Arc’teryx Gave Us Exclusive Access to Their Freakishly Light New Pack. So We Took It to the Mountains.
The Alpha SL 30L is unbelievably light. See how it held up in the field.
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Why ‘Ashima’ the Film is Absolutely Worth Your Time
Tsukamoto’s film is a delicate portrait of the climber Ashima and her father grappling with the possibility of greatness.
Mad Rock’s Long-Awaited Drone Comp: Excellent Performance, Great Price
Check out Josh Howard's author page.
Scarpa’s Quantix SF May be 2022’s Best High End All-arounder
Scarpa’s Quantix SF is a high-end all-arounder that outperforms many specialized shoes—and costs less.
Why Do Climbers Free Solo?
In a new book, Jeff Smoot, author of “Hangdog Days,” launches an encyclopedic investigation into free soloing’s history… and why we do it.
One-Star Yelp Reviews of Classic Climbs
Everyone’s a critic.
Meet The Jacked Insulated With Tree Fruit, The La Sportiva Kopak Hoody
Insulated with kapok and with a recycled nylon shell, this jacket gets the thumbs up for being earth friendly—and versatile.
Gear Review: Tenaya Tanta Lace. A Price-Point All-Arounder
Check out Natalie Mc Collum's author page.
Review: Will Black Diamond’s Ondra Edition 8.6 Dry Climbing Rope Make You Climb Like Ondra?
Probably not, but it does several other things quite well!
Review: Groove Life rings—affordable wedding bands for dirtbags
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Crag rompers reviewed: the La Sportiva TX Guide
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This Might Just Be the Ultimate Home Training Wall
Check out Kevin Corrigan's author page.
Why Would You Make Your Own Alpine Draws if You Don’t Have To?
Reviewed: CAMP Alpine Express Draw
Does the “World’s Lightest Rock Climbing Harness” Measure Up?
Field Tested: The Blue Ice Addax harness
Do You Need Scarpa’s Most Technical Approach Shoe?
Scarpa's climber-focused Gecko approach shoe has been updated for 2021. Here's what we thought.
Review: Five Ten NIAD VCS
Check out Chris Van Leuven's author page.
13 Just-Out New Items Perfect for Spring Cragging
Check out Matt Samet's author page.
Review: Five Ten Hiangle Pro
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Review: Petzl Laser Speed Light
Check out Michael Levy's author page.
Review: Fixe Orion Minor 5” Quickdraw
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This Rope is Designed to Prevent Accidents
Review: Trango Agility 9.1 (70m)
The Light Documentary Raises an Important Conversation About Eating Disorders in Climbing
The climbing community has an eating-disorder problem—but will there ever be a solution?
Review: Alpine Start Coffee and Matcha With Benefits
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Gripped: Climbing the Killer Pillar, a Review
Check out Rex Dangerman—Sports and Fitness Editor at New York Extreme Men's Fitness Magazine's author page.
[Review] Winter 8000: Climbing the World’s Highest Mountains in the Coldest Season
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Review: Five Ten Kirigami
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Review: GSI Outdoors Selkirk 540 Camp Stove
Check out Kristin Bjornsen's author page.
Review: Patagonia R1 Air Full-Zip Hoody
Check out Matt Samet's author page.
Review: Yeti Tundra Haul
Check out Kristin Bjornsen's author page.
Review: Arc’teryx C-Quence Harness
Check out Kristoffer Schmarr's author page.
Review: Mystery Ranch Rip Ruck 24
Check out Matt Samet's author page.
[Review] Peak Nutrition: Smart Fuel for Outdoor Adventure
Check out Kevin Corrigan's author page.
Review: La Sportiva Theory Climbing Shoe
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Review: Edelrid Swift Protect Pro Dry
Check out Kevin Riley's author page.
Review: Knog Bilby Headlamp
Check out Lindsay Wescott's author page.
Review: MoonBoard Masters 2019 Wood Holds Sets B and C
Check out Matt Samet's author page.
Review: Black Diamond Crack Gloves
Check out Kevin Riley's author page.
Review: Mad Rock Redline Strap Climbing Shoe
Check out Levi Harrell's author page.
Review: Nite Ize Radiant 314 Rechargeable Lantern
Check out Kevin Riley's author page.
Review: Creag Men’s Quantum Lightweight Climbing Pant
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Review: Hangdog Days, Conflict, Change, and the Race for 5.14 by Jeff Smoot
Check out Matt Samet's author page.
2020 Climbing Shoe Review: The Year of the Comp Shoe
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2020 Comp Climbing Shoe Review: Scarpa Drago LV (& Drago)
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2020 Comp Climbing Shoe Review: Evolv X1
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2020 Comp Climbing Shoe Review: Butora Acro Comp
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2020 Comp Climbing Shoe Review: Five Ten Hiangle Pro
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2020 Comp Climbing Shoe Review: La Sportiva Theory
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2020 Comp Climbing Shoe Review: Mad Rock Vision
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Review: Black Diamond Camalot C4 No. 7 and No. 8
Check out Matt Samet's author page.
Review: Metolius Big Wall Bucket
Check out Chris Van Leuven's author page.
Review: Patagonia R1 TechFace Hoody
Check out Matt Samet's author page.
Review: Scarpa Vapor Lace Climbing Shoe
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Review: Evolv Rave Climbing Shoe
Check out Dakota Walz's author page.
Review: LifeStraw Flex
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Review: Crack Climbing: The Definitive Guide, by Pete Whittaker
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2020 Gear Guide: Editors' Choice Awards
Our top climbing gear picks for 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Sport Climbing Kit
Our top eight choices for sport climbing gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Bouldering Kit
Our top eight choices for the best bouldering gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Alpine Climbing Kit
Our top eight choices for the best alpine gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Gym and Training Kit
Our top seven picks for the best gym and training gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Multi-Pitch and Trad Climbing Kit
Our top seven choices for the best multi-pitch and trad gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Basecamp Kit
Our seven picks for the must-have basecamp gear of 2020.
Editors' Choice 2020: La Sportiva Solution Comp Review
Our top climbing gear picks for 2020.
Editors' Choice 2020: Metolius Light Rail Review
Our top climbing gear picks for 2020.
Editors' Choice 2020: Beal Birdie Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Editors' Choice 2020: Scarpa Booster Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Editors' Choice 2020: Edelrid Boa Eco 9.8mm (70m) Rope Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Editors' Choice 2020: Five Ten Hiangle Review
Our top climbing gear picks for 2020.
Editors' Choice 2020: Mystery Ranch Tower 47 Backpack Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Fixe Hardware Galvanized Wire Rope Draw & Steel Carabiner Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Fixe Hardware Roca 9.6 Siurana Endurance Rope Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Pongoose Climber 1000+ Stick Clip Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Pitch Six EyeSend Belay Glasses Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Metolius Super Chalk Bucket Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Red Chili Mystix Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Send Climbing Mini Slim Kneepad Review
Our top picks for the best gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Friction Labs Alcohol Free Secret Stuff Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Edelrid Herkules Boulder Bag Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Organic Dual Zip Backpack Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Makita Jobsite Fan Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.