We often think of gyms as vertical playgrounds. Accidents can happen outdoors, but gyms are pretty safe, right?
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We often think of gyms as vertical playgrounds. Accidents can happen outdoors, but gyms are pretty safe, right?
A paraplegiac Chinese climber hauled himself 800 feet up a building in Hong Kong to raise money for exoskeleton research.
Last Friday, January 7, Brittany Goris scored the first female ascent of East Coast Fist Bump (5.14a). Rock & Ice spoke with her to get the lowdown.
A team of 10 Nepalese climbers including Nirmal "Nims" Purja reached the summit of K2 at approximately 5pm local time, completing one of the last great challenges in mountaineering.
Stefano Ghisolfi has completed his project Erebor and graded it 9b/+ (5.15b/c), making it the hardest line in Italy.
Social media has given everyone a platform, and consequently an unvetted chance at fame. It’s not always a good thing.
When you buy Janji’s Winter 2020 running apparel, you’re staying warm and making a positive difference in the world, helping solve the international clean water crisis one purchase at a time.
“Black Ice” was the stand out in another solid year for Reel Rock.
Kahtoola’s EXOspikes combine the unbeatable traction of MICROspikes with the lightweight, durable performance of NANOspikes. Ice and snow. Roads and rock. Dirt and trails. EXOspikes handle it all.
Helmets are effective and easy-to-use pieces of safety gear, but they’re often left on the ground. Why?
Protective gear keeps you safe, but criticizing others for their gear choices is anathema to what riding’s all about.
Should the pros have a responsibility to document their sends?
Memphis Rox is a shining example of a climbing gym that gives back, but weathering the pandemic hasn’t been easy.
Change it up. Climbing with new people (once it is safe to do so) is a great way to learn new skills, make new friends, and avoid falling into bad habits and patterns.
Check out these awesome climbing gyms keeping our sport alive AND giving back during the pandemic.
In an age of COVID-19, environmental degradation, and increasing numbers of climbers at our crags and gyms, liquid chalk is the way to go.
