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 York
An Incomplete List of Yvon Chouinard’s Greatest Climbs
From the archive: an incomplete list of classic routes climbed by our sport's wealthiest (at least until he gave his fortune away) and second most famous (though actually he may rival the Honnold in overall name recognition) dirtbag.
These Climbers Are Selling NFTs to Finance an Indoor Gym
Chalk Plant hopes to raise funds through Web3 technology to build a climbing space in Brooklyn
Climbers Buy New Cliff at The Gunks
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The Lifer: Gunks Pioneer Russ Clune
Check out Climbing Staff's author page.
Photo Gallery: Perfect Tens—An Homage to the Shawangunks’ Classic 5.10s
Check out David Lucander's author page.
Climbing Made Public: Sport Climbing Comes to Upstate New York at Thacher State Park
Check out Alan Wechsler's author page.
Panther Gorge: The Remote Adirondack Moderate Mecca You’ve Never Heard Of
Panther Gorge is a hidden gem surrounded by New York's highest peaks.
Classic Routes: The Gunks' Traverse of the Clods
Amazing views, good gear, thoughtful 5.9 climbing, and 5.14 exposure: One of the least-climbed Gunks routes is also one of the most classic.
The Brothers of Climbing
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New York City Bouldering With Gareth Leah
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Ashima Shiraishi: A Strong Mind
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Ski-Style Climbing Resorts and the Future of Climbing Access
Check out Cameron Fenton's author page.
Flash: Climbing Photos—Hawaii Bouldering, Niagara Falls Ice, and More
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Video: An Adaptive Climbing Competition for Able-Bodied and Disabled Climbers
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The Gunks, New York Climbing Destination Guide
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Video: Free-Soloing Three Classic Gunks 5.6s
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Will Gadd Climbs First Known Ascent of Niagara Falls Ice (Photos + Videos)
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Flowchart: Which Climber Town Do You Belong In?
Check out Kevin Corrigan's author page.
7 Easy Alpine Routes For Your Summer Tick List
Check out Brendan Leonard's author page.
Numbers Game: Classic Sandbags at 4 Historic Crags
Boulder Canyon’s The Umph Slot was originally rated 5.8+ in 1965. Consensus today says 5.10+!
Road Trip! Insider Tips, Crag Beta, and Photographic Inspiration for the Best Trip Ever
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Uncharted Territory
Check out Brendan Leonard's author page.
Killer Pillars
Check out Amanda Fox's author page.
Mountain Skills Climbing Guides
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The Sports Center at Chelsea Piers
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MPHC Climbing Gym
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Albany's Indoor Rock Gym Inc
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Sleep Easy: America's Best Climber Campgrounds
Check out Amanda Fox's author page.
California Flake (III 5.9), Adirondacks, New York
Check out Emilie Drinkwater's author page.
Thirty Pitches of 5.10 in a Day at the Gunks
Check out Ben Carlson's author page.
High Exposure – 5.6 Shawangunks, New York
Check out Jim Thornburg's author page.