Keely Dickes

“I’ve always said I want to climb 5.15, and I do, but I think I want to be a mom more.”—Paige Claassen in 'LOVE'

When considering avalanches, skiers are often the first group to come to mind. But avalanches are just as perilous for ice climbers, and perhaps more deadly. 

The Basque climbers were killed after an ascent of the 'Afanassieff' when a large wet avalanche swept them into a crevasse.

Alpine environments are infinitely complex—but for Gadd that is part of their allure.

Even the most dedicated of rock climbers can lose their outdoor-stoke mid winter. Learning to ice climb is a great way to climb outside, but making the jump to the sharp end is a big decision. Here’s how to know if you're ready.

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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With its virtual BGC Marketplace, Brown Girls Climb will harness the power of the dollar to achieve social change.

Martina Demmel is a talented young climber to keep an eye on.

Bachendri Pal, the first Indian woman to summit Everest, will lead a Women's Trans Himalayan Expedition.

A clash between coed climbers and religious locals at a crag in Isfahan province in Iran led to a ban against women climbing there.

A personal best of 5.14d, and a 5.14b and a 5.14a/b to boot? Dru Mack having a day!

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What are the factors that have made avalanches so deadly in the US this year? We talked to several avalanche experts to find out.