Brooke Raboutou and Drew Ruana Tick Hard Boulders in Rocky Mountain National Park
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Titan Project: Sabrina Chapman's Mission to Send Her First 5.14
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Access Fund Action Alert: Tell Congress to Reform Mining and Mineral Leasing Laws That Endanger Public Lands
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Deep Water: Psicobloc in Vietnam with Kyra Condie and Tim Emmett
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Eldorado Becomes Exclusive Distributor for the Crax Modular System From Jam Walls
The adjustable, interchangeable, and versatile volumes are available to order.
4 Climbs Honored With 2020 Piolet d'Or Awards
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Caveman: From V6-V10, a Joshua Tree Bouldering Classic
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Blind Climber Jesse Dufton “Non-Sights” Trad Route Forked Lightning Crack (E2, 5.10d)
Despite only being able to distinguish between light and dark, the British climber led the steep trad line on his first attempt
BLM Cancels Plans to Auction 85,000 Acres Around Moab Amid Pressure From Climbers
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Adam Ondra: How I Grade Routes
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Interview: Alex Megos Discusses the First Ascent of Bibliographie (9c, 5.15d)
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6.87 Inches: The First Ascent of Hong Kong's Lama Crack
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Watch Miles Adamson Make the First Ascent of Imposter Syndrome (5.14d)
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Alex Megos Sends Multi-Year Project Bibliographie, Suggests 5.15d
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Researchers Prove 80-Percent Ethanol Liquid Chalk Kills Coronavirus on Surfaces
A team at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus tested 80-percent ethanol liquid chalk on SARS-CoV-2 and found that it cleared 100-percent of the virus within five minutes
Wade Morris and Stefan Griebel Break Car-to-Car Speed Record for the Diamond
The team completed the roundtrip in 3 hours, 53 minutes, and 59 seconds, beating Dean Potter’s previous FKT by 5 minutes.
Kai Lightner Launches Climbing for Change Nonprofit to Facilitate Diversity in the Climbing Industry
The nonprofit will help fund programs to promote diversity and inclusion in the climbing community and equal access to outdoor endeavors.
The Grand Illusion (V16) First Ascent
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Adam Ondra: Sketchy Ground-Up Bolting on Czech Sandstone
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Nepal Announces Reopening of Borders, Climbing this Autumn
Nepal will resume domestic and international air traffic, and begin granting climbing permits for the autumn season.
AAC Sues the Council on Environmental Quality Over NEPA Changes
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[Climbing Book Club] Peak Nutrition: Smart Fuel for Outdoor Adventure
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Evolv Donates $50,000 To DEI Organizations From Proceeds of 2021 Zenist Collab Presale
Climbing community embraces collaboration between Evolv athlete Ashima Shiraishi and Los Angeles fashion brand Brain Dead
Watch Charles Albert and Seb Bouin Attempt Hard Chris Sharma Project "Rastaman Vibration"
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Trailer: Free as Can Be—Mark Hudon and Jordan Cannon Attempt Freerider
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Teenage Partners Crush Hard Trad in Eldorado Canyon, Eye Naked Edge Speed Record
Max Manson, 19, and Tanner Bauer, 16, are a young partnership sending hard, committing trad routes in Eldorado Canyon, Colorado
Gripped Film Picked Up for Distribution, Announces Release Date
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Adam Ondra Demonstrates his Bolting Process on a Potential 5.15d Project
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Laura Rogora Becomes the Second Woman to Climb 5.15b
Laura Rogora has redpointed Ali Hulk Sit Start Extension Total (5.15b) in Rodellar, Spain, placing her on a short list of elite climbers who have climbed the grade.
The Life of a Routesetter
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IFSC Golden Memories: Watch Some of the Best Performances in Recent IFSC History
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Congress Passes The Great American Outdoors Act
The Great American Outdoors Act has passed Congress with bipartisan support. It is a landmark bill to protect public lands in the United States.
Uncut: Watch Drew Ruana's Ascent of Box Therapy (V16)
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Catherine Destivelle Earns Piolets d’Or Lifetime Achievement Award
Destivelle becomes the first woman to receive the award since it began in 2009.
Alpine Climbing: 9 Must-Have Products
The snow has begun to melt. The granite has dried out. Tiny flowers are springing from the tundra. The climbing season that so many of us await all year has finally arrived—alpine season.
Watch Mason Earle's Battle With the Hondo Offwidth Project
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Drew Ruana Completes Second Ascent of Box Therapy (V16)
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Pachamama (5.15a) Step-By-Step With Cédric Lachat
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Ask an Editor: How Do New Routes Work?
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Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell Complete Continental Divide Ultimate Linkup in RMNP
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Alpine Knee: Is Van Life a Sacrifice—or Another Form of Privilege?
It may be time to rethink the mythology of dirtbagging.
Deal of the Day: 65% Off Mountain Hardwear Kor Preshell Hooded Jacket (Women's)
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Watch Sami Koponen Repeat 5.14b Deep Water Solo in Finland
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Walltopia Headquarters in Bulgaria Suffers Arson Attack Following LGBTQIA+ Support
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Caption Contest: Win a Petzl Meteor Helmet
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A Good Season: Jimmy Webb in Rocklands
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Unique Outdoor First Ascent Competition Launched in Italy
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Dr. Constance Lightner to Join USA Climbing Board of Directors
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Watch Giuliano Cameroni Make the First Ascent of Power of Now (V15)
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Incroyable: Italian Alpinists Open New Alpine Rock Route on Mont Blanc
A team of Italian alpinists has completed a new 290-meter alpine rock route on the Red Pillar of Brouillard.
Review: Nite Ize Radiant 314 Rechargeable Lantern
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Adam Ondra Teaches 11 Beginner Climbing Tips to Adam Ondra
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Watch Alex Megos Make the First Ascent of Upgrade U (V15)
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Access Fund: Save Exit 38 Crags at Mount Washington
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5.14c or 5.12d? The Story of Joshua Tree's My Idea of Fun
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World’s Tallest Climbing Wall Built on Copenhagen Power Plant
CopenHill, a futuristic energy plant, doubles as an urban recreation center for Copenhagen’s citizens.
Re-Gram: Show Us Your Climber Forearms
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Ikigai: A Short Climbing Documentary Promoting Diversity and Environmental Awareness
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Watch Sonnie Trotter's 2006 FA of the Notorious Cobra Crack
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Pocket Outdoor Media Acquires Three Divisions from Active Interest Media and Completes Its Series A Financing
Series A funding allows Pocket Outdoor Media to expand its active lifestyle business to over 20 new media businesses including Yoga Journal, SKI, Climbing, BACKPACKER, and Warren Miller Entertainment
IFSC to Resume Competition Season With Briançon Lead World Cup
Following a hiatus due to COVID-19, the International Federation of Sport Climbing announced that a World Cup climbing competition will be held in late August.
Review: Creag Men’s Quantum Lightweight Climbing Pant
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The Goofy, Fun Instagram Videos of Beau Martino
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Evolv Launches Exclusive Ashima Shiraishi X Brain Dead Zenist shoe
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Uncut: Anak Verhoeven Makes the First Ascent of Belgium's Hardest Route
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Ask an Editor: What Guidance Do You Have For New Climbers During COVID-19?
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Unsent: 100 Free Replacement Route Names
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Uncut: Robyn Erbesfield-Raboutou Sends Element of Surprise (V11)
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Yosemite Climbing Association Museum and Gallery Opening Delayed, Raising Money to Sustain During Pandemic
The Yosemite Climbing Association Museum and Gallery was set to open this spring, featuring artifacts and photographs from Yosemite’s climbing history, but was delayed due to the pandemic. Here’s how you can help preserve these artifacts.
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Watch Adam Ondra Make the First Ascent of Ledoborec (V16)
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Review: Hangdog Days, Conflict, Change, and the Race for 5.14 by Jeff Smoot
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The American Alpine Club Appoints Mitsu Iwasaki Chief Executive Officer
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First Ascent on the West Face of Trud Peak in Kazakhstan
Kirill Belotserkovskiy and Grigory Chshukin opened a new line on Trud Peak, completing a round-trip of the 1,200 meter line in 23 hours.
Not So Far: Three Alps First Ascents By Hervé Barmasse
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Unbelayvable: The Strolling Belay
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Documentary: K2 and the Invisible Footmen
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Not Climbing In Lockdown: Five Perspectives
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Access Fund Purchases Climbing Areas Outside Leavenworth, Washington
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The Mod Squad
Meet the tireless climbers establishing moderate sport routes around the country.