Michael Wejchert’s first book profiles four keen climbers, their unlikely rescue from an obscure Alaskan peak, and the physical and emotional cost of living through it.

Climbers must build strength, encourage flexibility, and practice proper movement patterns—throughout the body—to prevent injury.

Instead of spending your climbs untangling a rope, learn a few simple methods that will help you spend more time sending.

“Woo was pretty pumped and fixated on the final hard sequence. He forgot to clip the bolt, did the moves, and then slipped off.”

Senate Bill 168 gave SAR volunteers legal immunity and—hopefully—the money they need to keep climbers, hikers, and paddlers safe.

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.

Many sport pitches can be fallen from with abandon. Not this one.

Red-tagging designates a route as under construction/still unclimbed by its “owner.” The practice, though logical, rubs people various ways.

The climber, miraculously, walks away without a scratch.

Even if caves and steep routes aren't your thing, one can never have enough core strength.

“The movement was fun—until it wasn't anymore.”

Even the most dedicated of rock climbers can lose their outdoor-stoke mid winter. Learning to ice climb is a great way to climb outside, but making the jump to the sharp end is a big decision. Here’s how to know if you're ready.

The roof crack has a V10 lip encounter, overcome with a double drop knee and crystalline crimps.

There’s a price tag on “The Yosemite of South America.” Is there anything we can do about it?

Most whippees are on their way up before they hurtle down. But that’s not always the case.

The “Dodo’s Delight” crew is back for more sail-to-climb adventures, this time on the east coast of Greenland.

A proper warmup will help you make the most of your climbing session and prevent long- and short-term injuries. Here's how to get started.

“I realized there was no foothold to move across to the bolt and I took a 30-foot whip, face down, one-foot from the ground.”

The Indalo offers high performance and versatility in an incredibly comfortable, low-volume package.

As our chest becomes tighter, the shoulders and back become more rounded, and a forward head posture can develop. While not inherently harmful, these traits can put climbers at higher risk of shoulder or neck injuries.

“Needless to say I lowered off to check if any icing was taken off the cake.”

John Long is one of climbing's most prolific authors. He's also one of its most beloved characters.

Return of the Jedi is found in an abandoned gritstone quarry in the Peak District and is an unmistakable line: a sharpened prow that is intimidatingly tall and “that requires quite a few pads to make safe.”

Coaches are easy to find these days. Good coaches are harder to find.

Sport climbing trip coming up? Dreams of long trad routes? Here are 9 tips to help you achieve your rope-stretching, enduro-climbing goals.

The filmer breaks down exactly what happened—and what went wrong.

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.

“I think we’ve forgotten that in order to be good at climbing, you have to climb.”—Jonathan Siegrist, who is a nicer guy than you or me and climbs harder, too.

'Love as a Weapon' is a stiff new route in Squamish, BC.

Gym-climbing movements are more varied than ever. And amidst the deadpoint hucks and run-and-jump dynos, the Mantra is perhaps the best new shoe to take on such limitless variety.

Climbers, particularly climbers who boulder, are at increased risk of knee injury. Here's how to come back from such an injury.

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.

Those “easy sends” can still leave a mark. 

Suprême Jumbo Love (5.15c) is a 65-foot direct start to Jumbo Love: America’s first 5.15b.

Kristin Harila was unable to obtain an entry permit from China to climb Cho Oyu and Shishapangma, putting her two peaks shy of the record.

Some say the most dangerous section of a sport climb is between the second and third bolts.

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.

We tried to best this suit's waterproofness while camped out in a coastal rainforest, climbing slushy spring ice, on backcountry ski approaches, and long winter routes. The Dual Aspect hung tough. 

Endurance can’t be built quickly, yet at some point most of us find ourselves in a jam, with a trip booked and only a few weeks to prepare. What are the best, quick strategies for making the grade?

That could have been a lot worse.

Harnden worked Bladerunner (5.14; 3 pitches) for 25 days before sending. Then he returned with a photographer and sent it again.

The Moonwalk Traverse and Saraghrar’s Northwest Face, as well as Annapurna III’s Southeast Ridge, will be awarded in Briançon, France next month.

Megos sent The Full Journey—a route with “a rather violent dead point”—after seven days of work.

"The [route] description ironically says something like 'Don't blow the mantle at the top...' "

Things fall apart. In climbing, that can mean whole walls in far mountains, sections of cliffs from the San Jacintos to the Adirondacks and White Mountains, and iconic forms or features on area crags.

“But watching them climb got me psyched, and the upper crux felt very easy on top rope, so I thought I should just go for it.”

This one's got to hurt.

A late-season climb in the Bugaboos turns south when, while on the wall, a heli lands, packs up our camp, and flies away without a word.

Students attending a mountaineering course were buried by an avalanche in northern India, according to multiple reports.

It's time to conquer these holds and stabilize your wrists. Here's how.

The American alpinist shares what it took to climb the 5,000-foot route on Cerro Chaltén.

About as clean as any gear-ripper can be, anyway.

The 30-year-old from France set a blistering record on Broad Peak. Then he took it too far.

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 duo battled storms, rockfall, altitude sickness, and freezing temperatures to make the third free ascent of the 2,100-foot 5.13a, all in a continuous, no-falls push.

Nelson, 49, reportedly fell into a crevasse just below the summit while descending the peak on skis. Elsewhere on the mountain, an avalanche killed one climber and injured a dozen more.

"It took me a few attempts of climbing higher and higher above the last two pieces to eventually feel confident to commit to the final runout."

The seven-pitch route weaves a labyrinthian line, connecting corners with flaring cracks, seams, and pockets.

At crags around the state, classic boulders have been modified to make them easier. Here’s the lowdown.

Did anyone else feel their ankle snap just watching that? No? Just us? No matter—the climber, Maissa, is A-OK.

Originally graded 5.15a, it’s still considered one of the world’s hardest trad pitches.

These moves will help you safely progress until you’ve got the exercise down.

This belayer had the best of intentions. At least the only victim was himself—and his lawn chair.

These films capture climbing at its best.

Watch Memphis Rox’s Jarmond Johnson and Alex Honnold explore how solar energy can help communities like Memphis keep the lights on.

"Other than almost decking this is a phenomenal route."

An eclectic crew made the first ascents of a 3,750-foot 5.11- X and a 1,500-foot 5.12c while collecting data to inform climate-change scientists.

“Amity doesn’t seem to take rest days. ... That's probably the biggest influence on her impressive ticklist."

Andrew Bisharat dissects the art of the gear review, and relates some of his more memorable (mis)adventures during the process of gear testing.

Steep, sandy jugs—what could be better?

If you don't onsight 5.14, but instead toil like the lowest of serfs on routes of lesser grades, read on. I can give you the psychological edge to succeed.

Grade VII Equipment’s new line of climbing packs are comfortable, durable, and climb like a dream.

A small cam provided a secure catch for five sessions. The #0.2 was bomber, until it wasn't.