The Classic 25: America’s Best Boulder Problems
Let the debate begin! Here are the best 25 boulder problems in America... or 25 of the best... across a wide swath of regions and grades. (From 2021)
New Hampshire
Classic Routes: Cathedral Ledge’s “Life, the Universe, and Everything” (5.14a)
This article was originally published in Climbing No 371. It's appearing now in front of the paywall for the first time.
New England’s Finest (and Sandbagged) Friction Slabs
Why risk a severe road rash by climbing slabs? Simple: it will make you a better climber.
Our Favorite High-Elevation Crags to Beat Summer’s Heat
Get this high elevation rock while you can!
Lost Souls: Risking Everything to Become a “Real” Climber
What does it mean to become a “real climber”—and do you need to risk your life in the process? Seeking an answer, the author revisits the folly of his youthful climbs in the White Mountains, New Hampshire.
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.
Are these the Best 5.6 Multipitch Routes in the US?
Eight routes that keep the adventure high and the difficulty manageable.
Six Classic Free Routes With Cruxes You Can Skip (Just in Case)
Some climbers wait to attempt famous free routes until they’re good enough to do them in perfect style. But what if you are never that good? Purists would say you should stay off the climb—leave it for those who have the necessary strength and talent. I say go for it, with a few points of A0.
50 Years After Barely Surviving the FA, John Bouchard Returns to the Black Dike
The Black Dike helped make Bouchard a New England legend. It also nearly killed him. Twice.
For Safety’s Sake Don’t Do This: Let A Clueless Dad Take A Kid Climbing
He bought all new gear then hit the cliff with his son. Unfortunately, he hadn't learned to climb and put both their lives in danger.
Ordinary Heroes: Never Mono a Bolt Hanger—Unless You’re Saving Someone’s Life
Everyone has heard of the distraught mother lifting a car off of her baby. But grabbing a bolt while saving a falling climber? That one is new.
America’s 100 Best Sport Climbing Routes
Check out Julie Ellison's author page.
Classic Routes: Moby Grape
Check out Shelma Jun's author page.
Do Demonstrations Belong at Our Crags? The Climbing Community Speaks Out
Check out Josh Laskin's author page.
Basecamp: A Climbing Magazine Podcast—Mark Synnott Believes in Making Life Difficult
Check out Kevin Riley's author page.
The Tireless Developer: Brett Meyers and the Hunt for New NH Boulders
Check out Mario Esquivel's author page.
Greens Cliff: New Hampshire’s Mega Backcountry Destination
Check out Josh Laskin's author page.
Secure the Ledges Campaign Succeeds, Protecting Climbing Access in New Hampshire's Mount Washington Valley
Check out Hannah Gartner's author page.
North Conway, New Hampshire Climbing Destination Guide
The undisputed capital of New England rock
Help The Access Fund Preserve Rumney's Northwest Crags
Access Fund and RCA secure purchasing rights to six crags
Perfect Substitutes: Ditch the crowds with one of these under-the-radar climbs
Check out Julie Ellison's author page.
Road Trip! Insider Tips, Crag Beta, and Photographic Inspiration for the Best Trip Ever
Check out Climbing's author page.
Nutty Climbing
Check out Alex Dziaba's author page.
Killer Pillars
Check out Amanda Fox's author page.
First Strike
Check out Dougald MacDonald's author page.
International Mountain Equipment
Check out Climbing's author page.
Rhino Guides
Check out Climbing's author page.
Black Dike (WI4 M3), Cannon Cliff, Franconia, New Hampshire
Check out Alden Pellett's author page.
Northeast Ridge of the Pinnacle (III 5.7), Huntington Ravine, Mount Washington, New Hampshire
Check out Brian Irwin's author page.
Recom-Beast (III 5.9) – Cathedral Ledge, New Hampshire
Check out Jim Thornburg's author page.
Vertigo (5.9 R A0) Cannon Cliff, New Hampshire
Check out Mark Synnott's author page.