Review: Millet Prolighter 38 + 10
Our Most versatile alpine pack pick
Climbing Gamlang Razi to Determine Myanmar's Highest Peak
When a team of American climbers sets off for Myanmar to determine the highest point in Southeast Asia, they find that the answer matters less than the question
Advice: Reinhold Messner on the Secret to an Adventurous Life
Reinhold Messner, who turned 70 in 2014, likes what he sees in today’s new alpinism
Flowchart: What Kind of Climbing Traveler Are You?
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A Climber's Guide to Pizza
Pizza to keep your body fueled and taste buds singing
Tepui-Top Bouldering in Venezuela
When the pursuit of virgin rock led seven climbers to Venezuela, they found what they came for—first ascents and lifetimes of untouched boulders—but they also learned lessons they’ll never forget.
Learn This: Build a Snow Bollard Anchor
Learn how to use snow as an anchor
7 Ice Cragging Gear Essentials
Seven necessities for a comfortable and fun day of ice climbing
Review: MSR WindBurner Stove
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Review: Stanley SS Flask
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Review: Camelbak Forge Mug
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Review: Hydro Flask Insulated Food Flask
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Review: Outdoor Research Stormtracker Heated Gloves
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Review: Good Earth Sweet & Spicy Tea
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Review: The North Face Ice Project Backpack
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Paige Claassen Climbs High Alpine 5.14
Sarchasm (5.14), Rocky Mountain National Park
The Top 10 Moments From 2016 USA Bouldering National Championships
The most impressive moves from some of the strongest climbers in the country
Making Bargains With God on Mount Logan
When four young climbers with big-mountain dreams went north to tackle Canada’s highest peak, they had no idea how close they’d come to never returning. Here are their stories.
Epicenter: Ouray, Colorado Ice Climbing Destination Guide
Ice and mixed cragging galore in America’s ice capital
Unbelayvable: An Ice Climbing Confession
Scary (and true) tales from a crag near you
Video: Chris Sharma Sends Catalán Witness the Fitness (V15)
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Advice: How to Live Free and Climb Hard
What it takes to live the life of a modern dirtbag
Flash: 4 Inspiring Climbing Photos
February 8, 2016 edition
Jonathan Siegrist Climbs Catalonia's Power Inverter (5.15a)
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Heart Route on El Cap Goes Free
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Black Diamond Carabiner and Runner Recall
Inspect your gear to see if it's among the affected products
2016 USA Bouldering Nationals: Commentary Highlights
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Patagonia’s Torre Traverse in Under 21 Hours
Haley and Honnold Complete a Second Ascent for the Ages
Mascarenas and Coleman Win 2016 Bouldering Nationals
Youngsters dethrone 9-time national champions Alex Puccio and Daniel Woods
The 2015 Golden Pitons
Eight remarkable climbs and climbers deserving of our highest honor.
2015 Golden Pitons: Climber of the Year
Ashima Shiraishi, New York, New York
2015 Golden Pitons: Lifetime Achievement
Will Gadd, Canmore, Alberta
2015 Golden Pitons: Climb of the Year
The Dawn Wall: Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson
2015 Golden Pitons: Big-Wall Free Climbing
Will Stanhope, Tom Egan Memorial Route, British Columbia
2015 Golden Pitons: Bouldering
Daniel Woods, The Process
2015 Golden Pitons: Mountaineering
Nikita Balabanov and Mikhail Fomin, Ukraine
2015 Golden Pitons: Breakthrough Performance
Megan Mascarenas, Colorado Springs, Colorado
USA Bouldering Nationals Finals Livestream
Finals • 1/30/16 • LIVE 7:45PM CST
USA Bouldering Nationals Semifinals Livestream
Semifinals • 1/30/16 • LIVE 10AM CST
USA Bouldering Nationals Men's Qualifiers Livestream
Men's Qualifiers • 1/29/16 • LIVE 4PM CST
USA Bouldering Nationals Women's Qualifiers Livestream
Women's Qualifiers • 1/29/16 • LIVE 9AM CST
Win a Weekend Pass to the Red Rock Rendezvous
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2014 Golden Piton Awards
Our thirteenth annual year in climbing
2014 Golden Piton Awards: Ice
Our thirteenth annual year in climbing
2014 Golden Piton Awards: Sport
OUR THIRTEENTH ANNUAL YEAR IN CLIMBING
2014 Golden Piton Awards: Alpine
OUR THIRTEENTH ANNUAL YEAR IN CLIMBING
2014 Golden Piton Awards: Breakthrough Performance
OUR THIRTEENTH ANNUAL YEAR IN CLIMBING
2014 Golden Piton Awards: Bouldering
OUR THIRTEENTH ANNUAL YEAR IN CLIMBING
2014 Golden Piton Awards: Big Wall Free
OUR THIRTEENTH ANNUAL YEAR IN CLIMBING
2014 Golden Piton Awards: Competition
OUR THIRTEENTH ANNUAL YEAR IN CLIMBING
2014 Golden Piton Awards: Lifetime Achievement
OUR THIRTEENTH ANNUAL YEAR IN CLIMBING
2014 Golden Piton Awards: Community
OUR THIRTEENTH ANNUAL YEAR IN CLIMBING
Sky High: Nina Williams and Helen Sinclair Climb The Rostrum
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American Alpine Club Announces 2016 Award Recipients
1966 American Antarctic Expedition to be Honored with Rare AAC Gold Medal
Virtually Climb Mont Blanc With Google Maps
Explore 360 degree panoramas of the massif's iconic locations.
Conrad Anker and David Lama Attempt Unclimbed Himalayan Peak
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Black Diamond Athlete Summit: Project Siurana
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The Wright Stuff: The One Rule
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Colin Haley Solos Torre Egger
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Basic Ice Climbing Technique With Dave Macleod
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2016 Di'namik Bouldering Championship Highlights
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2016 Ouray Ice Fest Mixed Comp Highlights
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Profile: Kenny Parker of the New River Gorge
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Vachon Wins Ouray Mixed Competition
43-year-old Coloradan was only climber to finish route
Unbelayvable: A Questionable Belay Location
Scary (and true) tales from a crag near you
Water Pipe Bursts During Ouray Ice Fest
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Yosemite Locations Change Names Over Trademark Dispute
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Campusing in Boxing Gloves
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Ice Like Sugar: The First Ascent of Alaska's Mt. Reaper
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Famed Widow's Tears Ice Climb Soloed
Enormous Yosemite Valley climb rarely forms
Manu Cornu Dynamic Bouldering Inspiration
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Climbing Magazine Seeks Digital Intern
Boulder, Colorado
Unbelayvable: A Rope Too Short
Scary (and true) tales from a crag near you
Mason Earle Wins $1,000 by Onsighting Indoor Crack
New Salt Pump gym in Maine offered the prize
Interview: Chris Sharma Talks Filming Point Break
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Richard Wright Passes Away
Climber developed countless new routes in Colorado
Fitz Roy Road-to-Road in a Day
Haley and Wyatt blitz the Tour de Fitz in 21 hours 8 minutes
AAC Supports Two Cutting-Edge Expeditions
2016 Lyman Spitzer Awards Back Climbs in India and Pakistan
Climb a Grade Harder
Coach Justen Sjong will take your climbing to the next level.
Sharma Sends Wild Roof Boulder
Catalan Witness the Fitness