The second Paraclimbing World Cup of the year took place in Innsbruck, Austria June 21 and 22.

100 new routes opened in Saudi Arabia’s first climbing festival.

Like with Walmart versus Armani jeans, there are differences in the quality of yarns and construction used to make your harness. Here's how to pick the right harness for your objective.

Kiersch just had the best bouldering trip of her life in Magic Wood, Switzerland. In total, she put down 16 double digit boulders, two of which were V14. 

Father's Day is just around the corner. It's not too late to order your dad something awesome.

All the things you absolutely should not say in response to the question “What is that thing on your back?”

She was born missing her right arm. Then came cancer and other setbacks. Climbing has helped her gain confidence and strength. 

Ali Raza Sadpara, leading Pakistani mountaineer, passed away from injuries on May 27 at the age of 56.

Should climbers grunt? Is it even helpful, or is it just plain rude to others at the crag and gym? Here's what studies show.

Lor Sabourin, a queer climber and instructor for the Warrior’s Way, finds support and community through an affinity group.

All the things all your non-climbing friends and family have ever said to you. Enjoy!

What the heck is tension? Here's what it is and how to train it.

A simple, effective solution for tight wrists, which almost all climbers have.

An effective program demands time off the wall. If you can make this time short but effective, you gain hours to get outdoors or rest.

Beginning Tuesday, May 24, the first Paraclimbing World Cup of the year took place in Salt Lake City, Utah.

During the Bouldering and Speed World Cup in Salt Lake City, May 20-22, Team USA racked up three medals and two Speed records.

"Eating disorders are often symptoms of larger issues. Bearing witness develops empathy.”

The 67-year-old died after a fall on Independence Monument's Otto’s Route (5.8+)

After 19 days in Dry Canyon, Arizona, at the Celebrity Cave, 23-year-old Ben Hanna put down an impressive list of 5.14's.

The second iteration of this climbing game is decidedly more enjoyable than the first, though the formula remains largely the same.

Chris Schulte's homage to some of the world's most iconic gneiss bouldering zones.

A few weeks ago, Lara Neumeier (23) and Romy Fuchs (21) each dispatched Delicatessen, a five-pitch 5.13d in Corsica. Their success came after a mere four and five days of effort, respectively.

In one month, the 23-year-old put down 19 boulders V12 and up, in addition to two 5.14d routes in the Moravský Kras area of the Czech Republic.

29-year-old Dalton Snow was hospitalized after a trad fall while climbing on April 12, near Kings Bottom, Moab.

Whether you need a fresh pair of kicks for sending your steep sport project, running circuits in the gym, or approaching the climb, Backcountry.com has great deals on all your climbing footwear needs.

Last week, Nolwen Berthier joined a short list of women to have sent 5.15. In doing so, she skipped a grade.

If you’re interested in trying climbing for the first time, the gym is an excellent place to start. Here is your quick guide to indoor rock climbing.

The Last Tepui, a Disney+ film, streams tomorrow on Earth Day.

After being diagnosed with Hodgkinds Lymphoma, and one helluva battle, Favia Dubyk uses climbing to get back her strength.

Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24. Stanislav Kleshnov, vice president of the Ukraine National Climbing Federation and the partner of the first network of climbing walls in Ukraine (Space and TheWall), converted his gyms into temporary shelters and aid stations.

Employees at Movement Climbing, Yoga & Fitness Crystal City, in Arlington, Virginia, have worked to unionize for the past nine months. Now, their union certificate is in the mail, making the facility the first climbing gym in the country to unionize.

The first bouldering World Cup of the season took place this past weekend in Meiringen, Switzerland. Here is what you missed.

For carrying your rope to the crag, your bivy gear to the alpine, or your laptop to the coffee shop, Backcountry.com has great deals on backpacks of all shapes and sizes.

In May, Salt Lake City will host three IFSC World Cups: Bouldering May 20-22, Paraclimbing May 24-29, and Speed and Bouldering May 27-29.

Just over 90 paraclimbers competed this past weekend across 10 categories.

Your kid’s passion can be squashed if not carefully cultivated. Here are nine tips to not f*ck it up.

Cody Brown nearly lost his life to a rare blood disorder. Climbing helped bring him back, both physically and mentally.

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A look back at the inspiring history of one of the nation’s most iconic independent gear shops on the eve of its 50th anniversary.

Team Trials took place this past weekend, March 9-13. We now have the National team for Bouldering, Lead, Speed and the new Combined format, Bouldering and Lead.

Should climbers strength train for hypertrophy? This is Part II of a science-based series on how to train smarter to climb better.

Molly Mitchell learns to how to get back on the sharp end.

52 minutes to solo nearly 700 feet. The two climbers want to draw attention to the courage and bravery of the Ukrainian people.

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Athletes need a space to train. Kimanda Jarzebiak provides that, plus, everything else.

Just a few of the partner-wanted ads you'll likely see at your local gym.

Sughra Yazdani fled the fall of Afghanistan in late 2021. A climber and involved community leader, her evacuation was made possible by Afghanistan Ascend, Leadership Through Athletics, a not-for-profit female climbing organization. Now, Yazdani hopes to pursue higher education here in the states.

Check out Emily Ipsen BS CHN CNTP & MNT's author page.

Girls weren't even allowed to use the local climbing wall. She fought for her access, and then made her way to the world stage.

Ian Powell, hold shaper, recounts how art and addiction impacted his life. He was one of the best in the industry; then he went to prison. 11 years free, he's since changed the industry, again.

Kai Lightner's foundation, Climbing for Change, partnered with Kevin Jorgeson and 1Climb to build a climbing wall in College Park, Georgia.

“An Accidental Life,” streaming from the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival 2022 until February 26, tells the story of an accomplished big wall climber who was paralyzed by a 120-foot fall on the Nose, in Yosemite, in 2017.

Pro climber Ned Feehally’s new book, Beastmaking: A fingers-first approach to becoming a better climber, has everything you need to know about training for climbing.

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Campusing has clear benefits for improved contact strength and explosive arm power. Here's how to get started.

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In the new climbing thriller, The Ledge, lead actress Brittany Ashworth must out-climb a group of murderers to the summit. Eventually, they’re at a standoff between two ledges. 

Boulders in Big Bend, near Moab, were defaced with grease over the weekend. Cleanup efforts are underway. 

Eddie Taylor, a member of the Full Circle Expedition, just became the first black climber to free a Zion classic, Moonlight Buttress.

Ditch the treadmill. The Airofit respiratory trainer will boost your cardio for your proj. 

Check out Gabrielle Tourtellotte's author page.

On February 2, local police arrested Alex Fritz on three charges of third-degree child rape.

Knee pads, better shoes, better chalk, internet beta, and other reasons you might be tempted to downgrade a climb.

Bouldering psychotherapy is gaining traction because the sport is unique in its easy access and ability to draw out emotions.

Check out Josh Larson's author page.

Fifty-five tons of steel, 24 tons of fiberglass and plexiglass and eight Walltopia technicians: with that and more, the tallest climbing wall in the world was constructed on the exterior of CopenHill.

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Ever since the COVID-19 outbreak, liquid chalk use has gone up. It's been improving air quality, but is it damaging climbing surfaces?

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10 years after the inaugural, and still only, bouldering gym opened, local climbers can now tackle the real thing in Valbona Valley. But hydropower plants and unregulated commercial development may muddy it all.

Expressive writing may lead to faster recovery from injuries. It helps you organize your thoughts, de-stress, and stay motivated.

Fire up a backcountry meal to remember with these camp-friendly cookers.

“The Wall—Climb for Gold” is a 90-minute film that follows four Olympic athletes, from qualification to their performance on the big stage. Like any good sports film, it is deeply emotional.

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He may be the youngest climber to have put down 5.14c. And he just added two V12s to his tick list.

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Grga Brkić was warmed by his 6-month-old Alaskan Malamute, North, after a long fall on January 1.