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From A 5.15d Repeat to an Eiger First Ascent: What 7 Climbers Are Projecting Next
July 31, 2026
From A 5.15d Repeat to an Eiger First Ascent: What 7 Climbers Are Projecting Next
July 31, 2026

At The North Face Climbing Festival in London, I spoke with Stefano Ghisolfi, Fay Manners, Nathaniel Coleman, and others about their upcoming projects.

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July 31, 2026
There's No Such Thing as Classical Music
July 21, 2026
There's No Such Thing as Classical Music
July 21, 2026

To Grammy-nominated violinist and activist Vijay Gupta, classical music was made for the streets.

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July 21, 2026
The Best 5.10 Routes, According to 9 Pros
July 21, 2026
The Best 5.10 Routes, According to 9 Pros
July 21, 2026

Forget the 5.14 sufferfests. We asked elite athletes like Alex Honnold, Sasha DiGiulian, and Alex Megos to share the moderate lines they love.

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July 21, 2026
100 Pounds of Gear. A Snapped Rope. One Very Lucky Catch.
July 21, 2026
100 Pounds of Gear. A Snapped Rope. One Very Lucky Catch.
July 21, 2026

Siebe Vanhee, Séan Villanueva O’Driscoll, and Symon Welfringer completed a first ascent two decades in the making. Now, Vanhee reveals the scariest moments and whether the 5,000-foot route was worth the risk.

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July 21, 2026
Russian Climber Says His Guide Left Him to Die on Makalu
July 14, 2026
Russian Climber Says His Guide Left Him to Die on Makalu
July 14, 2026

On May 9, Konstantin Smirnov’s mountaineering guide abandoned him at 25,900 feet on the fifth-highest mountain on Earth. He's now taking the guide company to court.

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July 14, 2026
They Kept a Perfectly Clean Camp. A Black Bear Attacked Their Tent Anyway.
July 9, 2026
They Kept a Perfectly Clean Camp. A Black Bear Attacked Their Tent Anyway.
July 9, 2026

Two Wyoming campers did everything right—keeping food out of their tents and using deterrents—but a black bear refused to back down.

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July 9, 2026
Arizona Officials to Allow More Arsenic in a Monitoring Well Near the Grand Canyon
July 8, 2026
Arizona Officials to Allow More Arsenic in a Monitoring Well Near the Grand Canyon
July 8, 2026

Over intense opposition from the Havasupai Tribal Council, state officials quietly approved a request from the Pinyon Plain uranium mine to adjust acceptable levels of toxic chemicals in the mine’s monitoring well.

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July 8, 2026
 There’s a Plan to Remove Mount Everest’s Most Famous Dead Body
July 3, 2026
There’s a Plan to Remove Mount Everest’s Most Famous Dead Body
July 3, 2026

The Indian government has definitively identified the mountain's most famous dead body. Now comes the dangerous, expensive reality of hacking him out of the ice.

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July 3, 2026
A Tourist Destroyed a Sacred Hopi Artifact at the Grand Canyon. NPS Issued an Urgent Manhunt to Find Him.
July 2, 2026
A Tourist Destroyed a Sacred Hopi Artifact at the Grand Canyon. NPS Issued an Urgent Manhunt to Find Him.
July 2, 2026

An expert explains why the destroyed artwork is an irreplaceable piece of Grand Canyon history.

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July 2, 2026
Lake Mead Is One of America's Deadliest National Park Sites. Its Dive Team Just Disbanded
June 24, 2026
Lake Mead Is One of America's Deadliest National Park Sites. Its Dive Team Just Disbanded
June 24, 2026

Facing severe staffing shortages and equipment issues, the National Park Service has quietly dismantled its underwater recovery team at Lake Mead.

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June 24, 2026
Owen Clarke
4th Indoor Skydiving World Cup Recap
Apr 12

Apr 12 4th Indoor Skydiving World Cup Recap

Owen Clarke
Indoor Skydiving Source, News

Singapore displayed indomitable skill, winning every category its flyers entered, and the U.S. had a spectacular showing in FS and VFS. Teams from the Czech Republic and Switzerland also won titles.

Tenzing Norgay, First To Climb Everest and Leading Sherpa
Apr 8

Apr 8 Tenzing Norgay, First To Climb Everest and Leading Sherpa

Owen Clarke
Climbing

By the time of his and Sir Edmund Hillary's successful Everest climb, Norgay had been to the mountain six times and was a prolific high-altitude climber, earning numerous prestigious awards.

The 20 Best Hiking Boots for Women, According to Pros
Apr 7

Apr 7 The 20 Best Hiking Boots for Women, According to Pros

Owen Clarke
Footwear News, Reviews

We’ve hashed it out with expert female hikers and gear gurus to bring you the 20 best hiking boots for women, complete with all the foot support and protection you need to stay comfortable in the outdoors.

NFTs Offer Some Climbers A New Source Of Income
Apr 4

Apr 4 NFTs Offer Some Climbers A New Source Of Income

Owen Clarke
Climbing, News

Non-fungible Tokens give freelance photographers, videographers, writers, and other self-employed climbers a new market and method for sales.

The Biggest Event in the History of Indoor Skydiving?
Apr 4

Apr 4 The Biggest Event in the History of Indoor Skydiving?

Owen Clarke
Indoor Skydiving Source, News

The Airspace Indoor Skydiving in Belgium is hosting the 4th World Cup. It’s a monumental comeback moment for our sport. We spoke with Airspace for the inside scoop.

The Scout Hiking Essentials: 10 Must-Haves For A Safe And Fun Trek
Apr 4

Apr 4 The Scout Hiking Essentials: 10 Must-Haves For A Safe And Fun Trek

Owen Clarke
ScoutSmarts

Hiking is the foundation of almost all Scouting activities. In this article, you’ll learn the 10 must-have items for your next hike, whether it’s a 100-mile backpacking trip at Philmont or a 1-mile stroll in your local state park.

World’s First Fully-Contained Climbing Suit Deployed on Everest this Season
Apr 1

Apr 1 World’s First Fully-Contained Climbing Suit Deployed on Everest this Season

Owen Clarke
Climbing, Humor

Ever wanted to climb an 8,000er while watching Netflix and sipping hot cocoa? The AlpineComfortMAX is bridging the gap between luxury and alpine adventure.

Campusing Announced as 2024 Olympic Climbing Category
Apr 1

Apr 1 Campusing Announced as 2024 Olympic Climbing Category

Owen Clarke
Climbing, Humor

Move over Speed. “Campusing” is the newest climbing category to feature in the upcoming Olympic Games.

Personal Self-Rescue Drone to Debut in Late 2022
Apr 1

Apr 1 Personal Self-Rescue Drone to Debut in Late 2022

Owen Clarke
Climbing, Humor

The autonomous iSAVE-U drone is capable of long-lining climbers off walls up to 50 miles away.

Climber Dies When Anchor Fails At Joshua Tree
Mar 31

Mar 31 Climber Dies When Anchor Fails At Joshua Tree

Owen Clarke
Climbing, News

50-year-old Tina Fiori passed away Saturday, March 26, after her anchor failed while rappelling.

The Everest Base Camp Trek During the Fall
Mar 28

Mar 28 The Everest Base Camp Trek During the Fall

Owen Clarke
Benegas Brothers, Sponsored

Not only are there much fewer people this time of year, the weather and climate also present a different environment than during spring Everest Base Camp treks. Learn more.

This Tom Ballard Documentary is a Flawed, But Poignant, Portrait of Loss in the Mountains
Mar 28

Mar 28 This Tom Ballard Documentary is a Flawed, But Poignant, Portrait of Loss in the Mountains

Owen Clarke
Climbing, News

Alison Hargreaves and her son Tom Ballard were two of the finest alpinists of their eras. “The Last Mountain” skillfully exposes the void formed in their wakes, though it diminishes Ballard’s climbing partner in the process.

Kyra Hunsicker: From the Mountains to the Ocean
Mar 25

Mar 25 Kyra Hunsicker: From the Mountains to the Ocean

Owen Clarke
BAÏST, Sponsored

Kickass BAÏST Ambassador Kyra Hunsicker is more than a mountain athlete. She’s also an avid surfer, runs her own apparel brand, and works for a nonprofit animal shelter. Learn more about Kyra in this Q&A.

George Mallory—First To Climb Everest?
Mar 23

Mar 23 George Mallory—First To Climb Everest?

Owen Clarke
Climbing

He established 5.9 in the early 1900s at a time when that was likely the highest grade worldwide, and went on to pioneer what would become the Northeast Ridge route on Everest.

Mountaineering in Ecuador: Breathtaking Volcanoes and Technical Terrain
Mar 21

Mar 21 Mountaineering in Ecuador: Breathtaking Volcanoes and Technical Terrain

Owen Clarke
Benegas Brothers, Sponsored

If you’re interested in a unique alpine experience, for both trekking and mountaineering, Ecuador is still a well-kept secret. Learn why.

Tommy Caldwell, Dominant Force In Big Wall Free, Sport And Alpine Climbing
Mar 18

Mar 18 Tommy Caldwell, Dominant Force In Big Wall Free, Sport And Alpine Climbing

Owen Clarke
Climbing

The nine-fingered Dawn Wall climber was one of climbing’s first celebrities and a pioneer of big wall Yosemite free ascents.

The Science of Flight Only Adds to Alexey Galda’s Love for Wingsuiting
Mar 18

Mar 18 The Science of Flight Only Adds to Alexey Galda’s Love for Wingsuiting

Owen Clarke
Skydiving Source, News

The 35-year-old theoretical physicist is one of the most renowned wingsuit flyers in the world, but it’s the science behind the sport that keeps him interested.

The Long Defeat: On Failing in the Mountains
Mar 17

Mar 17 The Long Defeat: On Failing in the Mountains

Owen Clarke
Dead Foot Collective

Failure in the mountains is a drawn-out, ponderous affair. But perhaps that’s what makes success so rewarding.

Adam Ondra, Sport Climbing Superstar
Mar 14

Mar 14 Adam Ondra, Sport Climbing Superstar

Owen Clarke
Climbing

The Czech wunderkind is both a top-end sport climber and boulderer, and the only person in history to have sent a proposed 5.15d climb.

Come Together – How to Help the People of Ukraine
Mar 10

Mar 10 Come Together – How to Help the People of Ukraine

Owen Clarke
Indoor Skydiving Source

The people of Ukraine are suffering immensely. Here’s how you can help.

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