James Pearson’s Fraught History With the World’s Hardest Trad Grade
After months of consideration, James Pearson has decided to call 'Bon Voyage' the world’s first E12—fifteen years after first proposing the same grade
After months of consideration, James Pearson has decided to call 'Bon Voyage' the world’s first E12—fifteen years after first proposing the same grade
The 5.14 crux is firmly situated in the no-fall zone, but that hasn't stopped many of the UK's best from having a go.
On top of the sustained and low-percentage 5.14 climbing, the crux comes at the very top—the final four moves—while facing a gut-wrenching fall.
Check out Anthony Walsh's author page.
Check out The Editors's author page.
250 years after its first ascent, climbers are still finding new routes up the famous Scottish peak.
Check out The Editors's author page.
Check out The Editors's author page.
Injury rehab done right.
Check out The Editors's author page.
Check out The Editors's author page.