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.

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Every training routine doesn't have to work you hard. A bit of moderation every day has its own benefits.

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The Summit of the Gods is 90 minutes of jaw-dropping animation and a fascinating analysis of the climbing mind.

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.

Garrett Madison was sued by one of his clients in 2020 after he called off an expedition, saying it was too dangerous. A signed settlement states the client was not entitled to a refund and that guides should not fear lawsuits when making decisions about safety.

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He said the sustained route is a candidate for one of the hardest in the country.

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Tyler Kempney swept the field with back-to-back wins in this year’s UIAA Euro Cup series.

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Tom Randall and Pete Whittaker have completed what the former called “one of the best bits of crack climbing” of his entire life. The climb is slated to appear in Reel Rock 16.

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In cherry picking from a huge list of potential sessions, go for the ones that will deliver the most bang for your buck.

Nicolas Favresse, Sean Villanueva O'Driscoll, Aleksej Jaruta, and Jean-Louis Wertz explored a series of remote coastal spires, finding new terrain up to 5.13b.

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