Fred Beckey’s All-Time Favorite Rock Climbs
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Why Climbing Is Worth the Risk for Will Gadd
Alpine environments are infinitely complex—but for Gadd that is part of their allure.
Vampire Diary: A trip to an untouched Canadian summit
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.
Interview: Gabe Lawson On Proposing Canada’s Hardest Boulder Problem
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.
Famed Mountaineer Bradford Washburn Left a Cache of Gear on a Glacier 85 Years Ago. It’s Been Found.
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.
Northern Ontario Has a New Bouldering Area—Some Consider it World Class
"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.”
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.
She Opened Her Home to Top International Climbers—and Changed Lives
Athletes need a space to train. Kimanda Jarzebiak provides that, plus, everything else.
“It Was a Poetic Process”: Allison Vest on Sending her First V14
“There’s a really strong generation of Canadian women coming up behind me. Hopefully this pushes them, shows them what’s possible.”
Age of Ondra (Part III)
Watch one of the world’s best rock climbers choose his goals, deal with setbacks, and insist on progress.
Failure is Always an Option: Watch Adam Ondra Battle 5.15b’s in Canada
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.
The Calculated Madness of Marc-André Leclerc
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Kindar and Guy: McNamee Twins Climb Hard Squamish Boulders
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Disturban: Montreal Urban Bouldering
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Running in the Shadows: New Route on Emperor Face on Mount Robson
Over the course of two days Hawthorn and Berman opened a new line on the coveted North Face of Mount Robson.
Watch Miles Adamson Free Solo Chockstone Boulder
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Watch Miles Adamson Make the First Ascent of Imposter Syndrome (5.14d)
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Watch Sonnie Trotter's 2006 FA of the Notorious Cobra Crack
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Dover Island, Nova Scotia: The Ever-Changing Granite Playground of This Tiny Atlantic Isle
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Climbing Areas Around the World Slowly Begin to Reopen
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.
La Marion in Winter: A Quebec Mixed Climb
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Video: Mission to Mars (WI13)—The Hardest Ice Climb in the World
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.
Gaspésie’s Seaside Seeps
Short Approaches and Bullet Ice in the Wilds of Quebec
No Parking: How Squamish Regulations May Reshape #Vanlife
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Tragedy on Howse Peak: David Lama, Jess Roskelley, and Hansjörg Auer Presumed Dead in Avalanche
According to Parks Canada, three celebrated young alpinists—Jess Roskelley, David Lama, and Hansjörg Auer—have reportedly perished in the Canadian Rockies.
Photo Gallery: Onsight—7 Climbing Photo Highlights (March 2019 Edition)
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Jimmy Webb Sends Dreamcatcher (5.14d)
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Psicobloc Masters Series Coming to Montreal August 23-25
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Squamish Exposed 2018: 14 Photos From the Arc’teryx Climbing Academy
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Adam Ondra Crushes Canada: Two 5.15 FAs, Three 5.14 Onsights
This summer Ondra single-handedly tripled Canada’s tally of 5.15s
Second Coming: 5 Top Climbers Share Their Favorite Unrepeated Routes
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Photo Gallery: 4 Alpine and Big Wall Climbing Photos
Flash—Our monthly climbing photo gallery
Committed: The Epic Quest to Climb the 50 Classics
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Pool of Death: First Ascent of Beautiful New Squamish Route
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At What Price: The Life of a Climbing Photographer
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The 50 Classic Climbs of North America
All 50 classics, for your climbing pleasure
Alex Megos Makes the First Ascent of Fight Club (5.15b)
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Hard Compression Buildering Problem Under Bridge
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For The Love: A Year of Adventure Climbing
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The Trickle Down (5.14a/b) Nova Scotia's Hardest Route
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Directissima: Big New Quebec Mixed Line (Full Film)
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The First Ascent of Interstellar Spice (WI12)
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Tim Emmett and Read Macadam Climb The Path 5.14 R
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Yak and the Unicorn: Climbing and Paragliding in British Columbia
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The Photo Annual 2016 (Part 2): 10 More Incredible Climbing Photos
Find inspiration from the best climbing photography from around the world.
Flash: Reel Rock 11 Preview
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Alex Megos Sends Dreamcatcher (5.14d) in a Day
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Flash: Climbing Photos From Yosemite, Virginia, Utah, and More
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Flash: Climbing Photos—Two Cracks and a 5.14
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Flash: Virgin Gorda Bouldering, Alberta Ice, and More
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Haywire: Cheyne Lempe and Dave Allfrey on Baffin Island
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Flash: 8 Climbing Photos—Bugaboos, Dawn Wall, African Ice, and More
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Baffin Island Virgin: An Expedition With Mike Libecki and Jonas Haag
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A Baffin Island Big Wall Apprenticeship With Mike Libecki
Embracing The Way of the Turtle
Flash: 11 Rad Reader Photos
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Flash: 3 Climbing Photos to Dream About
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Making Bargains With God on Mount Logan
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.
Video: Will Stanhope Free-solos The Chief in Squamish
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Mockumentary: Downhill Climbing – This is That
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Video: Stunning Aerial Shots from the Bugaboos
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Video: Sean McColl Pulls Off a Ridiculous Move at the Canadian Bouldering Championships
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Video: Alex Honnold Solos 290 Pitches on his Birthday Outtakes
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Will Gadd Climbs First Known Ascent of Niagara Falls Ice (Photos + Videos)
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Doctor of Climbology: 55 Must-Read, Must-See, and Must-Hear Climbing Stories
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Video: Alex Honnold Solos 290 Pitches on his 29th Birthday
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Video: Couple Climbs To Their Cliff-Top Wedding In Squamish
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Video: Bouldering Comp Chalksplosion
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Psicobloc Americano: 6 Deep Water Soloing Areas on This Side of the Pond
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The Good Book: Revisiting The Fifty Classic Climbs
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Killer Pillars
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The Craftsman
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First Strike
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Non-Traditional: 8 Long, Moderate Sport Routes
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Chris Schulte Bouldering in Squamish, BC
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San Juan Mountain Guides
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North of Superior Climbing Company
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Mountain Madness
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International Mountain Guides
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Alps–Dolomites–Canada–Colorado
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USA–Europe–Canada–Americas–Asia
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