Why Mentors in Climbing Still Matter—And Where to Find One
Behind every strong climber is someone who loves the sport
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Paulina Peña
Paulina has been climbing for the last 22 years. Based in SLC, UT, she is a freelance writer and photographer in the outdoor industry, combining all her passions into one.
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No One Cares What Grade You Climb—And Neither Should You
Op-ed: If you’re more focused on what you sent than how it felt, you’re doing it wrong.
Where Climbers Rest: The 13 Best Climbing Hostels Around the World
Sport climbing in Turkey, big walling in Patagonia, or swinging tools in Norway, these climber-friendly hostels offer the perfect basecamp.
The State of Utah Just Banned This Women’s Climbing Night
We talked with local climbers to discover the impacts