Ondra once again proved he’s still the best all-around rock climber alive. 

"Showed up in a swami belt, refused to use a belay device, and made fun of my figure-eight knot. One star."

A party of four climbers took a long fall after their anchor blew on an alpine route. Only one survived.

Whether you’re a cragger, alpinist, or office-to-gym rat, we’ve picked the best climbing packs for you.

When a young Trotter signed up for a dangerous backcountry big wall, he didn’t really know what he was in for.

“I want to redefine what we think of as possible,” McArthur said after his rapid ascent.

After sending 'Box Therapy' in 2023, which was then downgraded, Katie Lamb has climbed Yosemite's 'The Dark Side.'

We tested 10 waterproof jackets and pants—on everything from windy rock laps in Washington Pass to mixed climbs in Patagonia’s Torre Valley—to find which layers are worth your while.

We spoke to the British climber to learn how he managed one of the world's hardest boulders in under two weeks.

After 12 months of field testing, we can confidently say the Arc'teryx Vertex Alpine is our new all-around favorite.

Sometimes you just need a buddy to hold you accountable.

Extra height may not be a huge boon on sit starts and in steep caves—but vert climbers are sure to rejoice with a couple extra inches.

As wildfires increasingly affect crags around the world, we explore how best to approach the burnt stone.

Two climbers fell roughly 40 meters when their ice-screw anchor failed. The ensuing rescue was tactical and hard-fought.

Raboutou reveals why she wrote a letter to the route—and the beta that unlocked her success

The two legends wonder what, exactly, is the point of being a storykeeper.

I figured I knew what I was getting into. (I did not.)

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Yikes!

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

What’s the first rule of ice climbing again?

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

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

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.

Bat hooks, anyone?

“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.

“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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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."

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.

“Most choose to layback this beast, which makes the climbing easier, but adds an interesting challenge when placing gear.”

The story behind a new route up White Sapphire (6,040m), by Christian Black, Vitaliy Musiyenko, and Hayden Wyatt.

That's gotta hurt.

Whether your project is four bolts or forty, you’ve got to be able to hang on for the ride.

We published 51 new Weekend Whippers in 2024. These three are our favorites.

Coach and elite climber Cameron Hörst explains why climbers might not be strong enough for their project–and what training they should be doing instead.

For the second week in a row, this climber is lucky to be uninjured.

Babsi Zangerl just became the first person to free climb a route on El Capitan on her first try, without a fall. Her ascent closes a 30-year chapter of attempts.

Coach and elite climber Cameron Hörst highlights three all-too-common hang ups for sport climbers—and how to train them away.

Thankfully the climber was unharmed—though could have easily been gored.

When your kiddo mentions a sore finger that’s been hurting for days, take special note: kids aren’t immune to climbing injuries—and, in some cases, are even predisposed to them.

Cameron Hörst highlights two common hiccups in multi-session projecting—and how you can put them to bed.

Plus a bonus clip of this climber lacing it!

Japanese climbers Hidesuke Taneishi and Hiroki Yamamoto made the first ascent of the unclimbed Himalayan peak on October 31.

On November 11, 2021, my climbing partner and I weathered two avalanches while on an alpine climb in Canada. We were simul soloing and dumb luck kept us alive.

Full marks to the belayer for not taking their hand off the rope.

“It goes, boys!” Zangerl, 36, blasted up the 3,300-foot Free Rider (VI 5.13a) on her first attempt, without a single fall.

Did a foot jam flip this climber upside down? A long torso? Voodoo magic?

REI's Winter Sale includes hot deals on ropes, cams, quickdraws, and shoes—up to 60% off!

A Melbourne-based climber has a new vision for gym holds: art that climbs like rock. 

The Hydra swings just as good—or better—as the best of them. But its modularity is where it really shines.

Whether you’re picking gifts for a gym rat, a diehard alpinist, or any climber in between, our holiday gift guide has you covered.

Kille says this whipper was actually in the "no fall zone" but his belayer reeled in a good armful of rope to keep him off the ground. 

Cheers to soft, careful catches!

“Parks Victoria and the Victorian Government continue their destruction of the Australian climbing community by enlarging climbing bans at Mt. Arapiles,” writes Save Grampians Climbing.

The 34-year-old Slovakian alpinist fell into a crevasse after his rappel anchor broke.

Maybe it’ll clean up with traffic!

No kidding!

Maksym Petrenko was one of Ukraine’s strongest sport climbers in the early aughts. He was just killed in combat near Toretsk.

How do you know when it’s safe to return to climbing? When can you expect to send again?

Ethan Pringle has a close call on this serious and nails-hard pitch.