The weekly roundup: Niky Ceria taps Finland's unbelievable bouldering potential; Patagonia's Aguja Standhardt is climbed in winter; Beckett Hsin (14) climbs stout V14; Connor Herson and Fan Yang add 2,000-foot 5.13+ to Mt. Whitney's East Face.
Plus: Domen Škofic doesn't need no kneepads; Connor Herson rips Air Swedin (5.13 R); A bold attempt on Greenland's Mirror Wall; and more.
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THE WEEKLY ROUNDUP: Connor Herson, Josh Wharton, and BJ Tilden strike again, Ondra and Garnbret take wins at Arco, Nina Williams climbs China Beach, and the Hueco Rock Ranch is both back in business and actively hiring.
The Weekly Roundup: 12-year-old Bayes Wilder sends 5.14c, Laura Rogora onsights 5.14b (while hanging draws!), Everest prices are sky rocketing, and Seb Berthe flashes 'Rayu' (5.14b; 2000ft).
Pizza, community, and 40 years of stoke—Miguel's has given the climbing community a lot to celebrate.
The Weekly Roundup: Owen Whaley Does his fifth 5.14d—Climbing Stewards are coming to the Red—Maui's climbing community could use our help—Lattice tackles the age-old question: should beginners hangboard?
Plus: Jimmy Webb gets revenge & Americans send hard in South Africa
THE WEEKLY ROUNDUP: Vadim Timonov flashes V14; Max Bertone does his second 5.14d; Watch Jakob Schubert send a 5.14d deep water solo.
Andrew Evans was on ‘Gardiner Buttress’ in the Beartooth Mountains when the incident occurred.
The crux of 'Magical Thinking' has an 80-plus-foot fall potential—with a leg-snapping slab lurking below.
This isn’t a guide to 2023’s flashiest bivy gear—although there are some instant-classics included below. This is the gear we return to time and again when we’re headed for the hills.
Plus: V13s for Shauna Coxsey; a nemesis route for Jonathan Siegrist; and hard, scary trad for Connor Herson and Brent Barghahn
The 26-year-old female was on ‘Blitzen Ridge.’
Only 10% of those who encounter lightning are killed, but 70% of survivors have lifelong debilitating injuries. If you've got any doubts, play it safe.
A roundup of all the old gear we can’t stop using
THE WEEKLY ROUNDUP: Daniel Arnold links up 5,000 feet of Swiss granite in 9.5 hours; Rachel Pearce ticks two runout 5.13s in a week; a first-ascent spree in the Karakoram; Ontario's amazing limestone cragging is at risk of closure; Leo Bøe hangs on for a battle with 'Thor's Hammer' (5.14d).
Probably not. But they're some of them.
This isn't a guide to 2023's flashiest new kicks. These are the shoes we return to when we’re not testing shoes.
THE WEEKLY ROUNDUP: The iconic line, 'Biographie', has now seen 19 ascents; Nat Bailey demonstrated the power of audacious goals with his Squamish ascent; and more.
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month we present 12 feature stories about climbers struggling with depression, alcoholism, disordered eating, grief, loneliness, and more.
THE WEEKLY ROUNDUP: David Lama’s ‘Avaatara’ finally saw a repeat, and Chen put down ‘The Fly,’ a 25-foot two-bolt (or nine-pad) 5.14d (or V13/14). Plus, some exciting vids that caught our attention.
THE WEEKLY ROUNDUP: Everest is even more crowded than usual; there's a new member of the 5.15b/c club; will Russia and Ukraine both send climbers to Paris 2024? (Plus our favorite movies of the week)
THE WEEKLY ROUNDUP: Jana Švecová has worked out all of the moves on 'Terranova' (V16); Dai Koyamada FA's another V15 after building one helluva platform; and Matt Fultz repeats a Brione V16.
This isn't a guide to 2023's freshest gear. It's just what we're psyched on.
THE WEEKLY ROUNDUP: A historic V15 gets an upgrade; a 2,000-foot FA on Aguja Poincenot; and another hard-trad tick for Anna Hazelnutt.
THE WEEKLY ROUNDUP: how Cameron Hörst increased his already impressive 5.14d ticklist by 50%; why Tristan Chen re-projected a V14; and how Colin Duffy can make his first V16 look so easy.
“Climbers We Lost” is an annual tribute to community members we've lost in the past year.
Paradox Sports and the Access Fund enrich the climbing world and its participants—let's show them some love back.
Pay your passion forward for the betterment of the planet.
Each year, Big City Mountaineers changes thousands of kids’ lives by bringing them on their first outdoor adventures. You can make it happen for another.
Everything's here, from fingerboarding to power, endurance and strength training. Includes expert advice on getting stronger fingers, shoulders, abs, you name it and if you want to train it up, this soup-to-nuts compendium has it.
Our handy guide for navigating the confounding world of climberspeak.
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“There is no avalanche danger unless a human is there,” said Dick Jackson of Aspen Expeditions at the start of a Level 1 avalanche course.
Expert instruction on how to get started on the rock—in the gym.
Five great pieces of gear reviewed in our latest print issue
We've partnered with travel outfitter Modern Adventure to create four epic trips for Outside+ members at discounted rates. Better yet, an Outside editor will join you on each inaugural journey.
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We published close to thirty stories this week. Here are six that you won’t want to miss.
Watch one of the world’s best rock climbers choose his goals, deal with setbacks, and insist on progress.
Part III of Reel Rock's "Age of Ondra" asks how one of the world’s best rock climbers chooses his goals, deals with setbacks, and insists on progress.
Soft, comfortable, and never spills. The Prana Chalk Bag with Belt will not disappoint.
Tough and breathable the Black Diamond Crag Half-Finger climbing glove protects your hands for belaying, rappelling, jugging and route prepping.
On this trip of a lifetime, you'll explore and trek through the stunning Katmai National Park in Alaska with Outside's editor in chief Christopher Keyes.
Reel Rock's "Age of Ondra Part II" follows Adam from Spain to Canada to France as he tries to make the first 5.15a flash.
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From Honnold to Carlos Carsolio, to Daniel Woods and Ashima Shiraishi.
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Is speed climbing just a fringe activity whose glory days (the X Games) are long behind it? Reel Rock filmmaker Zachary Barr takes an in-depth look.
Is speed climbing just a a fringe activity whose glory days (the X Games) are long behind it? Reel Rock filmmaker Zachary Barr takes an in-depth look.
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Outside+ members can now stream this year's film from the comfort of their couch.
850 Miles of hiking and biking for 15 free solos … What could possibly go wrong?
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Did Brad Gobright accomplish more while receiving less than any climber, ever?
"The Trilogy" features one of climbing’s strongest personalities at her most vulnerable.
Sasha DiGiulian, set out to become the first woman and second person in history to complete the Rocky Mountain Trilogy, a compilation of three of the hardest 5.14 big walls in the Canadian Rockies.
Six of the world's leading climbers take on one of the world’s last great climbing frontiers: the frozen towers of Antarctica.
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Outside TV and its 600+ hours of adventure films and television shows is now included with Outside+
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