We interviewed the host of 'Dirtbag Climber,' a new podcast that explores the bewildering life and death of a climber who went by Jesse James in his final years.
Most PNW climbers beeline to Squamish on weekends. But quiet options (with impeccable stone) exist nearby
A profile of the 20-year-old Canadian who sent Free Rider in 18 hours.
A community column on why this organization is more important than ever
Berthod first tried 'Cobra Crack' in 2005, gunning for the first free ascent. Shortly after, for reasons unknown, Berthod disappeared into a Swiss monastery, where he stayed for over a decade.
On short climbs, maybe don’t run it out.
“The belayer and I were aware of his left leg under the rope but we let him focus on his climb.”
The Weekly Roundup: Owen Whaley Does his fifth 5.14d—Climbing Stewards are coming to the Red—Maui's climbing community could use our help—Lattice tackles the age-old question: should beginners hangboard?
The 20-year-old sent four 5.14s (two trad, two bolted, all classic) and two 5.13 stem corners, in just over a month.
Plus: V13s for Shauna Coxsey; a nemesis route for Jonathan Siegrist; and hard, scary trad for Connor Herson and Brent Barghahn
After quitting climbing to join a Swiss monastery in the early 2000s, Berthod returned to Squamish with two goals.
The 20-year-old Canadian, a former competitive swimmer, did his first V15 last winter. He’s also at the heart of a vibrant young bouldering scene in Squamish.
THE WEEKLY ROUNDUP: The iconic line, 'Biographie', has now seen 19 ascents; Nat Bailey demonstrated the power of audacious goals with his Squamish ascent; and more.
By proposing V16 for his new problem, The Megg, Gabe Lawson propels Canadian bouldering to the next level—and brings a new spotlight on himself.
Each January we post a farewell tribute to those members of our community lost in the year just past. Some of the people you may have heard of, some not. All are part of our community and contributed to climbing.
Harnden worked Bladerunner (5.14; 3 pitches) for 25 days before sending. Then he returned with a photographer and sent it again.
Lucas Uchida, a 24-year-old Canadian comp climber-turned outdoor crusher, just sent “Singularity,” one Squamish’s most iconic hard lines. Check out the story and interview.
Pulling the lip is widely considered to be the crux, but it's only until you've nailed the sneaky right-to-left crack switch that you are in the clear.
Each January we post a farewell tribute to those members of our community lost in the year just past. Some of the people you may have heard of, some not. All are part of our community and contributed to climbing.
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Kiersch described the route as “one of the most beautiful, historical, and challenging routes in North America.”
Foley, a designer at Arc'teryx, has done the first ascent of Squamish's new power-endurance test-piece
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In trying to pull off the "Crime of the Century," a classic 5.11c finger crack in Squamish, this climber gets caught red handed and takes a big fall.
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The exquisite finger crack that inspired the author’s trad-climbing career
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