“Upside Down Free Soloist” Dies a Week After Tackling His Greatest Goal
Earl Prunty died downclimbing a cliff face on Washington’s Nooksack Falls unroped
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Mary Beth Skylis
Mary Beth Skylis is a Colorado-based writer with an emphasis on outdoor adventure, climbing, and travel. When she isn’t writing, she can usually be found in the backcountry with her pups.
My Stories
21-Year-Old Dies in Rappelling Accident on Devils Tower
The climber from Wisconsin was rappelling pitch two of a popular 5.8 trad route when he fell.
A Nepali Man Walked from His Home in Kathmandu to the Summit of Mount Everest
In what he describes as a momentary lapse of judgment, Rajesh Lama decided to walk from his doorstep to the highest point on Earth.
Is the GriGri Superior to the ATC Guide? Experts Weigh In.
We chatted with a few industry experts to better understand the strengths and weaknesses of each product.
Russian Expedition Director Gets 4 Years in Prison for Negligence that Led to 9 Deaths
Andrey Stepanov failed to adhere to safety requirements while planning a 2022 expedition.
A New 5.10 Crack Appeared Overnight in Yosemite
The National Park Service is implementing a temporary area and trail closure while the crack is investigated further.
Five Gear Essentials For Crag Dogs
This equipment will keep your four-legged spotter psyched (and safe) while you’re on the wall.
The Search Continues for Two Missing Climbers in Alaska. Here’s What We Know So Far.
Eli Michel and Nafiun Awal went missing while climbing on the 10,335-foot Moose’s Tooth in Denali National Park over the weekend.
Colorado’s Search and Rescue Teams Are Overworked and Underfunded. A New Law Aims to Fix That.
Senate Bill 168 gave SAR volunteers legal immunity and—hopefully—the money they need to keep climbers, hikers, and paddlers safe.
Rappeller Dead In Death Valley
The rappeller's ropes were too short, and, in a scenario all too common in climbing, he fell to the ground.