Parkour

These stunts are a good way to pass the time while nominally using some of our climbing skills. But no one ever confused these things with actual climbing—at least, not until recently.

The routes and boulder problems featured at World Cups are more complex than they used to be. Are they also more dangerous?

Paddle dynos, white claws, and a slew of LET'S GO!!!'s. The next generation of climbers is ruining the culture.

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Recent events indicate a longing for a bygone era, but that is not necessarily a bad thing