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Alex Honnold and Fitz Cahall unearth climbing's history and culture.

Climbers are keenly aware how easily land access can be lost, perhaps open climbing information should not be taken for granted either.

"I told myself, 'If you want to be able to adapt to these moves and get strong enough to do this thing, you're going to have to have complete obsession over it."

Air Zermatt is the world’s best aerial search and rescue team, made up of people dedicated to saving the lives of those who take on the Matterhorn. Follow them as they brave the perils of the Swiss Mountain, bringing aid to those who need it most. Premiers tomorrow, April 8, at 10 pm EST on Outside TV+.

On March 27, the 23-year-old French climber Nico Pelorson did the second ascent Soudain Seul (aka The Big Island Sit), Simon Lorenzi’s proposed V17 in Font, suggesting a slight downgrade to V16.

Tierrany is the Yosemite National Park's first boulder problem to be graded V14—though it may not be the first V14.

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

Rockfall has destroyed a bridge and the water supply line that feeds 70% of the park.

Ten years later, Alex Johnson Sends The Swarm

"It’s all just a game people... and I play the game," Daniel Woods wrote in announcing the new problem, one of just a handful of proposed V17s in the world. "The game is how comfortable can you become with your own insanity.”

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Donald J. Trump announced plans to launch chain of Trump Tower indoor climbing gyms.

Yosemite National Park has announced plans to set up an extensive network of auto belays on the iconic big wall, beginning with a series of auto belays protecting the Nose.

The plan was pushed through despite opposition from by several members on the board of the Dulton Chamber of Commerce.

The race is now on to see who will get the first ascent of the changed crack.

Witnesses say the routes have been altered beyond repair.

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.

Bosi made the first ascent of a new route in Siurana called King Capella. While the 9b+ grade will need to be confirmed, the young climber's other nails-hard redpoints would suggest the grade will stick.

Maciek Ciesielski, Kacper Tekieli and Piotr Sułowski have completed one of the most notorious alpine linkups in Poland in a 43-hour winter blitz.

Guggenhell is over 50 meters long. The first part is a severely steep roof with powerful sequences, the most difficult revolving around two mono pockets—a style in which Iker Pou is among the best in the world.

While standard chalk was already banned in the park, Garden of the Gods has gone a step further and outlawed the use of any chalk substitute.

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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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Last year, at age 50, the unstoppable Tom Herbert lapped El Cap twice in a day. This year he re-sent Midnight Lighting... then he lapped that too.

Pioneering bouldering gym brand expands network

The 52 year old Italian has made history by free soloing one of the most difficult pitches to date.

The duo climbed a new route, christened La Chaltenense last Wednesday on Cerro Chaltén (Fitz Roy) in Argentine Patagonia.

The show will be co-hosted by legendary climber Alex Honnold and legendary outdoor podcaster Fitz Cahall.

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Mammut will also be donating to TranSending 7 as part of its ongoing commitment to supporting inclusivity in the outdoors

High-altitude workers have long been subject to hazardous work conditions and practices. With their new Mountain Worker Initiative, the UIAA hopes to help the situation.

One inspired the world, one is in danger of being forgotten, and one disappeared.

A nonprofit group called the Sagarmatha Next Centre is collecting waste and litter from the world’s tallest peak and turning it into an art project

The transfer of Oak Flat would have resulted in the destruction of this sacred site and the largest-ever loss of climbing on America’s public lands.

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Four French climbers summited a new 1,000-meter line christened BASE (M8+, 7a)

The new digital and print publication is essential reading for anyone who wants a behind-the-scenes look at the outdoor industry.

The French preteen became the youngest to send the grade last year. He has now completed a trifecta, with Super Samson (8c/5.14b).

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

A handful of climbing board games to scratch the itch when you can’t make it to the wall or mountain.

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The 8,000-meter peak has not been summited in winter in over 20 years. This season, only two climbers remain who may attempt it once again.

Climbing’s parent company acquires Outside magazine, Outside TV, Gaia GPS, athleteReg, and Peloton Magazine, boosting the depth and diversity of storytelling and services in our Active Pass membership.

Climbing and Rock and Ice Have Merged—Now What?

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An avalanche in the Upper Susa Valley took the lives of the two Italian alpinists.

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The snowpack, prone to slides, has proven deadly for a number of backcountry goers.

The Slovenian competition climbers sent the longest man-made climb on Earth

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A dedicated mountaineer and ferocious athlete, Sergi Mingote lost his life on K2

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Erebor is now the most difficult route in Italy.

Will 2021 be the year that the prized first winter ascent of K2 is made?

The climbing destination is the United States’ newest National Park.

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

Back to back first ascents

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250 years after its first ascent, climbers are still finding new routes up the famous Scottish peak.

Doug Scott helped usher in “alpine style” in mountaineering, and had a storied career as one of the most prolific and visionary alpinists of the 20th century.

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After sending her first 5.15a in March, the French climber has now sent 5.15b.

Bouin rediscovered his local crag and made FAs of two new hard lines.

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