Issue 370

Accidents happen. Every climber should be able to troubleshoot difficult rappel situations, and one of the best ways is by mastering the buddy rappel.

With perhaps the exception of Rumney, Lone Rock may possess New England’s highest concentration of 5.13-on-up sport climbs for a wall its size.

Ever.

"Female climbers are often less confident than their male counterparts, but it’s nurture, not nature. And that’s something we can beat."

How headpointing became a legitimate, go-to tactic on Peak District gritstone.

You can climb even harder when you get older, but you need to follow a specific training plan that balances endurance, strength, and power equally—emphasis on plan.

The science behind fear and how to overcome it to achieve your climbing goals.

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One of America's top climber's gives her advice for climbing harder with less effort by using your feet and your head. Plus, the importance of shoe sizing, and how to get your fit just right.

Fontainebleau’s groundbreaking first 6a, No. 22 on the Bas-Cuvier Red Circuit

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Fixes for climber aches and pains

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