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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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Climbing out of a Hurricane: How Climbers Are Bringing Back Puerto Rico
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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
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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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Latok I Climbed From the North, but North Ridge Remains Incomplete
The north side of Latok I has finally been climbed after some thirty attempts and a fatality last month—but not by the North Ridge as many news reports have claimed.
Basecamp: A Climbing Magazine Podcast—Daniel Woods / Chris Kalman
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Adam Ondra Crushes Canada: Two 5.15 FAs, Three 5.14 Onsights
This summer Ondra single-handedly tripled Canada’s tally of 5.15s
Remembering Five Ten Founder Charles Cole
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Basecamp: A Climbing Magazine Podcast—Matty Hong / Heather Weidner
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A 1,000-Foot 5.14: Whit Magro and Wyoming’s Longest, Hardest Route
It took Magro, from Bozeman, Montana, two years to tick his most demanding route to date—the FA of the 10-pitch Yellow Wolf.
Basecamp: A Climbing Magazine Podcast—Preview Episode with Brady Robinson and Matt Samet
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American Alpine Club to Host 2019 UIAA World Cup Ice Climbing Competition in Denver, CO
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Zodiac: David Allfrey Recounts His Aid Solo Speed Record on El Cap
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Chantel Astorga and Anne Gilbert Chase Complete Denali’s 9,000’ Slovak Direct
Chantel Astorga and Anne Gilbert Chase’s ascent of the Slovak Direct—from June 2 to 5—marks the first female ascent of the 9,000-foot route, and the second time an all-female team has climbed an Alaska Grade VI.
In Depth: The Evolution of the Nose Speed Record
Notable previous Nose record holders lend perspective to Honnold’s and Caldwell’s sub-two-hour ascent
Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell Set Sub-2-Hour Nose Speed Record
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Eye Witness Recounts Tragic Accident on El Cap's Freeblast
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Two Expert Climbers Killed in Fall From El Cap’s Freeblast
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Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell Break Nose Speed Record, Will Attempt Sub-2-Hour Ascent
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Peter Whittaker's 100,000-foot Promise
The scion of America’s first family of mountaineering flips the apparel industry on its head with the launch of Bight Gear, a line of clothing for mountaineers, by mountaineers.
Interview: Adrian Ballinger on His Lightning-Fast Ascents of Cho Oyu and Everest
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Access Fund Executive Director Brady Robinson to Step Down to Pursue Global Conservation
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Climb The Hill 2018: Climbers Take Their Message to Washington, D.C.
Organizers say it’s more important than ever to speak up for protecting the nation’s climbing resources.
Madaleine Sorkin and the AAC Launch the Climbing Grief Fund
After a slew of climbing tragedies last fall, big wall climber Madaleine Sorkin partners with the American Alpine Club to provide resources for climbers affected by death.
Climbing Magazine Print Preview: July 2018
On sale today, featuring improved paper quality and a full redesign.
Recap and Photo Gallery: IFSC Tai’an World Cup 2018—Bouldering and Speed
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Interview: Alex Megos on Sending Chris Sharma's Perfecto Mundo (5.15c) Project
After more than three weeks of work, 24-year-old Alex Megos from Frankenjura, Germany, made the FA of Perfecto Mundo at Finestra in Margalef, Spain, ticking his first 5.15c.
Beaks for Days: New El Cap Route Ephemeron (VI 5.10 A4) Parallels the Nose
Brandon Adams and Kristoffer Wickstrom spent 10 days opening thin seams next to Yosemite's most-famous big wall route.
Recap and Photo Gallery: IFSC Chongqing World Cup 2018—Bouldering and Speed
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Survey: Sexual Harassment and Assault in Climbing
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Writing Competition: Climbing Magazine and Edelrid Team Up With Wyoming Climbing Festivals
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Recap, Highlights, and Photo Gallery: IFSC Moscow World Cup 2018—Bouldering and Speed
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Recap and Photo Gallery: IFSC 2018 Bouldering World Cup Meiringen
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Sending in Color: How One Group is Bringing Diversity to the Chicago Climbing Community
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2018 Climbing Competition Calendar
Find USA Climbing, IFSC, and more climbing competitions throughout 2018.
Phase Change: How Climbers are Becoming a Major Economic Force
An economic-impact study of climbing in Chattanooga, Tennessee, has revealed that climbers have a major influence on local economies