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?

The Sourdough and Blue Lake Fires shut down the only road through the park, preventing climbers from accessing the area’s premium alpine granite.

The fall is safe, at least, if a bit exciting.

The 20-year-old sent four 5.14s (two trad, two bolted, all classic) and two 5.13 stem corners, in just over a month.

Perhaps most exciting is the Generator’s sub categories: mid top or low, and high- or low-volume fit.

Plus the two best climbing films of the week.

Sometimes it’s better to stay on-edge.

Hit a plateau? There’s no need to switch up your training routine, nor incorporate hangboarding. All you have to do to boost your climbing grade is relocate. To the Midwest.

After watching ‘Free Solo,’ the social worker knew he wanted to try climbing. Only his own doubts stood in his way.

Vedauwoo’s crack boulders are just as quality as its soaring splitters, yet their low height and minimal rack make them far more accessible.

Retreating ice continues to yield bodies across the Alps

Faced with a serious pump, this climber tried to clip in a very strenuous position.

Pelvic problems are overwhelmingly prevalent—but they do not need to be accepted as part of life.

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.

The film takes us from glacier to summit, highlighting the tip-thrashing cracks, portaledge cook-offs, and poopy travails of living on a wall.

Projecting is intimidating—especially if you’re working this airy route.

So where are all the climbers?

Their commitment, at least, deserves high praise.

Todra Gorge has world-class limestone with hundreds of routes for every skill level. Here’s what to know when planning a trip. 

The crux of 'Magical Thinking' has an 80-plus-foot fall potential—with a leg-snapping slab lurking below.

Stick-clipping can be a safe way to start your route. But only if you do it right.

The story of the deadly avalanche in October 2022 on India’s Draupadi Ka Danda II.

This isn’t a guide to 2025's flashiest bivy gear—although there are some instant-classics included below. This is the gear we return to time and again when we’re headed for the hills.

After his brother was paralyzed from the waist down, the climber was determined to make big adventures accessible for everyone.

After quitting climbing to join a Swiss monastery in the early 2000s, Berthod returned to Squamish with two goals.

Climbing falls can be disorienting and unexpected. Why not wear a bucket?

This one will make your palms sweat.

Use these stretches as a way to balance your time hangboarding, climbing, or at home to keep your hands, wrists, fingers, and elbows strong and mobile.

The 22-year-old spoke with us about 'Law'—the hardest route of his career—and his desire to bolt hard new American lines.

THE WEEKLY ROUNDUP: Daniel Arnold links up 5,000 feet of Swiss granite in 9.5 hours; Rachel Pearce ticks two runout 5.13s in a week; a first-ascent spree in the Karakoram; Ontario's amazing limestone cragging is at risk of closure; Leo Bøe hangs on for a battle with 'Thor's Hammer' (5.14d).

So close…

Austin Howell soloed harder and more often than almost anyone else in the country, documenting his exploits on Instagram and a podcast. But behind the scenes his mental health was faltering.

THE WEEKLY NEWS ROUND UP: Italian alpinists establish 'Gold Rush' (5.12a A1+; 1,970ft) on their first trip to Alaska; Drew Ruana has his "best week ever"; Katie Lamb makes the probable first female ascent of 'Chocolate Jesus' (V13).

And how to prevent these simple mistakes.

What was once grippy, clean stone can devolve to a soapy mess.

Climbing was no longer about having fun—it was about fulfilling potential. I was getting stronger, but my ability to connect to anything other than my own small world had withered.

The world’s highest tattoo parlor just opened up at everyone’s favorite climbing destination.

There’s plenty to learn from this one.

The transgender athlete found his strength in an unlikely place: on the reality competition show ‘The Climb.’

Jesse Dufton recently became the first blind person to FA a multi-pitch. But he’s indifferent to “firsts.”

Laybacking cracks works well—until it doesn’t.

Some blame the weather, while others point the finger at the economic trends that are shaping Himalayan mountaineering.

‘Both & Neither’ profiles two Mexican American climbers who have spent their lives attempting to bridge their two cultures, trying to find a space that feels like home.

Critiques are tough—but so is belaying. Here’s to approaching both with caution.

THE WEEKLY ROUNDUP: Duo climbs 100 V6s in a day; Niky Ceria logs a highball stunner; One of the UK's hardest boulders is downgraded; Amity Warme ticks 'Father Time' (5.13b; 2,000ft); Meru South gets a new route.

He was feeling good but the rock was not—it had rained the day before and the water-streaked wall still held plenty of moisture.

It was a single 2,000-foot corner. Walk-off mandatory. We spent the night in no-man’s land, unable to move up or down.

“I’ve always said I want to climb 5.15, and I do, but I think I want to be a mom more.”—Paige Claassen in 'LOVE'

Every climber should at least once, put up a new route, get stranded on a climb, go ice climbing ... the bucket list goes on.

We’ll concede: the climber did some things right. But it didn’t matter in the end.

Eli Michel and Nafiun Awal went missing while climbing on the 10,335-foot Moose’s Tooth in Denali National Park over the weekend.

If you are in need of a durable winter-climbing pack that shirks frills and prioritizes convenience, the Prism is a worthy choice

‘The Technicolour Superdream’ (A2 AI 5+ M6+; 4,200ft) required a steady head, a love of—or at least a tolerance for—sitting bivies, and many bird beak pitons.

‘Letting Go’ profiles Julie Hwang, a Taiwanese American climber, who leaned on her community, Chinese medicine, and climbing to work through a traumatic divorce.

He lined up for the famous move and launched with gumption, only to latch the edge’s chalky outer rim and face the music of his momentum.

THE WEEKLY ROUNDUP: An alpine legend pulls safety gear from Mt. Blanc’s trade route; a Ueli Steck FA in Alaska gets a second ascent after 21 years; and why Southern Smoke might just be the country's best 5.14c.

When my only complaint after a winter of testing is that the boot doesn't ski particularly well, I know I've found a category leader.

Just moments before, the climber had been cruising along a section of mellow terrain and hadn’t felt the need to place much pro at all.

Neil Gresham explains the often-baffling British grading system—and why the “eGrader” app can keep it afloat.