This Was Just the Beginning of Laura Rogora’s 5.15 Streak
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Sport Climbing
Sport Climbing
This Climber Crushes the Notoriously Difficult Action Directe
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Weekend Whipper: A Jump Too Far
Who says toprope whips can't be epic?
This is the Closest Most of Us Will Come to Climbing 5.15a
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Laura Rogora Sends Fourth 5.15 in a Year
Rogora has rapidly established herself as one of the best climbers in the world, inside and outside.
Moving Mountains: The Women of Climbing
A showcase of photos revealing a woman’s perspective, voice, or position in the climbing world.
Adam Ondra: This Is My Absolute Nemesis Route
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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.
How Bad Are the Holds on a 5.15c Route?
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Watch Adam Ondra Send La Bongada (5.14c/d), With Commentary
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Watch Seb Bouin Take on the Unrepeatable 9a's
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Watch Seb Bouin Climb Fred Rouhling's Controversial Akira
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Climbing On Another Planet: Tasmania's Sea Stacks
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The Climbing Diaries: The Story of Stefano Ghisolfi's FA of Erebor (5.15b/c)
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Stefano Ghisolfi Makes the First Ascent of Erebor (5.15b/c)
Erebor is now the most difficult route in Italy.
Full Film: Stefano Ghisolfi's Journey to Send Change (5.15c)
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Young, Rackless, Cold, and Psyched
Forging a partnership on The Young and the Rackless in sub-par conditions.
Watch Jonathan Siegrist on the First Ascent of Nu World (5.15a/b)
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Watch Carlo Traversi Make the First Ascent of Empath (5.15a)
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Angy Eiter Completes 5.15b First Ascent (Story + Photo Gallery)
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Watch Stefano Ghisolfi Climb the First Pitch of Change (5.15a/b) With Commentary
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Watch Julia Chanourdie Climb Eagle 4 (5.15b)
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Jonathan Siegrist Establishes 5.15 Full Metal Brisket in the New River Gorge (With Video)
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Rotpunkt: Alex Megos and the First Ascent of Bibliographie (5.15d)
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Watch Buster Martin Climb Hubble, the World's First 8c+ or 9a
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Julia Chanourdie Becomes Third Woman to Climb 5.15b
After sending her first 5.15a in March, the French climber has now sent 5.15b.
Seb Bouin Completes the First Ascent Beyond Integral (5.15b/c)
Bouin rediscovered his local crag and made FAs of two new hard lines.
Adam Ondra Perfecto Mundo (5.15c) Updates
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Watch Adam Ondra Project Perfecto Mundo (5.15c)
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Watch Seb Bouin Climb Biographie (5.15a)
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Stefano Ghisolfi Sends Change (5.15c)
The route marked Ghisolfi's second 5.15c to date
Alex Megos Flashes Underground (5.14d), Suggests Downgrade (With Video)
Alex Megos sent Underground (5.14d) in Arco, Italy on his first try, and suggested a potential downgrade.
Chuck Odette, 64, Sends T-Rex (5.14b)
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The Artist: Boone Speed
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Watch Laura Rogora Climb Ali Hulk Sit Extension Total (5.15b)
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Titan Project: Sabrina Chapman's Mission to Send Her First 5.14
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Adam Ondra: How I Grade Routes
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Interview: Alex Megos Discusses the First Ascent of Bibliographie (9c, 5.15d)
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Watch Miles Adamson Make the First Ascent of Imposter Syndrome (5.14d)
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Alex Megos Sends Multi-Year Project Bibliographie, Suggests 5.15d
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Watch Charles Albert and Seb Bouin Attempt Hard Chris Sharma Project "Rastaman Vibration"
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Adam Ondra Demonstrates his Bolting Process on a Potential 5.15d Project
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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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Adam Ondra Teaches 11 Beginner Climbing Tips to Adam Ondra
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Uncut: Anak Verhoeven Makes the First Ascent of Belgium's Hardest Route
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Review: Hangdog Days, Conflict, Change, and the Race for 5.14 by Jeff Smoot
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The Mod Squad
Meet the tireless climbers establishing moderate sport routes around the country.
The Croatian Connection
Life, love, and vertigo in Paklenica—a traveler’s journal
Théo Blass Becomes Youngest Person to Climb 5.14b at 10-Years-Old
The French climber sent Souvenirs du pic (8c, 5.14b) in less than 10 sessions. At 10-years-old, he is the youngest person to ever climb the grade.
Laura Rogora Sends Pure Dreaming Plus (5.15a/9a+)
The 19-year-old Italian becomes the fifth woman to climb 5.15, making a quick ascent of Pure Dreaming Plus just two weeks after outdoor climbing resumed in Italy.
Mélissa Le Nevé Sends Action Directe (9a/5.14d)
The French climber becomes the first woman to send the classic route, which is generally considered to be the world’s first 5.14d.
Watch Adam Ondra on the First Ascent of Bohemian Rhapsody (9a+/5.15a)
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Uncut: Nathaniel Coleman on the First Ascent of Lee Majors (5.14d)
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Babsi Zangerl and Melissa Le Nevé Return to Rock With 5.14 Ascents
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Adam Ondra Returns to Outdoor Climbing With Hard Local Ascents
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Watch Jonathan Siegrist Make the First Ascent of One Hundred Proof (5.15a)
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Chris Sharma Works Local Project at Cova de l’Ocell
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Julia Chanourdie Sends Super Crackinette (5.15a)
The 23-year-old French climber has become the fourth woman to climb 5.15.
Jonathan Siegrist Puts Up New 5.15a and 5.14d in Nevada
Siegrist nails down the first ascents of two of the hardest routes in Clear Light Cave
Watch Seb Bouin Make the First Ascent of La Rage d'Adam (5.15b/c)
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Mixed Metals and Galvanic Corrosion: Why Our Bolts Go Bad
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Behind the Scenes: Long, Easy Routes—Washington's Huge, Bolted Moderates
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Behind the Scenes: Long, Easy Routes—Washington's Huge, Bolted Moderates
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Silver Mountain: Northern Michigan's Hidden Gem
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Colin Duffy Sends Three Red River Gorge 5.14s in a Day
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Helping Hands: How Jesse Grupper Went From Sending Hard to Helping Others
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Public-Private Partnership: How Reimers Ranch Became the Model for Climbing Access in Texas
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Classic Routes: Black Streak (5.10b), Little Cottonwood Canyon, Utah
Where plaisir climbing first came to American soil
The WTF 5.7 Tour: Red Rock Canyon
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Front Range Development: Eldorado Canyon and Boulder Canyon See Their Hardest First Ascents
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Bad Bolts Club: 10 Sketchy Bolt Types That You Might Be Better Off Not Clipping
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A Day on Cayman Brac
A day of rock climbing, swimming, slacklining, and partnership on the picturesque tropical island of Cayman Brac.
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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Be Welcome Here: Exploring Puerto Rico's Climbing
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Lynn Hill Climbs The Orb (5.13b), Boulder Canyon, Colorado
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Jimmy Webb Sends Dreamcatcher (5.14d)
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Mind Your Manners: Ten Ways to Not Be a Bruh-Brah at the Crag
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The Homestead: How You Can Help Save This Desert Tufa-Climbing Mecca
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