“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.

Oh, your Tinder date climbed the world’s highest peak? I’m unimpressed.

Who said sport climbers can't take gear rippers?

The 36-year-old Norwegian is already ahead of Nims Purja’s schedule on the 14 peaks. She tells us her mission is to prove that high-altitude expeditions aren’t just a man’s game.

The large, rectangular footprint was perfect for Forest Service campsites across the Rocky Mountain West, as well as city-park camping and crashing in friends’ backyards.

The Gorge is a "wild land of superb and serious climbing where every climb is unique, and demands technical skill, unadulterated burliness, and usually a key piece of gear that keeps it G rated."

We hate to lay blame. But it couldn't have hurt...

From July 11–16, Bru Brusom and Marc Toralles established “Ànima de corall” (5.12a A3 AI 5 M6; 3,600 feet) up the infamous “Touching the Void” mountain.

Learning how to try hard is hard. And it’s so easy to be stupid.

Stonemaster John Long recounts his time with Jeff, a one-time climbing bum and the son of an affluent family. Jeff leaves climbing and dutifully follows his family's riches, while John stays true to the only rule that counts.

This is a contender for "best whip of the year."

The Instinct S nails the sweet spot for slipper fans who thrive on sensitivity and feedback, but who also want a solid dash of edging support.

Wes Schweitzer, a seven-year NFL offensive guard, began rock climbing five years into his professional career. He believes it’s had a remarkable effect.

The climber walked away unscathed, much to our surprise.

Scarpa’s stiffest, most supportive shoe, the Vapor Lace, is an edging machine.

Indeed, all is well until it’s not.

Debris injures eight other climbers.

He dropped into a 40-foot crevasse in British Columbia, and the lights went out. When they came back on, it hurt.

Sometimes those streak-and-solo missions don’t go quite according to plan. 

Escape summer’s heat and smoke by ice climbing in a “glacial pothole.”

Hand-placed beaks, anyone?

Crack climbing wizard JP “Peewee” Ouellet shares how to use rubber, tape, and glue to climb off-size splitters without destroying your skin.

Core exercises⁠—you love to hate them! But your climbing will thank you.

Alaska’s driest spring in recent memory provided ideal conditions for the 9,000-foot ice and mixed climb.

⁠The end of a climbing trip can be a glorious, chain-slapping time—but there's another side to this romanticism.

There are better ways to develop body awareness than mumbling expletives in Downward Dog.

Field Tested: the 2022 Katana Lace.

These meals are a worthy option for overnight climbers and campers who want to eat real, delicious food with a finite lifespan.

Pulling the lip is widely considered to be the crux, but it's only until you've nailed the sneaky right-to-left crack switch that you are in the clear.

The 5.14 crux is firmly situated in the no-fall zone, but that hasn't stopped many of the UK's best from having a go.

On top of the sustained and low-percentage 5.14 climbing, the crux comes at the very top⁠—the final four moves⁠—while facing a gut-wrenching fall.

Featuring vertical ice and mixed climbing at high altitude, it was of the hardest lines in the Himalaya 46 years ago. Despite many attempts it’s repelled a second ascent until now.

A failed clip, an inverted whip, nearly decks ... what the heck?

This is pure climbing footage; there is no story, no interview, and no posing. And it's beautiful.

“Full Moon Fever” has steep, splitter granite, aerated snow, corniced ridgelines, and a 3-mile summit traverse.

EBGB'S (5.10d) is no death route, but it's not a clip-up, either.

Over five days, three Americans established "The Pace of Comfort" (VI 5.10 A3+ M6; 3,100 feet) on the northwest face of Kichatna Spire.

A month at sea, with its requisite sickness and insomnia, didn’t stop Berthe from having an incredible Yosemite season. 

The 3,500-foot 5.10d, Guaranteed Rugged, was a multi-year undertaking for Brent Nixon, Lisa Newhook, Sean Draper, and Kate Naus.

This fall logs about as many air miles as one could hope for while still walking away intact.

"If plumbing had bouldering grades I was a V15 plumber. The Adam Ondra of pipes and turd herding."

Jackson Marvell, Alan Rousseau, and Matt Cornell completed Denali’s 9,000-foot Slovak Direct in under 22 hours.

Ian Welsted, a Piolets d’Or recipient and alpinist based in the Canadian Rockies, shares the lessons he’s learned from a life in the mountains.

Two routes, two climbers, and a shared finish. What could go wrong?

Time to level up your finger training? This excerpt from Climbing Bible: Practical Exercises will get you started.

A new grant provides historically underrepresented community members a three-month expenses-paid internship with award-winning filmmakers.

Perform these exercises daily to increase your reach on the wall.

A member of the climber’s expedition confirms that she has once again topped the 8,849-meter peak, breaking her own record of most successful Everest climbs by a woman.

"A hodgepodge of slightly newer hardware dots the cliff, a marker of all the old bolts that have ripped and needed replacement over the years.”

Dozens of expeditions took advantage of favorable weather to reach the world’s highest point on Thursday.

Seven climbers from the Full Circle Everest team reached the peak on Thursday.

Just think what it could do for your Insta following.

"My talent is being a masochist. My training totally breaks your body and your mind. But it’s worth it to be a champion.”