A Look at One America’s Hardest, Thinnest Sport Crags
From the archive: James Lucas finds his way (and our history) at the Virgin River Gorge.
Arizona
Interview: How Ben Hanna Became the Athlete He Wanted to Be
After 19 days in Dry Canyon, Arizona, at the Celebrity Cave, 23-year-old Ben Hanna put down an impressive list of 5.14's.
The Girl in the Gully
Climbers venture into the desert to test ourselves, but beneath or even among the heights we seek, migrants may risk their lives looking for safe passage. High on the flanks of Baboquivari Peak, near a militarized border, the author finds two clashing realities.
8 Favorite Offwidths Worth Your Blood, Sweat, and Tears
Whether you’re already an offwidth fan or are ready to face your fears, check out this list for some of our favorites.
A Climber We Lost: Davin Teegerstrom, July 22
Each January we post a farewell tribute to those members of our community lost in the year just past. Some of the people you may have heard of, some not. All are part of our community and contributed to climbing.
We Love Sedona Climbing. We Hate Sedona Climbing.
A quest (or not) to tick “The List,” the Top 10 crack pitches in the choss capital of the world.
America’s 100 Best Sport Climbing Routes
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The Classic 25: America’s Best Boulder Problems
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Access Fund Sues After Trump Initiates Transfer of Oak Flat in Final Days
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Uncut: Nathaniel Coleman on the First Ascent of Lee Majors (5.14d)
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Sonoran Gem: The Overlooked Cragging Paradise of Mount Lemmon, Arizona
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Desert Rustle
Navajo guide Aaron Mike explores the intricate web of history, stewardship, and climbing in Cochise Stronghold, Arizona.
Photo Gallery: Onsight—4 Climbing Photo Highlights (Issue 369)
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RealRock: An Urban Climbing Experience
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The Homestead: How You Can Help Save This Desert Tufa-Climbing Mecca
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Alex Honnold and Jonathan Siegrist Get Out of Their Comfort Zones
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Rooftown: Flagstaff, AZ Bouldering With Matt Gentile Vol. 2
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Rooftown: Flagstaff, AZ Bouldering with Matt Gentile
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Unpublished Climbing Photo Spotlight: Ken Etzel
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Tucson, Arizona Climbing Destination Guide
Discover one of America’s best winter climbing destinations: Tucson, Arizona
Climbing Photographer Spotlight: Blake McCord
Flagstaff, AZ
Save Oak Flat, Arizona From Mining
Help save Oak Flat, a popular climbing area and sacred Native American site, from being irreparably damaged by mining.
Jon Cardwell Battles Necessary Evil (5.14c)
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Video: A Climber's Road Back From Injury
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Trailer: Sufferfest 2 – Starring Alex Honnold and Cedar Wright
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Road Trip! Insider Tips, Crag Beta, and Photographic Inspiration for the Best Trip Ever
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Southwest Climbing and Adventures
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The Warriors' Walls
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Cool Climbing on Arizona's Winslow Wall
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Non-Traditional: 8 Long, Moderate Sport Routes
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Phoenix Rock Gym
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Granite Mountain Outfitters
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Phoenix Rock Gym
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Elephant Head; Phoenix/Tucson, AZ
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Coyote Tower (5.10c) Courthouse Butte, Arizona
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Razor's Edge (II 5.6) The Hand, Superstition Mountains, Arizona
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The Mace (III 5.9+), Cathedral Rock Group, Sedona, Arizona
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