Lead climbing—placing protection as you ascend the wall, instead of having an anchor pre-built above—is what rock climbing is all about. Let’s learn how to lead!
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Lead climbing—placing protection as you ascend the wall, instead of having an anchor pre-built above—is what rock climbing is all about. Let’s learn how to lead!
The world’s highest tattoo parlor just opened at everyone’s favorite climbing destination.
Jesse Dufton recently became the first blind climber to FA a multi-pitch route. But he’s indifferent to “firsts.”
Valley of Fire State Park is a 46,000-acre state park in the Mojave Desert. Open since 1934, it is the oldest state park in Nevada.
From high-altitude ATMs to walking up Kilimanjaro backward, here are some of the weirdest alpine records.
The Spring Mountains National Recreation Area is a 316,000-acre swathe of mountains and high desert in southern Nevada.
The controversial French “Spiderman,” known for his illegal building climbs, was also a pioneering soloist on rock in the 1980s and 90s.
Today, most climbers learn to boulder indoors, but outdoor rock is where the fun’s at! In this article, we’ll learn everything we need to know about tackling bouldering problems outside.
Grippy, durable climbing footwear that will get you to the wall (and back) in comfort and style.
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is a system of canyons, rock formations, and high desert plains in the Mojave Desert. It’s highest
An expert hiker takes on Argentina’s Aconcagua — and shows that reaching the summit is actually achievable, even for hikers without technical climbing experience.
Everything you need to know about sport climbing’s Olympic debut at the Tokyo 2020 Games!
Bouldering is one of the most popular disciplines of rock climbing. It’s also the least technical and most affordable, a great choice for new climbers!
In every corner of the USA, there’s at least one world-class boulderfield. Here are some of my personal favorites!
What is free climbing? Is free climbing the same as free soloing? Is top roping free climbing? Is bouldering? Let’s hash it out.
MacGillycuddy's Reeks is the highest mountain range in Ireland, home to the only three Irish mountains over 1,000 meters, including high point Carrauntoohil (3,407 ft / 1,038 m).
As host of NPR’s “From the Top,” Peter Dugan shines the spotlight on our nation’s youngest classical musicians.
Cohen Schaumann is recuperating in the hospital, after a brutal ground fall on April 21 while rappelling Rope-de-Dope Crack (5.8).
For today's children, artificial intelligence is a fact of life. Fostering deep connection to community & the outdoors can help them navigate this new world.
Located in a small tent at Plaza de Mulas (14,300 feet), Miguel Doura’s The Nautilus is the highest-altitude art gallery in the world.
