Does Over-Gripping Really Make You Tired? Or Is It Fear?
Studies point to stress itself as the culprit for accelerated fatigue; not how hard you grip.
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Are You Killing Your Favorite Crag? Here’s What to Know About Wet Sandstone.
Here's what science says (so far) about exactly what happens when sandstone gets wet—and what that means for climbing.
Does Hard Skin Matter?
Or ... should your fingers be soft for the best stickage?
Will “Getting Swole” Help Your Climbing or Weigh You Down?
Should climbers strength train for hypertrophy? This is Part II of a science-based series on how to train smarter to climb better.
How Much Chalk Is Optimal and What’s The Perfect Temp For Rock Shoes? You’ll Be Surprised.
Not enough chalk and you sweat off holds, but too much chalk can be even worse. We break down the science to find out the ideal dose.
The Hidden Environmental Impact of Climbing Chalk
Check out Bradley Allf's author page.
Why Are There Harmful Chemicals on Mount Everest?
The glory of climbing Mount Everest may last a lifetime, but the chemicals left behind will remain forever. The downstream effects will impact humans and the environment for centuries.
Inside the American Climber Science Program
Check out Hannah Gartner's author page.
Alex Honnold: Climate Change Is Urgent, We Need to Decrease Extraction Now
Check out Alex Honnold's author page.
Researchers Prove 80-Percent Ethanol Liquid Chalk Kills Coronavirus on Surfaces
A team at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus tested 80-percent ethanol liquid chalk on SARS-CoV-2 and found that it cleared 100-percent of the virus within five minutes
What’s Happening at the Crags During the COVID-19 Closures
Check out Ilana Newman's author page.
Climbing Hands: How We Evolve When We Push Ourselves in Pursuit of Pump
Check out Rachel Lance's author page.
Do Climbing Gyms Pose a Coronavirus Risk?
Check out Kevin Corrigan's author page.
Mixed Metals and Galvanic Corrosion: Why Our Bolts Go Bad
Check out Bruce Hildenbrand's author page.
Green Line: Climate Change in the Alpine Means Shorter Seasons and Increased Risks
As temperatures warm, iconic routes are melting away and becoming more dangerous—even seeing their final ascents
The Trace We Leave: Climbing’s Impact on Crag Flora
Check out Marion Renault's author page.
How Climate Change is Making Mount Everest More Dangerous
Though overcrowding was a deadly factor on Mount Everest this year, climate change might prove more devastating in the long run.
Disordered Eating Poses a Danger to Climbers
Advanced female athletes are most at risk for eating disorders, a new survey reveals
By the Numbers: Yosemite Rockfall
The stats and science behind the Valley’s constantly exfoliating granite.
Train Like A Girl
Researcher Stacy Sims explains the sexism of the sports-science complex, and how to harness your womanly physiology for peak climbing performance.
The Science of Rockfall: What We Know—and What We Don’t
Yosemite geologists, with the help of climbers, are inching closer to answering the elusive question: "Why do rocks fall?"
The Science of Sticky Rubber
Check out Sam Lemonick's author page.
Off Route: 7 Climbing Links From Around the Web
Check out Climbing Staff's author page.
A Theoretically Perfect Climbing Rope
Check out Brendan Blanchard's author page.
Extend the Life of Your Crashpad
Understand the science of foam to get more out of your crashpad