Classic Routes: Cathedral Ledge’s “Life, the Universe, and Everything” (5.14a)
This article was originally published in Climbing No 371. It's appearing now in front of the paywall for the first time.
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The First Ascent of Lightning Bolt Cracks… Before Cams
Back in 1979, tower trips could be serious business. Spring-loaded cams had yet to debut. Falls were rare, but potential air was huge.
Classic Routes: Moby Grape
Check out Shelma Jun's author page.
Classic Routes: Spook Book
Check out Chris Kalman's author page.
Topo: Torment-Forbidden Traverse
Check out Corey Buhay's author page.
Climb Assist Beta Provides 3D Topo Maps of Popular Climbing Destinations
The Climb Assist team is using photogrammetry to create detailed, interactive crag models, overlaid with route information, providing a whole new way to find beta.
Classic Routes: Fontainebleau's La Marie Rose
Fontainebleau’s groundbreaking first 6a, No. 22 on the Bas-Cuvier Red Circuit
Classic Routes: Yellow Wall
Climbing the Needles’ lightning rod of Khayyam Spire
Flyboys: Washington's 18-Pitch 5.9 Sport Route
A new, monster 5.9 sport route in the North Cascades, Flyboys, soars high.
Classic Routes: Washington's Slow Children
The route that revolutionized Western Washington climbing
Classic Routes: North Carolina’s The Nose
Check out Drew Higgins's author page.
Great Trango Tower: The Biggest Big Wall
Check out James Lucas's author page.