How an Instagram Poll led to a Free Soloist’s Desperate Flatiron Rescue
Soloing can be great, but not everyone should do it.
Rescue
The Story Behind the Craziest of Rescues
When Ken Murphy soloed up an overhanging route to help a climber in a dire situation, he said, climbing “never felt so easy.”
An Ironic Epic And Daring Rescue
An outing on the Lightning Bolt Cracks attracted more than just climbers when lightning struck the summit.
8 Tips For Avoiding A Climbing Rescue
How To Prepare For Climbing Emergency Rescue Precautions Safety Tips
Renowned Alpinist Korra Pesce Killed by Icefall on Cerro Torre, Patagonia
Corrado “Korra” Pesce and his partner had completed a new route on Cerro Torre’s east and north face when a rime-ice mushroom collapsed on him.
Dog Saves Mountaineer While Awaiting Rescue
Grga Brkić was warmed by his 6-month-old Alaskan Malamute, North, after a long fall on January 1.
Soloist Is Stranded Midway Up Longs Peak. His Rescuer Piggybacks Him Up 5.4 To Safety
What do you do if you find an injured solo climber halfway up a 1,600-foot face? In the 1930s, the only option was a high-elevation piggyback ride.
10 Million People Watched The Dru Rescue. The Media Circus That Followed Created Heroes And Villains.
In 1966 competing teams raced up the Petit Dru in the Alps above Chamonix, France, to save climbers stranded on the wall.
This Incident Was So Unsafe It’s Unbelievable, But It’s True
Out of draws, the leader opted to hold onto the chains and untie to thread.
Two-ton Boulder Pins Climber on Remote First Ascent. Here’s How He Escaped.
In backcountry climbing, the approach can be just as hazardous as the climb.
A Mis-clipped Anchor Leads to a 60-foot Grounder—And a Life Saving Spot
We spot boulder problems. Sometimes we spot climbers before they clip their first piece of pro. Now imagine spotting a climber falling 60 feet.
Climber’s Only Pro Pulls While 30ft Up. Stranger Solos Up to Reset It As He Whips
In a crisis, decisive action may be the difference between life and death. Sometimes only a bystander is prepared to take that step.
With No Rescue Equipment and a Dying, Paralyzed Partner, This Climber Dug Deep
Where do you find superhuman strength? If someone you love is utterly dependent on your efforts, sometimes you discover it’s already within you.
Fake Hypothermia SOS Call on Denali Leads to Federal Charges
Check out Frederick Dreier's author page.
Trapped By A 600-pound Block, He Would Have Died Except For A Quick-Thinking Partner
The climbers thought they might do a variation to the Steck-Salathé and brought a bolt kit—a decision that would prove crucial.
Ordinary Heroes: Escaping a 2,000-Foot Alaskan Wall With a Paralyzed Partner
Check out Dougald MacDonald's author page.
Climbing Multipitch Routes? Better Master the Art of Self-Rescue
Check out Julie Ellison's author page.
Rockfall Strikes El Cap Climber at Bivy, Causing Serious Injuries and Rescue
Against the odds, Mash Alexander, who was hit in the face and head as he slept, is recovering.
The Buddy Rappel: Rap Safely With an Injured Partner
Accidents happen. Every climber should be able to troubleshoot difficult rappel situations, and one of the best ways is by mastering the buddy rappel.
All the Way Down and Out: Lessons From the Colorado Alpine
Check out Bennett Slavsky's author page.
Animation: Hors Piste—The Worst Mountain Rescue Team
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Buried Alive: Three Days of Doubt and Terror on Alaska's Peak 9448
Check out Carl Tobin, with Matt VanEnkevort's author page.
Marc-Andre Leclerc and Ryan Johnson Missing During New Route Attempt in Alaska
Check out Jeff Chapman's author page.
News Brief: Quinn Brett Seriously Injured in 100-Foot El Cap Fall
Check out Caleb Sanderson's author page.
Learn This: Understanding Altitude Illness
The ups and downs of mountain travel. Learn altitude’s effects on the body to combat mountain sickness.
Review: 6 New Rock Climbing Books for 2017
From skills, to history, to memoirs, to accidents, these six climbing books will keep the stoke high between sessions on stone.
Rescue Helicopter Crashes in Austria
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Conrad Anker: Heart Attack on Lunag Ri
Check out Climbing Magazine's author page.
Learn This: Backcountry First Aid Primer
Be prepared for wilderness emergencies
Kyle Dempster and Scott Adamson Missing on Pakistan's Ogre II
Check out James Lucas's author page.
Everyday Hero II: 5 Extraordinary Rescues by Ordinary Climbers
Climbers just like you who rose to the occasion and saved a life
Man Climbs Cliff for Marriage Proposal, Requires Rescue
Check out Kevin Corrigan's author page.