Soft Stone, Rigid Ethics: The History of Europe’s Boldest Climbing Area
In the Elbe River Valley they were climbing 5.9+ by 1905 and 5.10+/5.11 by 1922. And they were doing this with knotted slings as pro.
Issue 375
6 Climbing Hacks That Cost Nothing
From better boinking to a cleaner way to fill your chalk bag, savor these tips from climbers like you.
Not Good Enough: Self-Worth, Anxiety, and the Pursuit of 5.14 Trad
Molly Mitchell shares her journey to climb China Doll (5.14 R) while navigating generalized anxiety disorder.
Interview: Boone Speed and the Birth of Hard American Sport Climbing
The Utah visionary opens up about his four decades on the rock, a return to his nemesis climb, the craft of photography, and the search for the next great thing.
How Mineral Del Chico Became México’s First World-Class Bouldering Destination
Check out Aaron Gerry's author page.
Why We Wobble
Understand, manage, and channel your anger to climb your hardest
Grasping at Draws: 32 Random New Rules to Unite the Community
The ties that bind
Inside the American Climber Science Program
Check out Hannah Gartner's author page.
Turkish Men Are Required to Serve in the Military—but Many Climbers Don’t Want To
Check out Tanager's author page.
Classic Routes: Moby Grape
Check out Shelma Jun's author page.
Photo Gallery: Onsight—2 Climbing Photo Highlights (Issue 375)
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Rock Art: Jordan Wesolek—Skylines and Summits
Check out Ula Chrobak's author page.
Review: Five Ten Kirigami
Check out Matt Samet's author page.
Review: GSI Outdoors Selkirk 540 Camp Stove
Check out Kristin Bjornsen's author page.
Review: Patagonia R1 Air Full-Zip Hoody
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Review: Yeti Tundra Haul
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Review: Arc’teryx C-Quence Harness
Check out Kristoffer Schmarr's author page.
Review: Mystery Ranch Rip Ruck 24
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Editor's Note: Climbing Goes Carbon Neutral (Plus Winter 2020 Issue Preview)
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Photo Gallery: Our Readers Show Off Their Best Pandemic Training Purchases
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Climbing Caption Contest Winner and Honorable Mentions (Winter 2020 Edition)
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