Fayetteville, West Virginia Climbing Destination Guide
Old school cragging
Sport Climbing
Sport Climbing
A Muerte in El Portrero Chico, Mexico
El Potrero Chico, Mexico, is a big wall sport climbing paradise with short approaches, a tight community, and the world's best and biggest margaritas. When Editor Julie Ellison set off on her own life-list trip south of the border, she had no idea that the experience would change her as a climber forever.
First Ascents and Adventure in Morocco
An experienced sport climber teams up with a veteran route developer to learn new skills, push her limits, and discover adventure in North Africa.
Spearfish, South Dakota Climbing Destination Guide
Middle America’s single-pitch haven
Vacation Climbing in Kalymnos, Greece
The best climbing trips are about more than filling a tick list. One climber finds epic beauty and stark reality in Kalymnos.
Las Vegas, Nevada Climbing Destination Guide
For climbers, “America’s Playground” goes well beyond the Strip
Learn This: Strategic Clipping
Improve redpointing efficiency with these simple clipping tricks
A Family Climbing Vacation to Formerly War-Torn Croatia
A climbing trip to a formerly war-torn country? With your kids? You bet!
Tucson, Arizona Climbing Destination Guide
Discover one of America’s best winter climbing destinations: Tucson, Arizona
24 Hours of Horseshoe Hell: America's Most-Fun Climbing Competition
Deep in the Arkansas hills lies a climbing comp unlike any other.
Review: Our Top 11 Rock Climbing Shoes
Check out Julie Ellison's author page.
Tropical Sport Climbing on Cayman Brac
The Caribbean island of Cayman Brac is a laid-back sport climbing wonderland—but that doesn’t mean you can’t create a little trouble in paradise
Rebolting Resurrection Wall at Pinnacles National Park
Two men, four pitches, 29 bolts
A Perfect Mediterranean Climbing Feast in Sardinia
With super-sized helpings of moderate sport climbs, pristine beaches, and blissful coastal sunlight, you won’t go hungry in Sardinia.
9 Reasons to Climb in Bulgaria
Travel back in time to an Eastern European climbing paradise
Missouri: America's Lesser-Known Climbing Destination
A prodigal son returns to the banks of the Mighty Mo to rediscover the best rock he’s ever climbed.
How Jonathan Siegrist Climbed His First 5.15
Breaking barriers: What Jonathan Siegrist learned from sending Biographie
Jonathan Siegrist Climbs Catalonia's Power Inverter (5.15a)
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Megos Sends First Round, First Minute (5.15b)
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Climbing Techniques: Master Dynos
Check out JP Whitehead's author page.
Learn This: Simple Leader Fall Self-Rescue
Step-by-step instructions for rescuing an injured lead climber
Climbing Nutrition: How Much Protein Does a Climber Need?
Check out Brian Rigby's author page.
4 Good Ways to Stay Alive While Sport Climbing
Check out Dougald MacDonald's author page.
Semi-Rad: Do You Want Some Beta?
Check out Brendan Leonard's author page.
Learn This: Using the Anchor Shelf
Check out Julie Ellison's author page.
Essential Skills: Auto-Blocking Belay Devices
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Built to Last? The Hidden Dangers Of Climbing Bolts
Check out Jeff Achey's author page.
The Comeback: Recovering From Climbing Injuries
Check out Majka Burhardt's author page.
Create-A-Crux: Strengthen Mind and Body at the Gym
Check out Andrew Tower's author page.
Solo Toproping: Basic Self-Belay Techniques
Check out Dougald MacDonald's author page.
Stretch and Strengthen
Check out Amanda Fox's author page.
Learn Proper Techniques for Grigri Use
Check out Julie Ellison's author page.
Rappelling: Learn the Basics of This Essential Technique
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Prevent Chronic Climber’s Toe Pain
Check out Dougald MacDonald's author page.
Prevent Quickdraw Failure
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How to Do the Tyrolean Traverse
Check out Bruce Hildenbrand's author page.
Breathe Easier: Mental Tacks to Get Through Tough Climbs
Check out Amanda Fox's author page.
Rappel Without a Belay Device
Check out Ian Nicholson's author page.
The Perfect Backpack Coil
Check out SP Parker's author page.
How to Fall
Check out Dougald MacDonald's author page.
Guide to Going Number Two
Check out Laura Snider's author page.
Extension Basics
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Walking the Rope
Check out Alex Biale's author page.
Save Yourself! A Guide to Self-Rescue
Check out Shannon Davis's author page.
Essential Skills: Cleaning Sport Anchors
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Build Navy SEAL Strength
Check out Amanda Fox's author page.
Wet-Rope Myths Debunked
Check out Alex Biale's author page.
Finger Fixes
Check out Amanda Fox's author page.
Bolted Toprope Anchors
Setting up a simple yet bomber anchor
Improvised Rappel Anchors
Check out Eli Helmuth's author page.
Jam Session
Check out Jeff Achey's author page.
Homemade Crack
Check out Tom Randall's author page.
The Rope Litter
Check out Bryan Simon's author page.
The Butterfly Knot
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Basic First Aid Skills
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Your Goal: Climb 5.12a
Check out Alli Rainey's author page.
Non-Traditional: 8 Long, Moderate Sport Routes
Check out Susan Costa's author page.
Learn This: Preferred Knots for Rappelling
Check out Rob Hess's author page.
Find Your Footing
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Staying Power: Prepare for Grueling Approaches
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Steady Yourself
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Essential Skills: The Alpine Quickdraw
Check out Dougald MacDonald's author page.
The Calf Lock
Check out Pamela Shanti Pack's author page.
Alpine Anchors
Check out Ian Nicholson's author page.
Pulling Down While Pregnant
Check out Laura Snider's author page.
Essential Skills: Pre-Rigging Rappels
Check out Dale Remsberg's author page.
Two-Rope Rappels With One Chopped Cord
Check out Kelly Cordes's author page.
Digit Dialing
Check out Amanda Fox's author page.
Six Yoga Poses for Climbers
Check out Lizzy Scully's author page.
Chilling Imagery
Check out Walt Hampton's author page.
Short-Fixing
Check out Russ Facente's author page.
Worth a Shot
Check out Blake Herrington's author page.
Escape Systems
Check out Jeff Achey's author page.
Thumbs Up!
Check out Adam Scheer's author page.
Learn This: Belaying A Heavier Climber
Check out Dave Sheldon's author page.
Learn This: Save Yourself An Ascent With The Pre-Threaded Toprope
Check out Russ Facente's author page.
No More Tangles
Check out Ian Nicholson's author page.
Anchors Away
Check out Lee Lang's author page.
Climbing Video 101
Check out Julie Ellison's author page.