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Mammut is one of the premier manufacturers of climbing gear. Right now, Backcountry.com is featuring a ton of Mammut gear for huge discounts, selling everything from ropes to harnesses to packs and more.

The following photos provide a glimpse into the evolution of Yosemite's climbing scene, including pioneers like Royal Robbins and Warren Harding, as well as present-day badasses like Alex Honnold.

James Pearson couldn't be bothered to clip the bolt at his waist, and he logged some serious air miles while climbing above 13,000 feet.

Climb and stay injury free by following the doctor's advice.

This Weekend Whipper isn't gory or violent, rather it's a reminder that lead falls can be simply awkward, graceless moments.

The double bowline gets a bad rap—here's how to use it correctly

It may be President's Day Weekend now, but spring break is right around the corner. And for many young climbers, that means a trip to Bishop or Red Rocks, the Red or the New, or just your local crag. So we've put together a list of backcountry's best deals on bouldering and sport climbing gear. Go forth and crush.

Step-by-step tutorials and uses cases for the figure-8, prusik, clove hitch, munter hitch, and more

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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.

Hard climbing, spread-out bolts, a botched clip... all the fixings for a classic whipper.

Ennis is a very strategic climber, who "runs hot" due to her amputation, yet must avoid any situation of waiting lest she incur frostbite due to cold transfer from the materials in her prosthetic, and lose any more of her femur.

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Turn your scrappy home gym into a mega gym, build a hand-jam trainer, repair your gear, and loads of other tips for better climbing and a stronger you.

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Three adventurers attempt to kite ski across Antarctica to make a first ascent on one of the most remote 2000m peaks in the world.

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"It resulted in a somersault of Olympic quality and a pretty swollen elbow."

Five great pieces of gear reviewed in our latest print issue

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Climbing is literally a steep learning curve. This boxed set of advice will flatten the bell, helping you to become a better climber by smoothing out your footwork, teaching you to think outside the box—there's even sections on crack and slab climbing, and 25 tips to improve your belaying.

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Three adventurers attempt to kite ski across Antarctica to make a first ascent on one of the most remote 2000m peaks in the world.

Three adventurers attempt to kite ski across Antarctica to make a first ascent on one of the most remote 2000m peaks in the world.

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Piolet d’Or-winning alpinist Graham Zimmerman shows how you don't need to be environmentally perfect to be a powerful advocate for the environment.

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.

We published close to thirty stories this week. Some were digitized versions of our latest print stories. Others were dusted off from Climbing's archives. Still more were original online content. Here are six stories that stood out.

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How you hold the rope is just one aspect of the belay and no more or less important than vigilance, rope management, and how and where you stand.

Your first month of gear with your Cairn outdoor-gear box subscription is on us.

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.

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Gnarly Nutrition’s new film, “Home Crag,” profiles the embattled canyon, which plays a centering role for the Salt Lake climbing community.

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While highballing isn’t for everyone, its techniques—pad placement, spotting, fall strategies and so on—are.

The Women's Crux Hoody is intended to be worn on warm-ups, for cool bouldering, and maybe out for a beer or hot chocolate afterwards.

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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.

“Climbers We Lost” is an annual tribute to community members we've lost in the past year.

140-footers on El Cap? Check.

Always wanted to go to Patagonia? Sign up for Outside+ and receive a discount on this guided trip.

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An innovative and versatile item, it weighs only only 50 grams, while packing 200 lumens over four lighting modes.

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.

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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.

Let's look back at the stories that resonated with readers in 2021.

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A tough-as-nails vessel for the storage and transportation of cold, fresh beer.

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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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Soft, airy and flowy for summer bouldering or running.

According to Niky Ceria, “The ideal line [is located] not too far from the water but also not too close to it.”