Editors' Choice 2019: Fixe/Roca 9.0 Monkey Endurance Climbing Rope Review
Our top climbing gear picks of 2019
Editors' Choice 2019: The North Face North Dome Stretch Wind Jacket Review
Our top climbing gear picks of 2019
The Fallen Soloist
The impact of a 60-foot free soloing fall on Boulder's Second Flatiron
Basecamp: A Climbing Magazine Podcast—The Epic Survival Tales Issue
Presented by Evolv
Staying Hydrated: The Key to Climbing Harder
Don’t let dehydration be the thing that keeps you from sending.
Fish Out of Ice: A Beginner Takes on the Ice Climbing World Cup
Ever wish you could wake up as an elite competitive athlete? For one ice climber, that wish came true.
Secure the Ledges Campaign Succeeds, Protecting Climbing Access in New Hampshire's Mount Washington Valley
Check out Hannah Gartner's author page.
Livestreams: IFSC World Cup 2019 Munich—Bouldering
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1Climb and Adidas Outdoor Team Up to Build 10 New Climbing Walls for Boys and Girls Club of America
The new project will introduce thousands of kids in urban areas to rock climbing.
Basecamp: A Climbing Magazine Podcast—Gear Trends With Travis Graves (Desert Rock Sports)
Presented by Black Diamond
The Road to Rainier: Ticking the Pacific Northwest’s “Big Three” Glaciated Volcanoes
Get the beta to tackle Hood, Baker, and Rainier this season.
Climbing Magazine Print Preview: June/July 2019—Epic Survival Tales
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Uncut: Daniel Woods Climbs La Rustica (V15/8C)
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Conversations with Climbers: The Worst Approach
Pro climbers answer climbing questions.
Review: YETI LoadOut GoBox 30
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Re-Gram: 6 Training Photos, Submitted by Our Readers
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¡Viva Caliza!
A quixotic tale of hornswoggling and hubris on Spain’s limestone paradise of la Costa Blanca.
Recap and Photo Gallery: IFSC Wujiang World Cup 2019—Bouldering and Speed
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RealRock: An Urban Climbing Experience
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Livestreams: IFSC World Cup 2019 Wujiang—Bouldering and Speed
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Conversations with Climbers: Fun, Fun, Fun
Pro climbers answer climbing questions.
Review: Scarpa Mescalito Approach Shoe
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Hangdog Days: You're All Wankers
Check out Jeff Smoot's author page.
Watch Giuliano Cameroni Make Two V16 First Ascents in Switzerland
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Review: Pongoose Climber 700 Stick Clip
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Recap and Photo Gallery: IFSC Chongqing World Cup 2019—Bouldering and Speed
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Re-Gram: Show Us Your Sunrise/Sunset Climbing Photos
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Livestreams: IFSC World Cup 2019 Chongqing—Bouldering and Speed
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Antagonist Workouts for Climbers: Improve Performance and Prevent Injury
Improve performance and reduce the risk of injury by training the muscles that oppose typical climbing muscle.
USA Climbing Athlete Suspension Upheld
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Podium Dreams: Two-Time Bouldering World Champ Shauna Coxsey Guns for the Olympics
Check out Maria Anderson's author page.
Review: AK Rapida GTX Shoe
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A Statement From Jess Roskelley's Family
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Keegan Sullivan is a 9-Year-Old, V10 Crusher
Keegan, 9, has three V10s under his belt, an intense love for climbing, and a methodical mentality to match the pros.
Wild "Boyz": Ashima Shiraishi and Zach Galla Bouldering in the South
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Commentary on Commentary: A Report Card for ESPN's USA Climbing Broadcasts
An in-depth look at the keys to good climbing commentary—and how ESPN is faring.
Conversations with Climbers: Heroes
Pro climbers answer climbing questions.
Tragedy on Howse Peak: David Lama, Jess Roskelley, and Hansjörg Auer Presumed Dead in Avalanche
According to Parks Canada, three celebrated young alpinists—Jess Roskelley, David Lama, and Hansjörg Auer—have reportedly perished in the Canadian Rockies.
Sport Climbing 2020 Olympic Schedule Announced
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It’s the Bliss!
Why our sport—despite appearances—isn’t in fact selfish.
Review: Ombraz Armless Sunglasses
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Camp 4 Campground Switching to Online Lottery System for Sites
Camp 4, the storied Yosemite climber campground, will be testing out an online lottery-based application system in 2019.
Tension Training Center: The Spartan 24-Hour Gym That's Churning Out Top Climbers
Check out Levi Harrell's author page.
A Day on Cayman Brac
A day of rock climbing, swimming, slacklining, and partnership on the picturesque tropical island of Cayman Brac.
School of Rock
How The Climbing Academy—a traveling high school centered on rock climbing— is building the next generation of redpoint and academic crushers
Recap and Photo Gallery: IFSC Moscow World Cup 2019—Bouldering and Speed
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A Strange Partnership: Mark Hudon and Jordan Cannon Send Moonlight Buttress (5.12d)
The unlikely climbing partners have a 39 year difference in age, but the same unwavering drive to climb hard, climb a lot, push, and learn from one another.
Livestreams: IFSC World Cup 2019 Moscow—Bouldering and Speed
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Conversations with Climbers: Getting Shut Down
Pro climbers answering climbing questions.
Youth Competitions: How Young Is Too Young to Train and Compete?
As Olympic ambitions take root, it's worth examining the merits of having kids compete at a young age
Uncut: Daniel Woods Climbs La Capella (5.15b/9b)
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Jimmy Webb Makes the First Ascent of Ephyra (V16/8C+)
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Grasping at Draws: Excuses Vanquished
The problem with getting what you asked for.
Recap and Photo Gallery: IFSC Meiringen World Cup 2019—Bouldering
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Livestreams: IFSC World Cup 2019 Meiringen—Bouldering
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Conversations with Climbers: Morning Rituals
Pro climbers answering climbing questions.
Stoney Point: Portrait of an American Crag—The Future Of The Point (Part 5)
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Interview: Margo Hayes Talks Papichulo, Her Third 5.15a
Check out Bennett Slavsky's author page.
Review: Danner Trail 2650 Approach Shoe
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Photo Gallery: Onsight—7 Climbing Photo Highlights (March 2019 Edition)
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Meet the 2019 USA Climbing Overall National Team
An in-depth look at the eight competitors who will represent the United States in the upcoming season of international events.
Obituary: Aidan Cameron Silitch (2002-2019)
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Basecamp: A Climbing Magazine Podcast—Gary Neptune Interview
Presented by Black Diamond
Magnus Midtbø Attempts Viral Training Challenges
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Learn This: Efficient Jugging in High-Angle Terrain
Check out Alexa Flower's author page.
Tires and Ice: Fat-Tire Biking into Alaska’s Hinterlands to Search for Frozen Bounty
Check out Andrew Burr's author page.
Sawanobori: The Art of Climbing (Flowing) Waterfalls
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Access Fund Announces 2018 Climbing Advocate Awards
13 climbers, companies, and coalitions get honored by the Access Fund for their work in the betterment of the climbing community and environment.
Protect Our Winters Launches Climber Alliance To Fight Climate Change
Check out Bennett Slavsky's author page.
Cragsters: Meet the Trad Dad
Presenting Cragsters, a series of illustrations and descriptions by Adam Nawrot of climber-types. Cut ’em out, collect ’em, laugh, cry, or rage—just remember, don’t judge, because we’ve all been one type of Cragster or another.
The Lifer: Gunks Pioneer Russ Clune
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Australia's Grampians National Park Announces Sweeping Climbing Closures
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Stoney Point: Portrait of an American Crag—Boldness Redefined (Part 4)
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Opinion: Lessons from the Waves
How surfing’s present could help improve climbing’s future
Ten Sleep Climbing Festival Writing Competition: The Truth
The following essay was a winner in the 2018 Ten Sleep Climbing Festival Writing Competition—the theme was Think Globally, Act Locally.
Ten Sleep Climbing Festival Writing Competition: Room to Grow
The following essay was a winner in the 2018 Ten Sleep Climbing Festival Writing Competition—the theme was Think Globally, Act Locally.
Be Welcome Here: Exploring Puerto Rico's Climbing
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Jimmy Chin and Jason Momoa Climb in the Gym Post-Free Solo Oscar Win
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Harpers Ferry Climbers Fight to Regain Access After Widespread Closures
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Chris Sharma Makes the First Ascent of Super Blood Wolf Moon (5.14d, Traverse)
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