He Spent 8 Years Trying 1 Climb. Then His Raw Post-Send Moment Went Viral.
We interview Tim Emmett, 51, who finally ticked ‘Era Vella’ (5.14d) on November 16, about emotional breakdowns and putting it all on the line.
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Spain
Nine-Year-Old Becomes Youngest Person Ever to Send 5.14b (8c)
We interviewed Veronica Aimee Chik after she redpointed ‘Fish Eye’ on July 8 in Oliana, Spain, to find out how she pulled it off and what’s next for this motivated climber.
The Iberian Trilogy: A New Challenge for the World’s Best Multi-pitch Climbers
Edu Marín is the first person to send ‘Orbayu’ (8c/5.14b), ‘Arco Iris’ (8c+/5.14c), and ‘Donec Perficiam' (5.14a/b) in Spain.
9 Places to Climb in 2025, According to 9 Different Climbers
This year's best climbing destinations, from Ecuador to Turkey
Michaela Kiersch Just Sent Her Second 5.15a
She also got her first 5.14a onsight with ‘Crimptonite,’ in Oliana.
You Don’t Need to Climb 5.15 (or Even 5.11) to Climb in Spain
For many American climbers, Spain evokes images of heinous overhanging sport routes—the exclusive playground of our sport’s elite. Spain’s playground for mere mortals is El Chorro.
Exclusive Interview: Chris Sharma Makes 5.15c FA in Siurana
After over a year of effort, Sharma clipped the chains on 'Sleeping Lion,' his second 5.15c. We caught up with Sharma to hear more about his process, training, and how he’s managed to balance his family, career, and climbing goals.
The Mont-Rebei Gorge: Underdeveloped Big Walls and a Drought-Shrunken River
In 2020, Chris Sharma established a Trick or Tree, a 5.14a deepwater solo in Spain’s Mont-Rebei Gorge. These climbers took standup paddleboards down the river looking for more climbing potential. Instead they found themselves mired in drought.
Watch Jorge Díaz-Rullo on “El Bon Combat”
Jorge Díaz-Rullo spent sixty days alone in his van working on Chris Sharma's "El Bon Combat."
“It was the best climbing trip of my life”: Jonathan Siegrist Crushes His Anti-Style in Spain
In a five-week period, Jonathan Siegrist sent two 5.15a's, one 5.14d/5.15a, and two 5.14d's. It was the best trip of his life—but it wasn’t what he’d planned.
Central Spain Offers World Class Climbing, but Whether Crags Will Remain Open Is up to Climbers
As the crag came into view, their spirits soared, then quickly sank: “We began to notice that something was missing,” Tighe said. “The first two bolts from every route.”
Climber Free Solos 5.14b With Some Crashpads
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Watch Will Bosi Become the Sixth Person to Climb 5.15c
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British Climber Will Bosi, Just 22, Joins Ondra in Club 5.15c
Bosi made the first ascent of a new route in Siurana called King Capella. While the 9b+ grade will need to be confirmed, the young climber's other nails-hard redpoints would suggest the grade will stick.
Watch Adam Ondra Send La Bongada (5.14c/d), With Commentary
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Adam Ondra Perfecto Mundo (5.15c) Updates
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Watch Adam Ondra Project Perfecto Mundo (5.15c)
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Watch Laura Rogora Climb Ali Hulk Sit Extension Total (5.15b)
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Hammer of the Gods
The steep, wild, multipitch conglomerate of Los Mallos de Riglos in the hills of Northern Spain
Laura Rogora Becomes the Second Woman to Climb 5.15b
Laura Rogora has redpointed Ali Hulk Sit Start Extension Total (5.15b) in Rodellar, Spain, placing her on a short list of elite climbers who have climbed the grade.
Pachamama (5.15a) Step-By-Step With Cédric Lachat
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Chris Sharma Works Local Project at Cova de l’Ocell
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Uncut: Watch Chris Sharma Send Catalan Witness the Fitness
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Uncut: Gabriele Moroni Climbs Demencia Senil (9a+/5.15a), Margalef, Spain
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¡Viva Caliza!
A quixotic tale of hornswoggling and hubris on Spain’s limestone paradise of la Costa Blanca.
Uncut: Daniel Woods Climbs La Capella (5.15b/9b)
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Interview: Margo Hayes Talks Papichulo, Her Third 5.15a
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Chris Sharma Makes the First Ascent of Super Blood Wolf Moon (5.14d, Traverse)
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Perspective: Michaela Kiersch Sends Joe Blau (5.14c)
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Interview: Alex Megos on Sending Chris Sharma's Perfecto Mundo (5.15c) Project
After more than three weeks of work, 24-year-old Alex Megos from Frankenjura, Germany, made the FA of Perfecto Mundo at Finestra in Margalef, Spain, ticking his first 5.15c.
Hazel Findlay: From Shoulder Surgery to 8c/5.14b
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Perspective: Jon Cardwell's Journey to Send La Rambla 5.15a
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Sasha DiGiulian Sends American Hustle (5.14b)
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Perspective: Daniel Woods Sends His First 5.15b
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Photo Gallery: The Films of Reel Rock 12
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Angy Eiter Becomes the First Woman to Climb 5.15b (Story + Photo Gallery)
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Watch Matty Hong Climb Two Spanish 5.15s
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A Year in the Life of a Climbing Photographer
Planes, trains, and broken luggage: one year with Colette McInerney
The Story Behind 3 Standout Climbing Photos
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Photo Gallery: 11 of the World's Wildest Sea Cliff Climbs
Where the waves meet the rock
Deep Water Soloing in Mallorca
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Jon Cardwell Goes a Muerte on Spanish 5.15s
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Patxi Usobiaga Works El Bon Combat (5.15b/c)
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By the Numbers: Margo Hayes and the Road to 5.15
Let's get ready to Rambla!
Route Cleaning Leads to Enormous Rock Fall
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Jonathan Siegrist And The Art Of Projecting: Pachamama (9a+/5.15a)
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Interview: Chris Sharma Talks Le Blond, Training, and 5.15d
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Interview: Margo Hayes on Becoming the First Woman to Climb 5.15a
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Watch Daila Ojeda Climb Her First Multi-Pitch Route
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Margo Hayes Sends La Rambla (5.15a)
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Margo Hayes Climbs La Rambla, Becomes First Woman to Send 5.15a
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Photo Gallery: Michaela Kiersch, Tom Randall, Alexander Huber, and More
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Chris Sharma: V13 Roof Boulder First Ascent
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Chris Sharma and Friends: Gym Training Day
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Savassona Bouldering with Chris Sharma and Jason Momoa
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Watch Chris Sharma Project Perfecto Mundo (Possible 5.15c)
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Watch Jernej Kruder Make Second Ascent of Es Pontas
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Watch Chris Sharma Send Joe Mama (5.15a)
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The Photo Annual 2016: 10 Incredible Climbing Photos
Find inspiration from the best climbing photography from around the world.
Interview: The Future of Sharma
With new responsibilities as a business owner, husband, and father, America’s greatest climber talks about training, motivation, and his future.
Chris Sharma Works Possible 5.15d Project: Le Blond
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Interview: Miquel Riera on the Birth of Deep Water Soloing
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Chris Sharma, Klemen Becan Work Mont Rebei Project (Ep. 3)
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Chris Sharma, Klemen Becan Work Mont Rebei Project (Ep. 2)
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Chris Sharma and Klemen Becan Work Mont Rebei Multipitch Project
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Flash: Virgin Gorda Bouldering, Alberta Ice, and More
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Mallorcan Dreams: Chris Sharma Deep Water Soloing
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Chris Sharma and Joe Kinder Climb Radar Ez (8c+/5.14c)
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Flash: Climbing Photos—Hawaii Bouldering, Niagara Falls Ice, and More
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Climbing Photographer Spotlight: Ken Etzel
Bishop, CA
Climbing Photographer Spotlight: Thomas Schermer
Berlin, Germany
Ethan Pringle and La Reina Mora (5.14d)
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Oliana Good Times With Chris Sharma and Friends
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Chris Sharma and Paul Robinson: Alcañiz Road Trip
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Video: Chris Sharma Sends Catalán Witness the Fitness (V15)
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Jonathan Siegrist Climbs Catalonia's Power Inverter (5.15a)
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Black Diamond Athlete Summit: Project Siurana
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Sharma Sends Wild Roof Boulder
Catalan Witness the Fitness
Megos Sends First Round, First Minute (5.15b)
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Video: Kai Lightner and Era Vella (5.14d)
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