Heed these 10 principles of neuroplasticity and motor learning to increase your performance. Ignore them and you can expect to languish in a never-ending plateau.

This climber totally mismanaged his rope’s position.

Brette Harrington and Marc-André Leclerc were the first to climb the stunning granite wall. After Leclerc died, Harrington kept going back.

“I guess the lesson learned is: Can never be too careful on runout slab.”

Six climbers spent 65 days in Greenland, first kayaking hundreds of kilometers then climbing 'Sea Barge Circus' (VI 5.11+; 900m) over 20 days.

Kevin Lindlau has made the first repeat of a D16 route in Italy, solidifying the lofty grade.

“Looking back, it was a big mistake to not wear a helmet. I totally overestimated the steepness of the wall.”

Kitty Calhoun has climbed hard alpine faces around the world, but her biggest struggles have come at home: dealing with death, identity, and a complex family history.

You don’t see this everyday.

The John Lauchlan Memorial Award is Canada’s biggest alpine-climbing grant, having funded trips to Patagonia, Alaska, and the Himalaya for 30 years. Apply for this year’s award by January 31.

'The Dark Side' is a deceivingly simple-looking line located on the Thriller Boulder, in the woods adjacent to Camp 4.

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 and contributed to climbing.

On short climbs, maybe don’t run it out.

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 and contributed to climbing.

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 and contributed to climbing.

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 and contributed to climbing.

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 and contributed to climbing.

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 and contributed to climbing.

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 and contributed to climbing.

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 and contributed to climbing.

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 and contributed to climbing.

This climber’s takeaway? Don’t change shoes between attempts.

Wybrow was descending from an ice climb in the Canadian Rockies when he and his girlfriend were struck by an avalanche.

Well, this is sobering.

Most climbing clinics have boring agendas of played-out rope skills. Here are the clinics we actually need.

Has a climb ever refused to let you fail?

The new Netflix documentary highlights the “rivalry” between solo alpinists Dani Arnold and the late Ueli Steck.

Soft yet flat performance shoes are rarely done well. Nice work, Scarpa.

Historically, climbers cut their teeth with the help of guides or mentors. Now, a new climber can follow, scroll, and like their way towards proficiency. Or can they?

“It was probably too big of a grade jump!”

We chatted with a few industry experts to better understand the strengths and weaknesses of each product. 

Hörst spoke with Climbing the day after his ascent on downgrading, kneepads, and keeping grades with the times.

Closures of famous crags are encouraging new development further afield, and widening the often-insular route-development community.

Because big differences in weight—surprise!—make a difference.

Here are some favorites from our team, which range from $20-$350, and are sure to be appreciated by beginners and seasoned tool-swingers alike.

After her fall, Whitney Clark crawled for 2.5 hours down talus and scree to reach a rescue helicopter, but ultimately suffered only minor injuries.

With 'Round Trip Ticket' (M7 AI5+ A0), Alan Rousseau, Jackson Marvell, and Matt Cornell have established one of the most impressive Himalayan routes in recent memory.

“This was my first time ever falling while clipping. A huge but very safe fall.”

Earlier this month, the Verzasca Dam in Ticino, Switzerland, saw the return of the Red Bull Dual Ascent for its second iteration. Twelve mixed-gender teams of climbers battled it out on the 720-foot-high concrete wall, culminating in a nail-bitingly close final for Jenya Kazbekova (Ukraine) and teammate Alberto Ginés López (Spain), and the sibling team of Jernej and Julija Kruder (Slovenia), who ultimately claimed first place.

Their 2,100-meter route was graded ED, a terse grade that feels appropriate for the duo’s proudly minimalist climbing style.

It was the 23-year-old’s third free route on El Cap, after 'Golden Gate' and 'Freerider' in a day.

“I’ll be back for you, 'Prime Directive.' Hopefully with someone who will hang the draws for me.”

No shoes, no problem. The barefoot Frenchman is back with another potential V17, 'L’Ombre du Voyageur.'

After four seasons of work, Sabourin has become the first person to repeat Mason Earle’s trad route 'Stranger Than Fiction' (5.14), at Bartlett Wash outside of Moab.

Andrey Stepanov failed to adhere to safety requirements while planning a 2022 expedition.

Sometimes, at hanging belays, there’s nowhere to hide.

The Kong Panic Draw has an ingenious “stick clip” design to skip cruxes and reachy clips.

As good as Roper was at writing and editing, he was also one heck of a climber whose résumé during the Golden Age of Yosemite put him amongst the best of his generation.

The classic mistake is to listen to your natural instinct to save yourself by jumping from an easy warm-up route onto your target onsight for the day.

A magazine can dream.

We would have done a few things differently here.

“The belayer and I were aware of his left leg under the rope but we let him focus on his climb.”

Climbers from Canada, France, and the U.K. will be awarded in Briançon, France, in November. American George Lowe will receive the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award.

‘Prayer for a Friend’ joins a growing list of impressive multi-pitch free climbs in Washington.

Plus: Anak Verhoeven sends yet another 5.14d/15a, and Access Fund is donating $10,000 to replace bolts at your favorite crag.

The 18-year-old college student passed away after a fall from the anchors of a sport route. 

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 and contributed to climbing.

A quick, attentive belay prevented a gnarly ground fall.

Two American women vying for the 8000er record and their guides were swept away by the slide on the famed Chinese peak. One U.S. climber and a Sherpa guide are confirmed dead.

We’d want this belayer at the end of our rope.

Plyometrics involve rapid muscle stretching and contraction to increase power production. For a climber, this means the ability to move quickly off a hold with a large amount of force.

The Venturas have been posted in the Red River Gorge for 40 years. A first-time visitor experiences the magic for himself.

Yikes.

The weekly roundup: Niky Ceria taps Finland's unbelievable bouldering potential; Patagonia's Aguja Standhardt is climbed in winter; Beckett Hsin (14) climbs stout V14; Connor Herson and Fan Yang add 2,000-foot 5.13+ to Mt. Whitney's East Face.

Nearly every move a climber makes is based around the center of the body, the core. The stronger the core, the easier climbing becomes.

Climber in critical condition following gear-ripping fall on pitch four of The Great White Wall

“I knew the crimp was a bit suspect, but it made the first crux flow better, so I just went for it.”

309 hectares of old growth forest protected in perpetuity in “The Yosemite of South America”

Jerry Gallwas made history when he climbed the Northwest Face of Half Dome with Royal Robbins and Mike Sherrick in 1957. Then the army, raising a family, and a 150-foot fall changed his priorities.

Read it all in our weekly news roundup.

Seriously. It’s not pleasant.

The British crack guru hopes to link it into a massive single pitch this month.

The National Park Service is implementing a temporary area and trail closure while the crack is investigated further.

The Konseal looks a little unorthodox but it is the most practical and comfortable all-day rock harness I’ve had the pleasure of abusing.

There’s a lot to learn from this video.

Salvaterra climbed around the world with true dedication—especially in Patagonia. Guidebook author Rolando Garibotti called Salvaterra “The most devoted and committed lover Cerro Torre has ever had.”

Liza Mills has climbed 25 Grade V (or harder) walls, had epics with Lynn Hill, sailed across the world in a 35-foot sailboat, taught art in a city dubbed its state’s “murder capital,” and, at 48, still climbs 5.13. And she has big plans ahead.

The Weekly Roundup: 12-year-old Bayes Wilder sends 5.14c, Laura Rogora onsights 5.14b (while hanging draws!), Everest prices are sky rocketing, and Seb Berthe flashes 'Rayu' (5.14b; 2000ft).

“I got the pitch dialed but my arms were so pumped that I couldn’t quite put it together.”

More climbers than ever are stirring collagen into their morning coffee, or snacking on gelatin, trying to keep their tendons healthy. But are these supplements actually helping?