Pull-ups are a great way to stay fit at home, on the road, or in the gym. When the movement gets repetitive, try these variations.

How do you belay “correctly” on a big free route? Well, it's complicated, but this whipper provides several solid tips.

It was Bouin’s longest-standing project—150-plus days of effort—and, he says, the hardest route he’s ever climbed.

"It wasn’t the experience I’d signed up for, but a more challenging experience I’ll learn from. I’m glad I didn’t back down that day."

Climbing head injuries can happen anywhere: from the Salathé on El Cap to your favorite little sport crag. Here are five climbers' nightmare scenarios.

"This particular route has three pegs and an ice screw—which apparently fit really well in a pocket, so there it stayed."

From Reinhold Messner and Catherine Destivelle to Emily Harrington and Alex Honnold, here are some of our favorite climbing and mountaineering quotes.

How do top climbers stay so relaxed, precise, and controlled in their movements, right up to the point where they fall? Here's where to start.

This Weekend Whipper does almost everything right. Almost.

Brent Barghahn and Amity Warme free climbed Freerider (VI 5.13a) in a day without any support or rehearsal.

Struggling to reel in that undercling? You may want to work on those elbow flexors! Here are five exercises to strengthen your biceps and your brachialis. Aim for three sets of eight to 12 reps, but don’t do all the exercises in one sitting.

Backcountry.com is here to hook you up with the perfect tent, offering huge discounts on everything from single person tents to 8-person party tents.

Mari Salvesen is the second person to flash Belly Full of Bad Berries in Indian Creek, Utah.

Emilie Hernandez and Texas Lady Crushers are bringing diversity to climbing, one women-led clinic at a time.

Whether you are stuck at 5.9+ or .13d, these proven techniques will help you achieve that next level.

"I went for the wrong move that I knew I couldn't land anyways. That's when the rope flew behind my leg mid fall and flipped me upside down."

The East Face of Golgotha brought avalanches, vertical snow climbing, tent-bound whippers, and more.

The 25-year-old has become the second woman to solo the iconic, 5,900-foot wall. It took her just 15 hours.

This climber's first trad lead nearly ended in disaster.

Lured by a black and white Bradford Washburn photograph, three renowned climbers pursue a striking new route and the story of an Alaskan legend.

Move over Speed. “Campusing” is the newest climbing category to feature in the upcoming Olympic Games.

Ever wanted to climb an 8,000er while watching Netflix and sipping hot cocoa? The AlpineComfortMAX is bridging the gap between luxury and alpine adventure.

The autonomous iSAVE-U drone is capable of long-lining climbers off walls up to 50 miles away.

Barbara "Babsi" Zangerl and Jacopo Larcher are one of climbing's most dominant trad-climbing couples. They have sent up to 5.14 together, alongside several free routes on El Capitan. Last year, they travelled to Annot, France, to explore one of the country's hardest trad lines: Le Voyage (E10/5.14 R), and to document their process.

Alison Hargreaves and her son Tom Ballard were two of the finest alpinists of their eras. “The Last Mountain” skillfully exposes the void formed in their wakes, though it diminishes Ballard’s climbing partner in the process.

This Weekend Whipper is a reminder that even the pros take awkward, cringe-worthy tumbles. And, sometimes, their fellow-pro spotter gets squashed.

From aggressive and high-performance rock shoes to comfortable, mellow gym shoes and everything in between, Backcountry.com has great deals on all your climbing footwear needs.

Bottom line: The Zenit earned its place in my shoe quiver for moderately difficult, high-volume days when I wanted support, comfort, and durability to not burn through my more expensive pairs.

Sleep hard, climb harder with these handy camping snoozing tips.

The North Face’s Athlete Development Program will provide 20 “burgeoning and diverse athletes” a two-year contract with the brand.

Struggling to nab tricky heel hooks? Or feeling like you can’t toe-in on steep climbs? These exercises, from Favia Dubyk, will help.

“Entropi” has several pitches of “mentally challenging” ice climbing including a vertical, 65-foot step of two-inch-thick ice.

This Weekend Whipper is lucky he didn't break any fingers—or impale his hand.

Yosemite’s reservation system will be in place from May 20 to September 30, seven days a week.

"It's very easy to lose track of where the rope is," the filmer told Climbing. "Before you know it, you look behind your leg and there it is. [There's] not much you can do but have a crack."

Straps and rings aren't just for gymnasts. These six simple drills require no added weight and will bump your redpoint grade in just months.

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 main thing that scientists have learned in the last decade is that we can use nutrition to trigger the release of the specific enzymes or hormones that play vital roles in the processes of getting strong or improving endurance.

There are two miracles in this week's whipper: 1) He survived. 2) He caught the fall on video.

Mammut is one of the premier manufacturers of climbing gear. Right now, Backcountry.com is featuring a ton of Mammut gear for huge discounts, selling everything from ropes to harnesses to packs and more.

The 33-year-old made the fourth ascent of Magic Line after first trying it in 2016.

James Pearson couldn't be bothered to clip the bolt at his waist, and he logged some serious air miles while climbing above 13,000 feet.

The 200-page compendium highlights lesser-known crags in 50 countries around the world.

The Colorado-based alpinist was 400 feet up The Ribbon when an avalanche released. He caught the ensuing moments on video.

Bickering goes bad—way bad—at Red Rocks.

This Weekend Whipper isn't gory or violent, rather it's a reminder that lead falls can be simply awkward, graceless moments.

First published in 1994, this interview with the late Jim Bridwell runs the gamut: aid routes, alpinism, fast free climbs, vivid dreams, Patagonia, sport climbing, and more.

Visualization techniques for improving recovery and pushing limits.

Hard climbing, spread-out bolts, a botched clip... all the fixings for a classic whipper.

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As the crag came into view, their spirits soared, then quickly sank: “We began to notice that something was missing,” Tighe said. “The first two bolts from every route.”

The Alpha Parka is a lightweight, durable, and incredibly warm jacket designed for ice climbers and alpinists.

An international team and a spell of good weather yields two new big-wall routes in Chile, one of which led to a virgin summit.

Staying in balance-neutral (and in control) on your return to Earth is mission critical to walking away.

With a record number of climbers heading outdoors, it’s more important than ever to keep a low profile at the boulder field. Here’s how to bring it up without killing the stoke.

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Three adventurers attempt to kite ski across Antarctica to make a first ascent on one of the most remote 2000m peaks in the world.

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"It resulted in a somersault of Olympic quality and a pretty swollen elbow."

Looking to climb glaciated or snow-covered peaks? These snow anchors will keep you secure on high-consequence terrain.

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Corrado “Korra” Pesce and his partner had completed a new route on Cerro Torre’s east and north face when a rime-ice mushroom collapsed on him.

A lone climber took a fatal fall after finishing a rope solo in Colorado’s Clear Creek on Wednesday, January 19.

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Soloing Everest without supplemental oxygen, in winter, in alpine style, and by a technical route is no small task. How do you stack the odds in your favor? Adopt sport climbing tactics.

Coloradans Catalina Shirley and Tyler Kempney took home gold medals in the country’s longest-running ice climbing competition.

Climbing spoke to French alpinist Charles Dubouloz after his stunning winter solo of the historic Rolling Stones on the Grandes Jorasses’s North Face.

An earthquake and cataclysmic avalanches in the Langtang Valley, Nepal, spell tragedy for hundreds—and a close call for Colin Haley.

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How you hold the rope is just one aspect of the belay and no more or less important than vigilance, rope management, and how and where you stand.

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By sending the Marcus Garcia test piece, Foster brings a decade of mentorship full circle. 

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From tufas to aretes and even crack climbing, it pays to know how to pinch. (And even better if you do it well!)

Pavitra Vandenhoven was adopted by a Belgian family at the age of five. It set off her climbing dream that has today led to two World Cup golds.