Canada

Alpine environments are infinitely complex—but for Gadd that is part of their allure.

Canada’s Vampire Spires are an impossibly rugged range in a seldom-visited wilderness. Follow contributor Jeff Achey on a rollicking amphibious assault: 100 miles by raft down the rowdy Nahanni River, followed by a first ascent to an untouched summit.

By proposing V16 for his new problem, The Megg, Gabe Lawson propels Canadian bouldering to the next level—and brings a new spotlight on himself.  

In 1937, Washburn left his cameras and gear behind while attempting to hike out of the Saint Elias Range. Almost a century later, freeskier Griffin Post set out to find the cache.

"The Nooks will be the next big destination for GTA climbers to get a taste of what being ‘disconnected’ and climbing in nature feels like. [Plus] the climbing is GOOD—really good.”

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Athletes need a space to train. Kimanda Jarzebiak provides that, plus, everything else.

“There’s a really strong generation of Canadian women coming up behind me. Hopefully this pushes them, shows them what’s possible.”

Watch one of the world’s best rock climbers choose his goals, deal with setbacks, and insist on progress.

Part III of Reel Rock's "Age of Ondra" asks how one of the world’s best rock climbers chooses his goals, deals with setbacks, and insists on progress.

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Over the course of two days Hawthorn and Berman opened a new line on the coveted North Face of Mount Robson.

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As the COVID-19 curve flattens in certain regions, restrictions are loosening and climbing areas are opening once again, though it’s not a free-for-all.

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Tim Emmett and Klemen Premrl made the first ascent of the new Helmcken Falls line, proposing WI13—making it the first route of the grade.

Short Approaches and Bullet Ice in the Wilds of Quebec

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According to Parks Canada, three celebrated young alpinists—Jess Roskelley, David Lama, and Hansjörg Auer—have reportedly perished in the Canadian Rockies.

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This summer Ondra single-handedly tripled Canada’s tally of 5.15s

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Flash—Our monthly climbing photo gallery

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All 50 classics, for your climbing pleasure

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Find inspiration from the best climbing photography from around the world.

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Embracing The Way of the Turtle

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When four young climbers with big-mountain dreams went north to tackle Canada’s highest peak, they had no idea how close they’d come to never returning. Here are their stories.

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