Why Did USA Climbing Just Ban Trans Women From All Events?
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has issued clear orders. But evidence that trans female climbers have a competitive advantage is lacking.
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Controversial Call at USA Climbing Team Trials Sparks Debate
Was Adriene Akiko Clark "robbed" of gold, or are “rules rules”?
How to Watch The National Team Trials and Paraclimbing National Championships
Semi-final and final rounds will be livestreamed on Outside Watch
How Climbing’s Culture of Blind Trust Led to Sexual Abuse
If there had been established norms of boundaries, reporting, and education during my childhood, Alex Fritz wouldn't have had the opportunity or access to exploit me.
USA Climbing Plans to Build a National Training Center. Gym Owners Are Pissed.
“There’s a pretty strong consensus from gym owners that the business side of this just doesn’t make any sense, and USA Climbing is going to bankrupt [themselves].”
What You Need to Know About USA Climbing’s Transgender Athlete Participation Policy
And how it might change after January 14.
Veterans Battle Youth Standouts at USA Climbing’s National Championships
There were many surprise endings at this past weekend's US National Championships.
How and When to Watch the USA Climbing National Championships
You’ll be able to livestream the event for free on Outside Watch via our app and site.
Americans Primed for Epic World Cup Season and Olympics; National Team Trials Results
The Team Trials selected the elite squad that will soon travel around the globe representing the USA at IFSC’s events...with the eventual goal of qualifying for the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Should Climbers Face Strict BMI Rules?
“We know in certain sports like horse racing, where lightness is favorable, that if jockeys weigh in too low on the morning of a race, they ride with additional weights. Climbers should too.”
And the U.S. National Team Members Are…
Team Trials took place this past weekend, March 9-13. We now have the National team for Bouldering, Lead, Speed and the new Combined format, Bouldering and Lead.
Former USA Climbing Team Member and Coach Arrested On Child Rape Charges
On February 2, local police arrested Alex Fritz on three charges of third-degree child rape.
Brooke Raboutou: An Eye on Olympic Gold
Check out John Burgman's author page.
Dr. Constance Lightner to Join USA Climbing Board of Directors
Check out USA Climbing's author page.
The Climbing Q&A: Brooke Raboutou
How this unassuming college student—and pedigreed super-climber—became the first American climber to qualify for the Olympics
Interview: John Burgman Discusses the Olympic Postponement
Check out Kevin Corrigan's author page.
Climbing in the 2020 and 2024 Olympics: How We Got Here and What the Future Holds
Check out John Burgman's author page.
Highs and Lows: 2020 IFSC Pan-American Championships
Check out John Burgman's author page.
Interview: USA Climbing CEO Marc Norman Sees the Olympics as Just the Beginning
Check out John Burgman's author page.
USA Climbing 2020 Bouldering Open National Championship: Highs and Lows
Check out John Burgman's author page.
Where to Watch the 2020 USA Climbing Bouldering Nationals
Check out The Editors's author page.
USA Climbing 2020 Combined Invitational: Highs and Lows
Check out John Burgman's author page.
Where to Watch the 2020 USA Climbing Combined Invitational
Check out The Editors's author page.
Interview: Natalia Grossman is America’s New Comp Superstar
Check out John Burgman's author page.
Livestream: 2019 USA Climbing National Cup Series—Southern Grit
Check out The Editors's author page.
An Inside Look at USA Climbing’s National Team Training Center
The new facility is purpose-built to help American climbers compete on the international stage and prepare for the Olympics
5 Burning Questions Leading up to the 2019 IFSC World Championships
Check out John Burgman's author page.
Opinion: As Olympic Qualifiers Approach, Outdoor Sends Are Irrelevant for Comp Climbers
Check out John Burgman's author page.
USA Climbing Athlete Suspension Upheld
Check out USA Climbing's author page.
Commentary on Commentary: A Report Card for ESPN's USA Climbing Broadcasts
An in-depth look at the keys to good climbing commentary—and how ESPN is faring.
Meet the 2019 USA Climbing Overall National Team
An in-depth look at the eight competitors who will represent the United States in the upcoming season of international events.
USA Climbing 2019 Sport and Speed Nationals: Highs and Lows
Check out John Burgman's author page.
USA Climbing 2019 Bouldering Nationals: Highs and Lows
Check out John Burgman's author page.
USA Climbing 2019 Combined Invitational: Highs and Lows
A look at the first-ever USA Climbing combined-format event
USA Climbing and ESPN Announce New Multi-Year Agreement to Televise and Livestream Events
Check out USA Climbing's author page.
US Competition Climbing’s Funding Problem
For U.S. competition climbers, getting into the Olympics is far from the biggest hurdle.
Intro to Speed Climbing: Two Beginner Drills
Check out Oleksii Shulha and Jeff Chapman's author page.
2018 Climbing Competition Calendar
Find USA Climbing, IFSC, and more climbing competitions throughout 2018.
Highs and Lows: 2018 USA Climbing Sport and Speed Nationals
Check out John Burgman's author page.
Interview: Claire Buhrfeind and Sean Bailey, Sport Climbing National Champions
Check out Andrea Laue's author page.
Photo Gallery and Results: USA Climbing 2018 Sport Nationals
Check out Andrea Laue's author page.
USA Climbing 2018 Sport and Speed Open National Championship Livestreams
Check out The Editors's author page.
Opinion: Bouldering Nationals Should Move to the Big City
Check out John Burgman's author page.
2019, 2020 USA Climbing Bouldering National Championships Announced for Bend, Oregon
Check out USA Climbing's author page.
Photo Gallery: USA Climbing 2018 Bouldering Nationals
Check out Andrea Laue's author page.
Highs and Lows: 2018 Bouldering Nationals
Commentary and analysis from the weekend’s Open National Championship in Salt Lake City, Utah.
USA Climbing 2018 Open Bouldering National Championship Livestreams
Check out The Editors's author page.
Trailer: 2018 Open Bouldering National Championships
The 2018 USA Climbing Open Bouldering National Championships start this Friday.
Evolv Announces Two Year USA Climbing Sponsorship, Kai Lightner Signature Shaman
Check out The Editors's author page.
Team USA Finishes Strong at IFSC Youth World Championships
Check out Caleb Sanderson's author page.
Shiraishi, Lightner Win 2017 Sport Climbing Nationals
Check out Liz Haas's author page.
Livestream: Sport and Speed Climbing 2017 Open National Championships
Check out The Editors's author page.
USA Climbing 2017 Bouldering Nationals Highlights
Check out The Editors's author page.
Nathaniel Coleman: Rising Comp Star
Check out Amanda Ashley's author page.
Puccio, Coleman Win 2017 Bouldering Nationals
Check out Liz Haas's author page.
2016 USA Sport/Speed Nationals: Commentary Highlights
Check out The Editors's author page.
The Top 10 Moments From 2016 USA Bouldering National Championships
The most impressive moves from some of the strongest climbers in the country
2016 USA Bouldering Nationals: Commentary Highlights
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Mascarenas and Coleman Win 2016 Bouldering Nationals
Youngsters dethrone 9-time national champions Alex Puccio and Daniel Woods
USA Bouldering Nationals Finals Livestream
Finals • 1/30/16 • LIVE 7:45PM CST
USA Bouldering Nationals Semifinals Livestream
Semifinals • 1/30/16 • LIVE 10AM CST
USA Bouldering Nationals Men's Qualifiers Livestream
Men's Qualifiers • 1/29/16 • LIVE 4PM CST