Off Route: Climbing Links From Around the Web 1/19/18
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“Skate-Style” Route-Setting: How World Cup Climbing Affects Your Local Gym
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The 10 Most-Read Climbing Articles of 2017
The most popular climbing stories of the year, as chosen by the eyeballs of our readers.
Topics
Access Fund Will Sue Federal Government to Defend Bears Ears National Monument
The non-profit climbing advocacy organization will file a lawsuit against the Trump Administration to protect Bears Ears National Monument, home to world-renowned climbing
Interview: Access Fund's Brady Robinson on Trump's Bears Ears Reduction
President Trump announced a massive reduction to both Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments in Utah. We spoke to Access Fund Executive Director Brady Robinson about the implications.
Keita Kurakami Free Climbs The Nose!
Japanese climber Keita Kurakami has made the sixth free ascent of the Nose on El Capitan, a legendary feat on the world's most iconic big wall.
North American Climbing Legend Fred Beckey Passes Away
Fred Beckey: January 14, 1923–October 30, 2017
Evolv Announces Two Year USA Climbing Sponsorship, Kai Lightner Signature Shaman
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MoonClimbing Announces MoonBoard Masters Comp and New Hold Sets
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Yosemite's Camp 4 Expands, Adds New Facilities
Yosemite National Park implements road and campground Improvements along Northside Drive and Camp 4.
Angy Eiter Becomes the First Woman to Climb 5.15b (Story + Photo Gallery)
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Brad Gobright and Jim Reynolds Set New Nose Speed Record
Gobright and Reynolds climb El Capitan route in 2:19:44.
News Brief: Quinn Brett Seriously Injured in 100-Foot El Cap Fall
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Not Just Dirtbags: The Economic Impact of Climbers in the Red River Gorge, Explained
New research is helping to change the perception of climbers and grow economic opportunities near Eastern Kentucky's Red River Gorge.
Remembering Hayden Kennedy and Inge Perkins
Accomplished alpinist Hayden Kennedy and climber and skier Inge Perkins died in events related to an avalanche in Montana earlier this week.
Ammon McNeely Seriously Injured in BASE Jumping Accident
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The Science of Rockfall: What We Know—and What We Don’t
Yosemite geologists, with the help of climbers, are inching closer to answering the elusive question: "Why do rocks fall?"
Tom Randall and Peter Whittaker FA Two 5.14 Roof Cracks and Continue Work on 5.15 Mega-Proj
Finding—much less sending—the hardest crack in the world isn’t easy. Then add in the hazards of spiders, scorpions, and snakes.
Margo Hayes Redpoints Realization (5.15a)
American woman ticks her second 5.15 in a year
Justin Simoni Summits Colorado's 100 Highest Peaks in 60 Days
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Team USA Finishes Strong at IFSC Youth World Championships
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Robert Kelman, 87, Becomes Oldest Person to Climb Devils Tower
The tower was his magnum opus
Totem Announces Voluntary Recall of Basic Cams
The recall affects Basic cams of all sizes, manufactured between 7 February 2017 and 15 August 2017.
Anak Verhoeven Completes First Female 5.15a First Ascent
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Interview: Adam Ondra On What It Took to Climb the World’s First 5.15d
Ondra talks about his groundbreaking ascent, and why he named the world’s first 5.15d Silence.
Chuck Odette Climbs 5.14a First Ascent at 61
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Adam Ondra Sends "Project Hard," Suggests 9c (5.15d)
Czech climber puts down his long-term Hanshelleren Cave, Norway, project
Climbers Shot at in Little Cottonwood Canyon, Utah
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Interview and Photo Gallery: Pretty Strong, a Full-Length Female Climbing Film
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No Man’s Land Announces 2017 All-Female Adventure Film Festival
No Man's Land Film Festival is an all-female adventure film festival based out of the Rocky Mountains of Colorado that meets a need and desire to highlight and connect women in pursuit of the radical.
First Down Syndrome Summit of the Grand Teton
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Can Climbing Be Used to Treat Depression?
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Carsten von Birckhahn, Edelrid Brand Manager, Dies in Paragliding Accident
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Interview: Katie Bono Sets the First Women's Denali Speed Record
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Gallery: 12 Photos From the 2017 IFSC Vail Bouldering World Cup
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Interview: The First Naked Ascent of El Capitan
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12 Reactions to Alex Honnold’s Freerider Free Solo
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Alex Honnold Completes First Free Solo of El Capitan
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An Unbelayvable Goodbye
SCARY (AND TRUE) TALES FROM A CRAG NEAR YOU
2017 Everest News: Crowds, Speed Record, Hillary Step Mystery, and Accidents
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Unbelayvable: Bad Motivation
SCARY (AND TRUE) TALES FROM A CRAG NEAR YOU
Mount Huntington South Ridge Traverse: Q&A with Clint Helander and Jess Roskelley
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Unbelayvable: Oh, You Were Using That Anchor?
SCARY (AND TRUE) TALES FROM A CRAG NEAR YOU
Looking Back on the Life of Ueli Steck
“He had a certain earned wisdom that is rare in this world” —Steve House
Mila Makovec: A Little Climber in Need of Our Help
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Ueli Steck Found Dead on Nuptse
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Off-Route: 6 Climbing Links from Around the Web
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Unbelayvable: A Rappel Lesson
SCARY (AND TRUE) TALES FROM A CRAG NEAR YOU
Watch Piolet d'Or Winning First Ascent of Moveable Feast on Thalay Sagar
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Trango Vergo Recall Notice
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Wild Country Friends Recall Info
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Sponsored: The Making of Uncharted Lines
Scouting and filming the adventure bouldering film, Uncharted Lines.
Off Route: 6 Climbing Links From Around the Web
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Michaela Kiersch Ticks Two More Red River Gorge 5.14c's
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Obituary: Royal Robbins (1935–2017)
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Shiraishi, Lightner Win 2017 Sport Climbing Nationals
Check out Liz Haas's author page.
Interview: Margo Hayes on Becoming the First Woman to Climb 5.15a
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Unbelayvable: Falling Weapons
SCARY (AND TRUE) TALES FROM A CRAG NEAR YOU
5 Ways You Can Protect Climbing Access on Public Lands
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Nina Williams Makes First Female Ascent of Ambrosia (V11) Highball
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Margo Hayes Climbs La Rambla, Becomes First Woman to Send 5.15a
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Off Route: 7 Climbing Links From Around the Web
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Hueco Rock Rodeo 24 Results and Recap
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Outdoor Brands Boycott Outdoor Retailer Trade Show in Protest
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In Depth: Bears Ears and the Ongoing Battle to Protect U.S. Climbing Areas
Check out Cameron Fenton's author page.
Hueco Rock Rodeo 2017 Preview
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Unbelayvable: A Belayer Chocolate Break
SCARY (AND TRUE) TALES FROM A CRAG NEAR YOU
Puccio, Coleman Win 2017 Bouldering Nationals
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Roland Pauligk, Inventor of the RP, Dies at 79
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The Red Rock Housing Development Controversy Explained
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The 10 Most-Read Climbing Articles of 2016
The most popular climbing stories of the year, as chosen by the eyeballs of our readers.
Clark County Files Action in Red Rock Development Dispute
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Adam Ondra Completes Dawn Wall
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Unbelayvable: Downleading
SCARY (AND TRUE) TALES FROM A CRAG NEAR YOU
How Much Political Influence Do Climbers Have?
Check out Cameron Fenton's author page.
Vote for Climbing: Where the 2016 Candidates Stand on Outdoor Issues
Examining two important issues for climbers in the presidential election
World First: Nalle Hukkataival Sends Project, Proposes V17
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Half Dome Post-Rock Fall Conditions: One Year Later
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Early Victory Against Red Rock Development, Final Vote Still to Come
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