I Sent My Project, Then Decked on a 5.4. Here’s What It Taught Me About Climbing Accidents.
By the time I’d paid lip service to safety protocols, I was on autopilot.
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Weekend Whipper: Lucky To Be Alive When Ice Climb Collapses
There’s a lot to learn from this week’s video…
Interview: Will Gadd on Making a Near-Fatal Gear Mistake
Gadd’s dramatic moment—and its aftermath—lies at the center of “Will Power,” episode 9 of the 10-part “The Edge of the Unknown with Jimmy Chin” series. It begins streaming on National Geographic / Disney+ on Tuesday September 13.
400 Feet Up, Ice Soloist Is Struck by Avalanche. Interview and Video.
The Colorado-based alpinist was 400 feet up The Ribbon when an avalanche released. He caught the ensuing moments on video.
That Time Cedar Wright Was “Tricked” Into Free Soloing
Bickering goes bad—way bad—at Red Rocks.
Safety First—Expert Advice for Avoiding Climbing Accidents
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Common Belay Screw-ups and What To Do About Them
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.
Yes, Climbing Knots Can—and Have—Come Untied
Coming untied from the rope while on lead doesn't happen every day, but it happens often enough that you should put the scenario on your radar.