The 25-year-old American made history this summer, becoming the first female boulderer to tackle the V16 grade.
A coalition of hikers and trail advocates have launched Save Our Shelters, a campaign to save to iconic huts along the Appalachian Trail that are slated for demolition.
Fresh off the world's first 5.15d repeat, Austrian climber Jakob Schubert talks to us about the meaning of grades and the joy of livestreaming his sends.
The strange tale of Canada’s erstwhile hardest boulder problem and one of climbing’s most effective scam artists.
The author learns to trust the wisdom of his elders on a wildly jinxed motorcycle-mountaineering trip to Ecuador.
On a motorcycle trip to Italy, we learn it’s not when you arrive, but how, and it’s not what you bring, it’s how you pack it. Sponsored for EVERGOODS.
At The North Face Climbing Festival in London, I spoke with Stefano Ghisolfi, Fay Manners, Nathaniel Coleman, and others about their upcoming projects.
To Grammy-nominated violinist and activist Vijay Gupta, classical music was made for the streets.
Forget the 5.14 sufferfests. We asked elite athletes like Alex Honnold, Sasha DiGiulian, and Alex Megos to share the moderate lines they love.
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.
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.
The 25-year-old American made history this summer, becoming the first female boulderer to tackle the V16 grade.
The British crack guru hopes to link Eigerdosis into a massive single pitch this month.
You can wear the best hiking boots in the world, but if you’re not also sporting a high-quality pair of hiking socks, you could be looking at foot pain, blisters, frostbite, or worse.
26-year-old Hector Diffut fell 30 feet from the top of an indoor wall after forgetting to clip into the auto belay.
FingerBouldering is original, addicting, and doesn’t take itself too seriously. That’s a breath of fresh air.
A new YouTube video reveals the mindset behind James Pearson’s “flow state” on his nails-hard—but ungraded—Bon Voyage.
These five American cities are stellar launchpads to develop and progress as a climber.
Climbing House’s editor-at-large, Owen Clarke, speaks with Dom Arcana, a leading setter at one of America’s most well-known bouldering gyms.
On stage, violinist Will Hagen considers himself as much a storyteller as a musician. The chapters of his own story range from baseball to wildlife gardening to concerts across the globe.
Despite its small size, Lebanon is spectacularly mountainous. In fact, it is the 9th most mountainous country in the world, with 3,329 named summits inside a mere 10,452 sq km.
It’s not all about ropes, helmets, carabiners, and harnesses. Your clothes also play a role in your success, safety, and comfort as a climber. Let’s learn about the best climbing pants!
There are 1,007 named summits within Israel’s modern-day borders, although some are in annexed regions, including the country’s highest, Mount Duvdevan (2,236 m/7,336 ft).
The North African nation of Libya has 2,013 named summits. Bikku Bitti (2,266 m/7,434 ft) is the highest. The most prominent is Gebel el Uwaynat (1,934 m/6,345 ft), boasting over 1,200 meters (4,200 feet) of prominence.
Morocco is one of the most mountainous nations in Africa, with over 23,581 named summits. The country’s highest and most prominent, Toubkal (4,167 m/13,671 ft), is the entire Arab world.
The 15 best sandals to hit the trails this summer, tested and vetted.
Algeria is a country in the Maghreb, home to 9,854 named summits. Mount Tahat (2,918 m/9,573 ft), in the far south, is the highest and most prominent.
The La Sportiva Kubo is a comfortable shoe with a moderate downturn for intermediate climbers.
The 26-year-old died after a long fall while soloing Blitzen Ridge (5.4) in Rocky Mountain National Park.