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By the time I’d paid lip service to safety protocols, I was on autopilot.

I typically only use minimalist packs—“trekker” features are often a turnoff. But the Jorasses’s clean system had me pleasantly surprised.

8 gift ideas for climber dads

In his own words, Oliver Tippett reflects on his team’s in-a-day ascent of the ‘Reticent’ (A4+; 2700 feet) on May 24, 2025.

Take a tour of Harrington's gear storage systems

Gate flutter almost never happens. But when it does, it’s terrifying.

If any of these work on you, please seek help.

The bill removes safeguards to responsible drilling, defunds conservation projects, and lets developers pay to fast-track environmental reviews.

Filmed for climbers and gift-wrapped for the Free Solo mainstream audience, this new feature documentary about Emily Harrington is poised to shake up the all-male El Cap canon.

Gisely Ferraz has tips and inspo for superior on-the-go organization

Let this climber’s failed attempt be a cautionary tale

Fresh from the Alps, Fay Manners gets some air time.

A lead organizer takes us behind the scenes of the May 20 project.

Index, Washington, has all sorts of tight-lipped lore, some of it deserved. But modern route developers are changing its tone.

The 20-year-old New Yorker just made climbing history.

Ondra once again proved he’s still the best all-around rock climber alive. 

5 things the 5.15/V15 climber swears by

'Realm of Tor’ment' is Bosi’s fifth V17 boulder, the UK’s second, and his first proposal at the grade.

And the elite-level habits I’ve borrowed from him

The Italian climber’s repeat comes 25 years after Beth Rodden and Tommy Caldwell first freed the classic El Capitan aid route.

Why this popular climbing training method doesn’t work for everyone

Anna Hazlett and Connor Runge free-climb El Chamán Loco—Mexico’s most challenging big wall

This 20-year-old American climber is putting up the hardest, steepest, and most dynamic board problems in the world.

A narrow miss in an even narrower slot.

Save and send at Memorial Day Sales this weekend

"Showed up in a swami belt, refused to use a belay device, and made fun of my figure-eight knot. One star."

A multipitch engagement gone wrong, proof of unconditional love on a Canadian ice route, and more must-read tales of climbing love

After a BASE jumping ban was announced in Indian Creek, Britt Zale raced to complete a personal quest that evolved into a fight for access to public lands.

A party of four climbers took a long fall after their anchor blew on an alpine route. Only one survived.

An avid ropeless climber surveys pro climbers, the literature, and his own experience to explore the question

Whether you’re a cragger, alpinist, or office-to-gym rat, we’ve got you covered.

The 38-year-old from Chicago beat a brain tumor as a teenager and used his passion for mountaineering to raise money for cancer charities

An analysis of a possibly historic problem leads to an exploration of the nebulous world of bouldering in the `90s.

Three years after a fateful expedition to Alaska, this American alpinist is employing a few new tactics on rock, ice, and snow.

One mom’s absolutely glorious return to trad after years away

New(ish) climbing films, series, and podcasts we recommend

How to not flip upside-down

What I learned after injury, doubt, and dozens of conversations with elite climbers

The Grateful Dead-inspired routes we climbed together

When a young Trotter signed up for a dangerous backcountry big wall, he didn’t really know what he was in for.

I never expected how profoundly climbing would change my mother’s life

The buck doesn’t stop at Reel Rock

“I want to redefine what we think of as possible,” McArthur said after his rapid ascent.

Jesse Grupper wrestles with climbing ethics

Vest shares her tips for getting started in sewing and what she builds into her own creations.

On ‘Blockage Project’ (5.13+) in West Virginia, a guidebook author accidentally sacrifices a cam for a second attempt.

After sending 'Box Therapy' in 2023, which was then downgraded, Katie Lamb has climbed Yosemite's 'The Dark Side.'

“We climb. We have always climbed.”

From training tailored to moms and long-lasting gear to great climbing reads

Thanks to the EXPLORE Act, most outdoor photographers and videographers will no longer need permits to shoot in national parks.

We tested 10 waterproof jackets and pants—on everything from windy rock laps in Washington Pass to mixed climbs in Patagonia’s Torre Valley—to find which layers are worth your while.

From the greatest moments to unmissable gems

We spoke to the British climber to learn how he managed one of the world's hardest boulders in under two weeks.

Last year, the Saudi national champion survived every climber's worst nightmare. But what happened to her afterward?

An executive order triggers the finish-line fight for this historic Phoenix climbing area.

When this climber falls, the belayer takes flight.

A longtime Everest chronicler looks at how much it actually costs to climb Mount Everest, where the money goes, and how costs vary by expedition type (and swankiness).

Kauk strangled his ex-girlfriend during a fight in June 2023 in Mammoth, CA.

After 12 months of field testing, we can confidently say the Arc'teryx Vertex Alpine is our new all-around favorite.

We tied into 17 climbing ropes to find the best of the best. After lots of use and abuse on rock, ice, and at the gym, these came out on top.

“Please leave me alone until next winter”

We tested 23 pairs on boulder problems, sport climbs, and trad routes. These were the top performers.

Sometimes you just need a buddy to hold you accountable.

Earl Prunty died downclimbing a cliff face on Washington’s Nooksack Falls unroped

In an instant, this practice rescue becomes real.

Ecopointing is more fun than you think

This American climber couldn’t convince his sponsor to make his dream shoe. So he built it himself.

Extra height may not be a huge boon on sit starts and in steep caves—but vert climbers are sure to rejoice with a couple extra inches.

The American alpinist has established and freed her hardest multi-pitch sport route yet.

We talked to climbing brands to find out how high prices could climb, whether innovation will suffer, and more

This isn't a guide to 2025's flashiest new kicks. These are the shoes we return to when we’re not testing the latest and greatest.

As wildfires increasingly affect crags around the world, we explore how best to approach the burnt stone.

Gear up while going easy on the planet

Sport climbing in Turkey, big walling in Patagonia, or swinging tools in Norway, these climber-friendly hostels offer the perfect basecamp.

If you're going to whip from the chains, at least do it like this.

Two climbers fell roughly 40 meters when their ice-screw anchor failed. The ensuing rescue was tactical and hard-fought.

Lead and bouldering split, as competitive climbers breathe a collective sigh of relief

Raboutou reveals why she wrote a letter to the route—and the beta that unlocked her success

Analyzing mortality rate, risk, and safety strategies

The two legends wonder what, exactly, is the point of being a storykeeper.