury

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Jonathan Siegrist Aug 14, 2019
People

Ah Yes: The Red-Tag Dilemma

Check out Matt Samet's author page.

Matt Samet Jun 26, 2019
Gear

Review: Five Ten Five Tennie Approach Shoes

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Matt Samet Jun 13, 2019
Gear

Evolv Rebel Review

Our top climbing gear picks for 2019

Matt Samet May 15, 2019
People

How A Rope Soloing Fall Made Me Rethink My Obsession with Goals

A dedicated climber plummets through three life-altering seconds.

Jeff Elison Apr 26, 2019
Gear

Review: Salewa Wildfire Edge Approach Shoe

Check out Chris Weidner's author page.

Chris Weidner Apr 16, 2019
Skills

Climbing Nutrition: The Benefits of Different Caffeine Sources

Check out Brian Rigby's author page.

Brian Rigby Apr 3, 2019
Skills

Mind Your Manners: Ten Ways to Not Be a Bruh-Brah at the Crag

Check out Heather Weidner's author page.

Heather Weidner Jan 30, 2019
Skills

Climbing Nutrition: What Do We Really Know About CBD?

Check out Brian Rigby's author page.

Brian Rigby Jan 25, 2019
Skills

Injury Prevention Quick Tip: Preventing a Hip Labral Tear

Check out Dr. Jared Vagy's author page.

Dr. Jared Vagy Jan 23, 2019
Skills

Injury Prevention Quick Tip: Preventing Knee Pain

Check out Dr. Jared Vagy's author page.

Dr. Jared Vagy Jan 17, 2019
Skills

How to Be a Well-Rounded Climber

Check out Nina Williams's author page.

Nina Williams Jan 10, 2019
Skills

Injury Prevention Quick Tip: Preventing a Hamstring Strain

Check out Dr. Jared Vagy's author page.

Dr. Jared Vagy Jan 4, 2019
Skills

Gym to Crag: How to Rock It Outside

Make the most of the strength you've gained climbing inside with these tips for transitioning to real rock.

Heather Weidner Dec 20, 2018
Places

Climbing in the Far North: The Future of Interior Alaska’s Climbing Scene

Check out Isaac Simonelli's author page.

Isaac Simonelli Dec 6, 2018
Skills

The A+ Belay: Making the Grade, One Life at a Time

Check out Heather Weidner's author page.

Heather Weidner Dec 3, 2018
Photos

Photo Gallery: The Films of Reel Rock 13

Check out Climbing Staff's author page.

Climbing Staff Nov 16, 2018
Skills

5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Wait Till 2023 to Start Training

Set yourself up for sending success next year by getting a head start on training now—while still enjoying some holiday treats.

Liz Haas Nov 13, 2018
People

Free Solo: One Man’s Quest for the Ultimate Abs

Check out Rex Dangerman's author page.

Rex Dangerman Nov 7, 2018
Photos

The 2018 Photo Annual Gallery: 18 of the Year’s Best Climbing Photos

Check out Climbing Staff's author page.

Climbing Staff Oct 26, 2018
Skills

Huge Gains, Less Pain: Focus on the Rest to Climb Your Best

Check out Heather Weidner's author page.

Heather Weidner Oct 10, 2018
Skills

Climbing Nutrition: Maintaining Weight? Don’t Sacrifice Performance

Most climbers are not actively pursuing weight loss, but their diets passively reflect the desire to be light, which can hold them back.

Brian Rigby Oct 8, 2018
People

The Climbing Q&A:  Pro Photogapher Savannah Cummins

With big-mountain trips to Alaska, India, and Antarctica, Savannah Cummins is fast becoming known for her alpine and rock-climbing photography.

Bailey Batchelor Oct 5, 2018
Places

Frozen in Time: The New School Sport Climbs of the Flatirons, Colorado

Due to a bolting moratorium from 1989-2003, climbing activity essentially “froze” in Boulder's Flatirons, making them a living museum. The new routes that have gone up since 2003? Few and fantastic.

Matt Samet Sep 20, 2018
People

The Climbing Q&A: Barbara "Babsi" Zangerl

The Austrian Barbara “Babsi” Zangerl has ticked V13, 5.14d sport, 5.14 trad, the Alpine Trilogy of 5.14-, multi-pitch, high-altitude free climbs, and some of the hardest free routes on El Capitan, making her one of the best, most versatile climbers in the world.

Julie Ellison Aug 28, 2018
People

Turbo Charged: The Remarkable Energy and Drive of Michaela Kiersch

Check out James Lucas's author page.

James Lucas Aug 21, 2018
Skills

The Dawn Wall: A Tale of Two Rock Stars

How Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson prepared for the climb of their lives.

Climbing Content Specialists Aug 20, 2018
Photos

Squamish Exposed 2018: 14 Photos From the Arc’teryx Climbing Academy

Check out Arc’teryx's author page.

Arc’teryx Aug 6, 2018
News

Chantel Astorga and Anne Gilbert Chase Complete Denali’s 9,000’ Slovak Direct

Chantel Astorga and Anne Gilbert Chase’s ascent of the Slovak Direct—from June 2 to 5—marks the first female ascent of the 9,000-foot route, and the second time an all-female team has climbed an Alaska Grade VI.

Chris Van Leuven Jun 15, 2018
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