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An op-ed in response to the Bridger Jacks BASE jumping story, written in solidarity with the Tribes of Bears Ears

The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has issued clear orders. But evidence that trans female climbers have a competitive advantage is lacking.

Advancing your climbing? Don't get too caught up in the numbers.

Tanner Wanish and Michael Vaill repeated the 32-mile “Goliath,” the longest technical traverse in the world. Would they do it again? Maybe not.

An op-ed on why it's better to go (relatively) small on your first big wall

Mushrooms, bioresins, and recycled materials are revolutionizing climbing hold design and helping gyms ditch virgin plastic.

Three pro climbers faced an insurmountable crux on Jirishanca. Instead of admitting defeat, they invented a new summit (at their highpoint) and marketed their attempt as a grand success.

The "Brazilian Climber Girl" shares the gear she won’t climb without

A 17-year-old free soloist ran away to Yosemite. One year later, his body was found at the base of Royal Arches.

The Italian climber onsighted ‘Ultimate Sacrifice’ in France

Grant programs that help up-and-coming climbers achieve their big goals

Laura Dahlmeier, 31, was a world champion biathlete. She died after being struck by rockfall on Laila Peak at 20,000 feet.

Conflicting accounts surround a highly publicized link-up in the Swiss Alps and its 21-year-old predecessor.

The struggle to find balance as a young athlete is real. This is how I interrupted the burnout cycle and fell back in love with climbing.

Yes, I got my skull trapped in an wide crack roof. In Moab. In July. Choices were made.

Pro climber snacks, ranked, from Honnold’s notorious bell pepper and Amity Warme’s dried fruit, to Michaela Kiersch’s ale of choice

'L'Ombre du Voyageur' was proposed at V17, without shoes. Using shoes, gloves, and four kneepads, the second ascensionist says it’s just V14.

An op-ed from a climber aspiring to master the heel hook as he lose power with age

We asked climbers to describe the most important move of their lives. Read the top five essays that blew us away.

For one slippery second, I was levitating on moss and prayer. No muscle, no style—just the ghost of a miracle.

I was looking through my viewfinder at the perfect shot. The move now was to not blow it.

A 15-foot ground fall with, somehow, zero consequences

The youngest person to climb 5.14b explains why she never climbs without socks.

An op-ed on why pulling on plastic has its shortfalls. Here's what I recommend doing instead.

The founder of the first Cholitas Escaladoras movement, Cecilia Llusco, explains why she’ll always wear a skirt in the mountains and how she climbs “for the good of all women.”

There’s an ease to the atmosphere, a peace running through these hills—save for the steady simmer inside me, frustrated by my inability to follow in Riley’s footsteps.

How to train and stay in good climbing shape while living on the road, whether you’re van-lifing it, dirtbagging it, or sailing across the ocean.

Gym owners, gym members, coaches, and parents weigh in on paths to peacefully coexisting.

The makers of the "Narwhal" claim it can be used to reduce sweat and increase friction. Matt Samet puts that to the test.

I don’t remember the color of the sunrise that morning on Rainier, only that it never touched the shadows beneath the snow bridge.

Op-ed: For today’s pro climbers, social media is part of the job. So why do we judge women so hard for it?

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.

I brought a group of Black climbers to Jamaica. When two locals stopped to watch—then asked to climb—it reminded me why visibility, joy, and belonging matter in the sport.

Most PNW climbers beeline to Squamish on weekends. But quiet options (with impeccable stone) exist nearby

To prepare to flash 'Free Rider' in a day, Will Moss rope soloed ‘China Doll’ (5.14a R) in Boulder Canyon, Colorado on April 13, clipping only gear he placed on lead.

Op-ed: If you’re more focused on what you sent than how it felt, you’re doing it wrong.

Each experiment in paring down felt like a real consequential leap—more akin to driving without a seatbelt than merely risking a speeding ticket.

New access deals with a timber company and a private landowner open up nearly 200 sport climbing routes on bomber sandstone in Tennessee.

An op-ed about the trials and chaotic tribulations of raising crag kids.

Be self-reliant and prevent the need to call in a rescue on your next multi-pitch route

Hayden Jamieson’s new movie, "For the Love," documents his emotional return to ‘Picaflor’ (5.13+; 3,000 ft) in Chile’s Cochamó Valley with Jacob Cook and Will Sharp.

David Rozul wrestles with risk, consequence, and courage at 13,000 feet.

Op-ed: Think you can’t bear the extra weight of carrying a helmet up your project? Consider this: I am without a doubt more anal about weight than you.

"I’ve used just about every commercial stick clip and, in the end, they all tend to succumb to the same Big Three issues—except for this one."

Editors’ picks on sale this week

Twenty-six years after Hill developed Bravo Les Filles (5.13d; 2,000ft) in the Tsaranoro Valley, the route sees its first female free ascent.

"The last thing I remember after reaching the chains at the top of the route is landing feet first on the ground, crumpling in a heap."

This beloved member of the Tennessee climbing community and gym employee lost his life to gun violence, along with another victim.

What my big wall mentor—and my arrogance—taught me on ‘Hearts and Arrows’ (5.12b) in 2012

An op-ed from a prolific developer on the value of blending in your bolts

Access Fund says "the scale and speed of the response exceeded expectations," but warns that the bill contains other threats to public lands.

Steep discounts on climbing shoes, harnesses, jackets, and more!

Yup, we don’t blame him for screaming.

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.

Behind the scenes of the indie horror flick 'The Sound,' from an on-set injury, to Alex Honnold’s acting skills and pro climber cameos

A profile of the 20-year-old Canadian who sent Free Rider in 18 hours.

At the heart of Brown Girls Climb lies community

Jordan Cannon and Michael Vaill raced up 8,000 feet of Yosemite granite, with difficulties up to 5.13 and A2.

A real estate mogul teaming up with a local climbing organization isn’t your typical climbing access success story. But would the largest climber-led land deal in U.S. history have happened without it?

Big wall climbers battling an eldritch evil? Like its premise, The Sound is a mixed bag. The climbing is stellar. The plotting, writing, and acting? Not so much.

If the "One Big Beautiful Bill" moves forward, climbers could lose access to dozens of historic crags, from Joe’s Valley to Ten Sleep Canyon.

The pro climber shares her favorite pro tips, gear, and South African snack

Dr. Tyler Nelson explains how to identify, prevent, and treat capsulitis, a type of synovitis that accounts for 6-10% of climbing injuries.

Crags and bouldering areas hidden in America's concrete jungle

“It doesn’t ever abate. You have to keep given’ er all day every day.”

It was the culmination of a truly historic trip to the range.

A community column on why this organization is more important than ever

How to join the June Climb the Wall climb-a-thon

Yosemite’s Salathé Wall is stunning. It’s also hosted some confusing free ascents.

Paraclimbing will have eight medal events at the 2028 Games in Los Angeles.

Our review of this new belay brake assistant, including how it stacks up to the Edelrid Ohm.

After a final Environmental Impact Statement is filed, just 60 days remain to save these sacred public lands from becoming a 1,000-foot crater.

Our favorite mostly climbing-themed moments from this annual festival in Denver

The patron saint of crack will enlighten your jams and bring you hard-earned joy

Cristian Brenna is remembered not only for his extraordinary climbing prowess but for his profound human qualities.

On June 8, Kate Kelleghan and Laura Pineau climbed El Capitan, Mount Watkins, and Half Dome in 23 hours and 36 minutes.

Check out this gnarly, 25-foot tumble.

This new rule follows the display of several statement flags in the past year.

In 500 words or less, tell us about the one move that meant everything to you—or still does.