Bolts

An op-ed from a prolific developer on the value of blending in your bolts

Many a visitor has left our shores with crappy dacks (a quaint piece of slang meaning basically what you'd expect) after an exciting episode with this Aussie icon.

Having spent the better part of three weeks in El Potrero Chico, I was emotionally prepared for what might have otherwise been a very disturbing discovery.

Knowing the difference between good and bad bolts can save your life.

There’s falling at a crag and unfortunately also crawling from it. That you do not want to do, and you can prevent it.

The price adds up at $5.95 a hanger, but pretty much all stainless bolting hardware is spendy. These are well worth it for a longer-lasting clip.

Check out Dakota Walz's author page.

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Check out Andrew Burr's author page.

A firsthand look at the little-understood art of establishing new sport climbs.

Not long ago, Hatun Machay was considered the premier sport climbing destination in South America with more than 300 routes. These days, it lies abandoned.

6 Selfless Climbers Working Hard to Keep Our Crags Safe, Healthy, and Open

Check out Jenny Abegg's author page.

Check out The Editors's author page.

A growing danger from aging hardware means standards are on the horizon

He Knows climbing. And he KNOWS it.

Two men, four pitches, 29 bolts

Setting up a simple yet bomber anchor