Anthony Walsh

We spoke with Haley about his history with Aguja Standhardt, the ethics of hiring a porter, and why he doesn’t value “boldness” in climbing.

The 11 best climbing pants for sport, bouldering, trad, the gym, and more—plus our pant pick for all-around climbing.

How the 41-year-old American made the first winter solo of Patagonia’s famed Cerro Torre.

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.

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

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.

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

“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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Sometimes you just need a buddy to hold you accountable.

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.

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.

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

I figured I knew what I was getting into. (I did not.)

When three pro climbers took ice axes to the famous rock climb D7 in winter, they were expressing a natural form of alpinism. Critics online thought differently.

Mammut’s Alpine Core Protect Rope claims to be the most cut-resistant around. Here’s how it held up in the field.

A quick guide to visiting the world-class ice of Rjukan.

Petzl’s Alpen Adapt crampons can take you from WI5 pillars to Himalayan walk-ups. And everywhere in between.

Patagonia’s new M10 Storm Pant has the greatest range of motion we’ve ever used. After a year of extensive field testing, we’re hooked.

Including the infamous ‘Reality Bath’ (Canadian Grade VII Ice), 'Virtual Reality' (WI 6), and the 'Californiana' (5.10; 700m) on Cerro Chaltén.

On November 11, 2021, my climbing partner and I weathered two avalanches while on an alpine climb in Canada. We were simul soloing and dumb luck kept us alive.

The Hydra swings just as good—or better—as the best of them. But its modularity is where it really shines.

Whether you’re picking gifts for a gym rat, a diehard alpinist, or any climber in between, our holiday gift guide has you covered.

“Parks Victoria and the Victorian Government continue their destruction of the Australian climbing community by enlarging climbing bans at Mt. Arapiles,” writes Save Grampians Climbing.

The Alpha SL 30L is unbelievably light. See how it held up in the field.

Lindič's advice is invaluable to anyone climbing high off the deck.

How do you figure out impossible moves? Is there a strategic way to rest? How much should you be warming up? It's all here.

I’ve been loving this 25-liter pack for its extremely light weight, durability, and surprisingly low price.

The 30-year-old Olympian talks about her struggles with hair loss, mental training, the joy of competing, and why she’s (finally) focussing on rock climbing full-time.

Today’s Bouldering final was everything the semifinal was not—and thank goodness for that.

Yesterday's men's semifinal bouldering round was too hard—with just seven tops in total and only one athlete topping two boulders—but the setters totally redeemed themselves in today's women's semifinal.

Bernadette McDonald has spent her career celebrating communities the Western world has trained itself to ignore. Now, at 72, she’s tackled the most complex story of her life.

An unknown American climber found the corpse, searched it for identification, and found a perfectly preserved driver’s license alongside various personal affects.

After getting dropped off by plane in a narrow, threatened valley, the “easiest” way back to civilization was up the giant East Face of Mount Hunter.

How to watch Olympic Sport Climbing at Paris 2024 (Lead & Boulder Combined, or Speed).

Pedro and Tomas Odell learned how to climb on the Cerro Chaltén skyline. Now, they’re leading a bold new wave of Patagonian alpinists.

REI’s anniversary sale is a rare opportunity to score real deals on premium shoes and hardware.

The Slovenian powerhouse made quick work of Austria’s ‘Bügeleisen Sit’...before running a second lap.

I have never been a fan of superheroes, but I will happily overlook the Batman-vibes of Julbo’s new Ultimate Cover sunglasses.

A lightweight vest is the most versatile layer for any climbing discipline. Here’s why Patagonia’s Nano-Air Light is my favorite.

The ‘Travesía Doble M’ (5.11 A2; 2,200m), is the first time all four summits have been connected in a push—with or without a partner.

‘Pot’ (5.11 A3; 2,500ft) marks the end of a three-year project for Luka Lindič and Luka Krajnc.

The 1,300-meter behemoth was freed over 18 stormy days. Over a meter of snow fell on their portaledge camp, and winds exceeded 80 miles per hour.

Kevin Lindlau has made the first repeat of a D16 route in Italy, solidifying the lofty grade.

The John Lauchlan Memorial Award is Canada’s biggest alpine-climbing grant, having funded trips to Patagonia, Alaska, and the Himalaya for 30 years. Apply for this year’s award by January 31.

“Climbers We Lost” is an annual tribute to community members we've lost in the past year.

Soft yet flat performance shoes are rarely done well. Nice work, Scarpa.

Plus: Mari Augusta Salvesen repeats 'Black Mamba' (5.14b roof crack)—Sean Bailey takes his comp fitness outside—Tristan Chen does Desperanza—and Jonathan Siegrist returns to his stylistic roots.

Plus: Cédric Lachat sends one of the world’s most controversial routes & Pete Whittaker nabs the 3rd ascent of 'Stranger Than Fiction'

The Kong Panic Draw has an ingenious “stick clip” design to skip cruxes and reachy clips.

Climbers from Canada, France, and the U.K. will be awarded in Briançon, France, in November. American George Lowe will receive the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award.

Plus: A quick send for Amity Warme and a nice slew of downgrades. Gotta love it.

The Venturas have been posted in the Red River Gorge for 40 years. A first-time visitor experiences the magic for himself.

The Konseal looks a little unorthodox but it is the most practical and comfortable all-day rock harness I’ve had the pleasure of abusing.

The Sourdough and Blue Lake Fires shut down the only road through the park, preventing climbers from accessing the area’s premium alpine granite.

Perhaps most exciting is the Generator’s sub categories: mid top or low, and high- or low-volume fit.

Plus the two best climbing films of the week.

The film takes us from glacier to summit, highlighting the tip-thrashing cracks, portaledge cook-offs, and poopy travails of living on a wall.

This isn’t a guide to 2025's flashiest bivy gear—although there are some instant-classics included below. This is the gear we return to time and again when we’re headed for the hills.

THE WEEKLY NEWS ROUND UP: Italian alpinists establish 'Gold Rush' (5.12a A1+; 1,970ft) on their first trip to Alaska; Drew Ruana has his "best week ever"; Katie Lamb makes the probable first female ascent of 'Chocolate Jesus' (V13).

THE WEEKLY ROUNDUP: Duo climbs 100 V6s in a day; Niky Ceria logs a highball stunner; One of the UK's hardest boulders is downgraded; Amity Warme ticks 'Father Time' (5.13b; 2,000ft); Meru South gets a new route.

It was a single 2,000-foot corner. Walk-off mandatory. We spent the night in no-man’s land, unable to move up or down.

If you are in need of a durable winter-climbing pack that shirks frills and prioritizes convenience, the Prism is a worthy choice

‘The Technicolour Superdream’ (A2 AI 5+ M6+; 4,200ft) required a steady head, a love of—or at least a tolerance for—sitting bivies, and many bird beak pitons.

THE WEEKLY ROUNDUP: An alpine legend pulls safety gear from Mt. Blanc’s trade route; a Ueli Steck FA in Alaska gets a second ascent after 21 years; and why Southern Smoke might just be the country's best 5.14c.

Like any smart climber will tell you: “It’s all in the feet.”

Moss freed the A4 roof at a bold V11+.

THE WEEKLY ROUNDUP: Jorge Díaz-Rullo has the most successful “unsuccessful” climbing season we've ever seen; Anna Liina Laitinen ticks 5.14d; Aidan Roberts flashes V14; 5.14 R trad gets three quick repeats (including a flash!).

Putting the new Mago to work on everything from board-style granite boulders to limestone sport routes, our testers loved the shoe’s versatility

For 40 years the Windtower had just one terrifying route up its Northwest Face. Now it has three, each established in a vastly different style.

Lauren Olivia Smith was partway up ‘Code Red’ in Hyalite when the pillar toppled over “like a falling tree,” triggering an avalanche.

'Qué mirás' follows a logical line of weakness—splitter cracks, friction dihedrals, and several punchy roofs—up the center of the East Face for 14 long pitches.

The Bloody Mary’s laundry list of features makes it much more than “just” a winter bag.

Because style matters.