Smith Rock State Park Expanding to Include the Lower Gorge
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El Capitan in HD: xRez Studio's Gigapixel Image of America’s Most-Famous Big Wall
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AAC Partners With GEARO to Offer Discounted Gear Rentals to Members
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Basecamp: A Climbing Magazine Podcast—The 2019 Photo Annual
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Undisputed: Yosemite’s Iconic Buildings Revert to Original Names
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Climbing Magazine Print Preview: The 2019 Photo Annual
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Front Range Development: Eldorado Canyon and Boulder Canyon See Their Hardest First Ascents
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Lost and Found: Lost Ledge Brings Quality Bouldering to Bellingham, WA
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American Alpine Club Releases 2019 State of Climbing Report
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Broken Holds and Lost Lives: How Loose Rock and Free Soloing Ended Two Climbers’ Lives
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Small Climber, Big Goals: 10-Year-Old Selah Schneiter’s Journey to Become the Youngest Person to Climb the Nose
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The Spring of Trad: Three 5.14 FA's Rank Among the World's Hardest Trad Routes
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Alex Honnold and Brad Gobright Get the Second Ascent of El Cap's Pineapple Express (VI 5.13c)
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Basecamp: A Climbing Magazine Podcast—Anton Krupicka / Chris Schulte
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Louis Vuitton Sells $1,590 Chalk Bag
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How Climate Change is Making Mount Everest More Dangerous
Though overcrowding was a deadly factor on Mount Everest this year, climate change might prove more devastating in the long run.
Young, Strong, and Pushing Grades: A Deeper Look at 13-Year-Old Mishka Ishi’s Ascent of Byaku-dou (V15)
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Desert Roof Cracks Galore: A Conversation with the Wide Boyz about Their Latest Utah Trip
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The Fallen Soloist
The impact of a 60-foot free soloing fall on Boulder's Second Flatiron
Basecamp: A Climbing Magazine Podcast—The Epic Survival Tales Issue
Presented by Evolv
Secure the Ledges Campaign Succeeds, Protecting Climbing Access in New Hampshire's Mount Washington Valley
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1Climb and Adidas Outdoor Team Up to Build 10 New Climbing Walls for Boys and Girls Club of America
The new project will introduce thousands of kids in urban areas to rock climbing.
Basecamp: A Climbing Magazine Podcast—Gear Trends With Travis Graves (Desert Rock Sports)
Presented by Black Diamond
Climbing Magazine Print Preview: June/July 2019—Epic Survival Tales
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A Statement From Jess Roskelley's Family
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Tragedy on Howse Peak: David Lama, Jess Roskelley, and Hansjörg Auer Presumed Dead in Avalanche
According to Parks Canada, three celebrated young alpinists—Jess Roskelley, David Lama, and Hansjörg Auer—have reportedly perished in the Canadian Rockies.
Camp 4 Campground Switching to Online Lottery System for Sites
Camp 4, the storied Yosemite climber campground, will be testing out an online lottery-based application system in 2019.
A Strange Partnership: Mark Hudon and Jordan Cannon Send Moonlight Buttress (5.12d)
The unlikely climbing partners have a 39 year difference in age, but the same unwavering drive to climb hard, climb a lot, push, and learn from one another.
Interview: Margo Hayes Talks Papichulo, Her Third 5.15a
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Obituary: Aidan Cameron Silitch (2002-2019)
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Basecamp: A Climbing Magazine Podcast—Gary Neptune Interview
Presented by Black Diamond
Access Fund Announces 2018 Climbing Advocate Awards
13 climbers, companies, and coalitions get honored by the Access Fund for their work in the betterment of the climbing community and environment.
Protect Our Winters Launches Climber Alliance To Fight Climate Change
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Australia's Grampians National Park Announces Sweeping Climbing Closures
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Harpers Ferry Climbers Fight to Regain Access After Widespread Closures
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No Kpote Only (9A/V17) Gets Second Ascent, Possible Downgrade
Ryohei Kameyama has made the first repeat of a proposed 9A/V17 problem
Basecamp: A Climbing Magazine Podcast—The Gear Episode
Presented by Black Diamond
Congress Passes Bill Protecting Climbing Access, The First in US History
Congress passed the Natural Resources Management Act by a landslide vote on February 26, 2019. The bill is the first-ever piece of federal legislation to include climbing-specific language and protection, and sets an invaluable precedent for the years to come.
Free Solo Wins Oscar for Best Documentary (Videos + Photo Gallery)
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Michigan Ice Fest: The History of the Oldest Ice Climbing Festival in the US
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New Study Finds Rock Climbers Bring $12.1 Million Annually to New River Gorge Region
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Hueco Rock Rodeo 2019: Recap and Photo Gallery
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Food Ranch Closes: Iconic Joe's Valley Grocery Store Goes Out of Business
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Charles Albert Proposes World's Second V17 in Fontainebleau (Barefoot)
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Basecamp: A Climbing Magazine Podcast—Training Special
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Climbers Rally While National Parks Continue to Suffer During Government Shutdown
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Open Letter: Small Businesses That Rely on Access to National Parks and Public Lands Are Hurting
Check out Phil Powers and Mark Butler, American Alpine Club's author page.
US Competition Climbing’s Funding Problem
For U.S. competition climbers, getting into the Olympics is far from the biggest hurdle.
The 10 Most-Read Climbing Articles of 2018
The most popular climbing stories of the year, as chosen by the eyeballs of our readers.
The 10 Most-Viewed Climbing Videos of 2018
The most popular climbing videos of the year, as chosen by the eyeballs of our readers.
Basecamp: A Climbing Magazine Podcast—Podcast Updates and a Chat With Matt Samet
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Yosemite News: Two Free Nose Ascents, Magic Line Redpoint, Meltdown Repeat, and Much More
Check out Jess Dankenbring's author page.
Chris Winter to Join Access Fund as New Executive Director
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Climbing Magazine Print Preview: December/January 2019
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Help Us Help You: Climbing Magazine's 2018 Reader Survey
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Basecamp: A Climbing Magazine Podcast—Mike Williams
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Daniel Woods Makes the First Ascent of Box Therapy (V16) in Rocky Mountain National Park
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Desert Tower Climbing Pioneer Huntley Ingalls Dies at 90
During the 1960s Ingalls and Layton Kor established many of the most difficult, dangerous, and classic routes in Colorado and Utah together. Ingalls is remembered for his tower climbing, with FA’s of Castleton Tower, the Titan, Standing Rock, and North Six Shooter.
Desert Testpiece Century Crack (5.14b) Sees Third Ascent by Danny Parker
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Opinion: The Free Solo Documentary Addressed Some Uncomfortable Truths, But Ignored Others
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This Beer is Brewed with Climbing Chalk
Check out Kristen Kuchar's author page.
Fashion Brand Sells the World's Most Expensive Nuts
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Basecamp: A Climbing Magazine Podcast—Pat Goodman / Jessa Goebel
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Listen to an Interview With Climbing Editor Matt Samet on the ReddyYeti Podcast
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The Highs and Lows of El Cap Speed
Are big-wall speed climbers pushing too far?
Disordered Eating Poses a Danger to Climbers
Advanced female athletes are most at risk for eating disorders, a new survey reveals
Rock Exotica Silent Partner Sells for $1,400 on eBay (Updated)
Check out Kevin Corrigan's author page.
Climbing out of a Hurricane: How Climbers Are Bringing Back Puerto Rico
Check out Matt Minich's author page.
Results: 2018 IFSC Climbing World Championships
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IFSC 2018 Men's Bouldering World Championship Results
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IFSC 2018 Women's Bouldering World Championship Results
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Climbing Magazine Print Preview: October/November 2018
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Basecamp: A Climbing Magazine Podcast—Quinn Brett / Nina Williams
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Interview: How Kevin Jorgeson Is Bringing Climbing to the Next Generation
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Safe Outside: The Facts About Sexual Harassment and Assault in the Climbing Community
Check out Noël Phillips's author page.
The Korean Crusher: Chaehyeon Seo Sends 5.14d at Age 14
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Climbing Magazine Seeks Fall 2018 Online News Intern
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Psicobloc Masters Series Coming to Montreal August 23-25
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