Adam Ondra Just Did the Hardest Trad Flash of All Time—5.14 R
Ondra once again proved he’s still the best all-around rock climber alive.
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No Falls on the Big Stone: The Quest to Flash El Capitan
Babsi Zangerl just became the first person to free climb a route on El Capitan on her first try, without a fall. Her ascent closes a 30-year chapter of attempts.
What Does it Take to Flash 5.15a?
Reel Rock's "Age of Ondra Part II" follows Adam from Spain to Canada to France as he tries to make the first 5.15a flash.
Age of Ondra (Part II)
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Watch Olympian Brooke Raboutou FLASH a V12
Between the 2021 Salt Lake City World Cups—at the first of which Brooke made her first World Cup podium—she also makes a casual flash of Euro Trash (V12/8A+).
Alex Megos Flashes Underground (5.14d), Suggests Downgrade (With Video)
Alex Megos sent Underground (5.14d) in Arco, Italy on his first try, and suggested a potential downgrade.
Adam Ondra: Climbing the Americas (Part 1)—Midnight Lightning
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Adam Ondra and the Road to the First-Ever 5.15a Flash
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Photo Gallery: The Nose Speed Record, Anak Verhoeven’s 5.15a FA, and More
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Interview: Adam Ondra Completes World's First 5.15a/9a+ Flash
Czech superstar makes history again.
Photo Gallery: The Films of Reel Rock 12
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Photo Gallery: 4 Photos of Badass Women
Flash—Our monthly climbing photo gallery
Photo Gallery: 4 Alpine and Big Wall Climbing Photos
Flash—Our monthly climbing photo gallery
Photo Gallery: Nina Williams, Michaela Kiersch, and More
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Photo Gallery: 5.14 in RMNP, Zimbabwe Bouldering, and a Tribute
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Flash: Reel Rock 11 Preview
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Flash: 8 Incredible Climbing Structures
We went in search of the world's craziest, coolest, and most unusual climbing structures, whether they were designed specifically for climbing or simply had some holds thrown on them. From a retrofitted bridge in Oregon to the wild, 121-foot tall Excalibur spire in the Netherlands, here are eight structures that will make your palms sweat.
Flash: Climbing Photos—Two Cracks and a 5.14
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Flash: In Memory of Dean Potter
Celebrating the life of Dean Potter with inspiring photos and original quotes
Photo Gallery: The Many Different Types of Rocks
Learn more about the rocks you climb
Flash: Climbing Photos—Hawaii Bouldering, Niagara Falls Ice, and More
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Flash: 3 Climbing Photos to Dream About
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Flash: 6 Inspiring Climbing Photos
FEBRUARY 12, 2016 EDITION
Flash: 4 Inspiring Climbing Photos
February 8, 2016 edition