The Hidden Environmental Impact of Climbing Chalk
Chalk comes from a mineral called magnesite, found in underground deposits all over the world. Mining it takes a toll.
Bouldering Gear
Bouldering Gear
Our Editors’ Favorite Approach Shoes (Updated for 2023)
This isn't a guide to 2023's newest approach shoes—it's the pairs we return to time and again.
The Best Climbing Apps
Access digital guidebooks and beta, optimize hangboard sessions, tick routes, meet partners, and more with these apps.
Our Favorite Bouldering Shoes (Updated 2023)
This isn't a guide to 2023's freshest gear. It's just what we're psyched on.
Mad Rock’s Long-Awaited Drone Comp: Excellent Performance, Great Price
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Bouldering Gear Deals: Up to 55% Off Shoes, Pad, Bag. Pull Small, Save Big
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Gear Guide 2020: Bouldering Kit
Our top eight choices for the best bouldering gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Friction Labs Alcohol Free Secret Stuff Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Edelrid Herkules Boulder Bag Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Organic Dual Zip Backpack Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Makita Jobsite Fan Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Butora Icarus Approach Shoe Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Penguin Fingers Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Patagonia Women’s Hampi Rock Pants Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Metolius Finger Tape Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Review: Backcountry x Metolious Party Pit Crash Pad
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Everything You Need to Know About Crashpads (Plus Our Top 12 Crashpad Picks)
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Review: Butora Sensa
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Review: Metolius Recon Crashpad
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2019 Climbing Gear Guide: Editors' Choice Awards
Our top climbing gear picks for 2019
Editors' Choice 2019: Five Ten Aleon Review
Our top climbing gear picks of 2019
Editors' Choice 2019: Scarpa Instinct SR Review
Our top climbing gear picks of 2019
Editors' Choice 2019: Friction Labs Bam Bam Climbing Chalk Review
Our top climbing gear picks of 2019.
Editors' Choice 2019: Rhino Skin Solutions Repair Review
Our top climbing gear picks of 2019
Editors' Choice 2019: Kinetik Newton 4.0 Crashpad Review
Our top climbing gear picks of 2019
2018/2019 Rock Climbing Shoe Review: 14 New Rock Shoes
14 new rock-shoes for 2018/2019 fitted and field tested.
Climbing Holiday Gift Guide: Black Diamond Drop Zone Crash Pad
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Review: Scarpa Mago (2018 Redesign)
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Review: Clutch Climbing Brush
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Review: Kinetik Kilojoule 3.0 Chalk Bucket
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Review: Edelrid Shuttle Chalk Bag
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2018 Climbing Gear Guide: Editors' Choice Awards
Our top climbing gear picks for 2018
Editors' Choice 2018: FrictionLabs Gorilla Grip Chalk Review
Our top climbing gear picks for 2018
Editors' Choice 2018: Metolius Wood Grips Compact Hangboard Review
Our top climbing gear picks for 2018
Editors' Choice 2018: Evolv Oracle Review
Our top climbing gear picks for 2018
Editors' Choice 2018: Scarpa Chimera Review
Our top climbing gear picks for 2018
2017/2018 Rock Climbing Shoe Review: 13 New Rock Shoes
13 new rock shoes for 2017/2018, fitted, field-tested, and put through their paces.
Climbing Holiday Gift Guide: Climbing Addicts Colored Chalks
Leave no tick marks.
Preview: Black Diamond's New Climbing Shoe Line
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Women’s Climbing Gear Hall of Fame
Ten pieces of perfect gear with smart, female-friendly designs.
Review: La Sportiva Women’s Solutions
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Buy Responsibly: American Made Climbing Gear
We trust our lives with the climbing gear we use, but how much do we really know about those who make it? In an economy where offshore production rules, a few climbing gear companies are fighting to keep manufacturing on American soil.
Review: 5 Rock Climbing Shoe Picks
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Review: Boreal Lynx Climbing Shoe
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Review: Butora Acro Climbing Shoe
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Review: Five Ten Verdon Climbing Shoe
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Review: Boreal Kintaro Climbing Shoe
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Review: Lowa Women's Sparrow Climbing Shoe
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Extend the Life of Your Crashpad
Understand the science of foam to get more out of your crashpad
Editors’ Choice Classic: The Climbing Gear Hall of Fame
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Editors' Choice Classic: Organic Full Pad Crash Pad
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Review: Mad Rock Lyra Climbing Shoe
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Review: Scarpa Booster S Climbing Shoe
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Review: Boreal Satori Climbing Shoe
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Review: Five Ten Hiangle Climbing Shoe
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Review: Boreal Dharma Climbing Shoe
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Review: Tenaya Tarifa Climbing Shoe
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Creatine Supplement Guide
Creatine is the backbone of climbing’s most important energy system. But are you getting enough, and how do you know?
Gear: 6 Crag Dog Essentials
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Climbing Gear Guide 2015: Editors' Choice Awards
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Gear Guide 2014: Basecamp
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Gear Guide 2014: Bouldering
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Gear Guide 2014: Editors' Choice Awards
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Soto Windmaster OD-1RX
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Progression Hang Board
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Scarpa Stix
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Metolius Session Crash Pad
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Get There: Have it all with these 5 approach shoes
Check out Devon Barrow's author page.
Eddie Bauer First Ascent Backdraft
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Avex Highland Autoseal Stainless Travel Mug
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Swiftwick Aspire
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Summit or Bust
Check out Julie Ellison's author page.
Five Killer Rock Shoes
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Fall 2013 Apparel Guide
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Carhartt Force T-Shirt
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Mountain Equipment Eclipse Hooded Zip Tee
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La Sportiva Cham Down
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Ibex Synergy Fit Pant
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Eddie Bauer First Ascent Guide Pants
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Organic Climbing Jean
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