History

As good as Roper was at writing and editing, he was also one heck of a climber whose résumé during the Golden Age of Yosemite put him amongst the best of his generation.

It’s a monosyllabic word: “Take!” Let me explain. 

Climbing, no matter how you define it, is hard, and however anyone chooses to go up a wall is valid. But when it comes to reporting on ascents, details are everything.

These historic areas are still amazing destinations today.

What to look for in buying your first set of draws, and a list of some of our favorites.

A visiting Brit arrived in this country just as sport climbing did, and witnessed the war between trad and sport.

From Reinhold Messner and Catherine Destivelle to Emily Harrington and Alex Honnold, here are some of our favorite climbing and mountaineering quotes.

Climbing legend Jim Erickson pulls the curtain back to reveal what really happened ... or didn't happen.

Navajo guide Aaron Mike explores the intricate web of history, stewardship, and climbing in Cochise Stronghold, Arizona.

Check out Mara Johnson-Groh's author page.

A look back at two historic Yosemite climbing accidents.

Check out James Lucas's author page.

Check out The Editors's author page.

Check out Cedar Wright's author page.