The Mod Squad
Meet the tireless climbers establishing moderate sport routes around the country.
The Croatian Connection
Life, love, and vertigo in Paklenica—a traveler’s journal
The Climbing Q&A: Brooke Raboutou
How this unassuming college student—and pedigreed super-climber—became the first American climber to qualify for the Olympics
Dover Island, Nova Scotia: The Ever-Changing Granite Playground of This Tiny Atlantic Isle
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Topo: Torment-Forbidden Traverse
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The Silver Lining to the Olympic Postponement
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COVID-19 Hits the Climbing Community
Check out Hannah Gartner's author page.
What’s Happening at the Crags During the COVID-19 Closures
Check out Ilana Newman's author page.
Dynoing Master Class: Learn to Launch with Power and Precision
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Photo Gallery: Onsight—2 Climbing Photo Hightlight (Issue 373)
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Rock Art: Salomé Aubert—Scientist With a Side Hustle
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2020 Climbing Shoe Review: The Year of the Comp Shoe
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2020 Comp Climbing Shoe Review: Scarpa Drago LV (& Drago)
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2020 Comp Climbing Shoe Review: Evolv X1
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2020 Comp Climbing Shoe Review: Butora Acro Comp
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2020 Comp Climbing Shoe Review: Five Ten Hiangle Pro
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2020 Comp Climbing Shoe Review: La Sportiva Theory
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2020 Comp Climbing Shoe Review: Mad Rock Vision
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Review: Black Diamond Camalot C4 No. 7 and No. 8
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Review: Metolius Big Wall Bucket
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Review: Patagonia R1 TechFace Hoody
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Review: Scarpa Vapor Lace Climbing Shoe
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Review: Evolv Rave Climbing Shoe
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Review: LifeStraw Flex
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Editors Note: "During These Uncertain Times…" (Plus Summer 2020 Issue Preview)
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Théo Blass Becomes Youngest Person to Climb 5.14b at 10-Years-Old
The French climber sent Souvenirs du pic (8c, 5.14b) in less than 10 sessions. At 10-years-old, he is the youngest person to ever climb the grade.
French Competition Star Luce Douady Dies in Accident at Age 16
An apparent slip while approaching a cliff led to a fatal fall for the young French climber.
Climbing Caption Contest Winner and Honorable Mentions (Summer 2020 Edition)
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Photo Gallery: 16 Try-Hard Faces
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Quick Clips: 3 Quick Fixes for Common Climber Problems (Summer 2020 Edition)
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Anti-Racism Resources for Climbers
Beta for our most-important climb
Moab Climbing Areas Threatened by Oil and Gas Development
Enormous swaths of public land around Moab have been nominated for leasing to oil and gas companies, encompassing classic desert climbing areas. Public comment is open for the next 30 days to prevent leasing the land.
Alpinists at Large: The 1978 Attempt on the North Ridge of Latok I
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Climbing Magazine Supports Racial Justice
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Photo Gallery: 16 Scrappy Home Climbing Walls
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Opinion: I Went to a Reopened Rock Gym During the Coronavirus Pandemic…and It Was Just Fine
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Johnny Dawes and the Story of Indian Face: the UK's First E9 Climb
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Watch Adam Ondra Make the First Ascent of Brutal Rider (V16)
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Laura Rogora Sends Pure Dreaming Plus (5.15a/9a+)
The 19-year-old Italian becomes the fifth woman to climb 5.15, making a quick ascent of Pure Dreaming Plus just two weeks after outdoor climbing resumed in Italy.
Alpinists at Large: The 1981 Attempt on Mt. Siguniang in China
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Watch Oriane Bertone Climb a V15 First Ascent at Age 15
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Uncut: Brooke Raboutou Sends Muscle Car (V14)
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Young Guns Break The Naked Edge Speed Record
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Mélissa Le Nevé Sends Action Directe (9a/5.14d)
The French climber becomes the first woman to send the classic route, which is generally considered to be the world’s first 5.14d.
The First Amputee Rock Climber: The Story of One-Legged Jim Gorin
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A Song for Tomorrow: Climbing in Zhangjiajie (Full Film)
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Cerro Kishtwar: An Ice Cold Story (Full Film)
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Interview: Nick Wilder's Return to Mountain Project
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Uncut: Andy Gullsten Makes the First Ascent of Silver Lining (V15) Highball
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Exclusive Gear Discounts for Summit Members
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Escalando Fronteras Raising Money to Feed Families in Mexico During COVID-19
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Climbing During the Pandemic: Access Fund Provides Expert Guidelines for Outdoor Climbing
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Watch Adam Ondra on the First Ascent of Bohemian Rhapsody (9a+/5.15a)
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Shift to Shift: The Working Climber’s Longs Peak Triathlon
After leaving work at midnight, two climbers embarked on a manpowered mission—80 miles of biking, 14 miles of hiking, and 1,700 feet of climbing—and got back in time to work the next shift. Well, almost in time.
Ask a Climbing Writer: Has Coronavirus Made It Hard to Find Writing Material?
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Italian Alpinist Matteo Bernasconi Killed in Avalanche
Respected Italian alpinist Matteo Bernasconi—known for difficult ascents in Patagonia—died in an avalanche while ski mountaineering in Northern Italy.
Uncut: Nathaniel Coleman on the First Ascent of Lee Majors (5.14d)
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The Enormoclimbs: An Abbreviated History of Chris Kalous's Climbing Career
A look at the climbing resume of Enormocast host Chris Kalous
Babsi Zangerl and Melissa Le Nevé Return to Rock With 5.14 Ascents
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Charles Albert: The Barefoot Climber
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The Dihedral Project With Mason Earle
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5 Exercises to Stay Mobile and Prevent Injury While Stuck at Home
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Climbers Acquire Monster Rock Outside Austin, Texas
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Adam Ondra Returns to Outdoor Climbing With Hard Local Ascents
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Watch Alessandro Zeni Make the First Ascent of 5.15b Slab Cryptography
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Climb Your Home Contest Winner and Photo Gallery
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Black Diamond: We'll See You Out There
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France's Anouck Jaubert and Italy's Michael Piccolruaz Added to Olympic Roster
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Watch Jonathan Siegrist Make the First Ascent of One Hundred Proof (5.15a)
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Training Plan: Mantle/Press Out/Compression Strength Plus Thin Vertical Strength Program
Top climbing coach Dave Wahl's 90 day training program will turn you into a thin-climbing monster during quarantine, and build strength for powerful pressing and compression moves.
How to Solve a Problem: Ashima Shiraishi’s New Children's Book
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Watch Adam Ondra Send V15 on His Fourth Go After the Czech Republic's Lockdown Ends
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Ask an Editor: What Are Your Climbing Plans for the Year Amid the Pandemic?
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Jonas Winter Val Bavona Bouldering Edit
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Stefano Ghisolfi is Keeping Busy During Quarantine With Monster Home Wall Projects
The 27-year-old elite Italian climber has shifted his focus from high-level outdoor projects to high-level at-home projects.
La Marion in Winter: A Quebec Mixed Climb
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Alpine Knee: Climbing's Women's Movement Has Room for Improvement
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Green Line: How to Make Your Gear Habit More Sustainable
The first order of business: Make it last
Malcom Daly in ICU After Suffering Stroke
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Re-Gram: Show Us Your Try-Hard Face
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