All climbers need a solid pair of climbing shoes (or two…. or fifteen). Here are the best of 2023.
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.
Two Wyoming campers did everything right—keeping food out of their tents and using deterrents—but a black bear refused to back down.
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.
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.
An expert explains why the destroyed artwork is an irreplaceable piece of Grand Canyon history.
Facing severe staffing shortages and equipment issues, the National Park Service has quietly dismantled its underwater recovery team at Lake Mead.
All climbers need a solid pair of climbing shoes (or two…. or fifteen). Here are the best of 2023.
No shoes, no problem. The barefoot Frenchman is back with another potential V17, 'L’Ombre du Voyageur.'
Yosemite National Park is one of the most famous and visited national parks in the United States. The park is particularly renowned for its superb rock climbing.
After four seasons of work, Sabourin has become the first person to repeat Mason Earle’s trad route 'Stranger Than Fiction' (5.14), at Bartlett Wash outside of Moab.
A stout, dependable hiking boot is your ticket to the outdoors. Let’s look at the best men’s hiking boots of 2023.
What exactly does an ATC do? What does the acronym ATC stand for? How useful is an ATC? Let’s learn about this iconic belay device.
No rope? No problem. Here are nine of the greatest free soloists of all time (and a few more that could easily have made the list).
Spain is heaven on earth for rock climbers. Warm weather, wine, and the balmy Mediterranean only a stone’s throw away? What’s not to like? Here’s an intro to the scene.
Black Diamond’s new-and-improved Circuit mixes the best of skate and climbing style, offering one of the most comfortable rides on the market.
Two IFMGA guides became the first people to summit Yansa Tsenji (6,567m) in Nepal via a technical route.
The British trad climber took down his massive 330-foot single-pitch project in early October.
With standout grip, comfort, and weatherproofing, this all-terrain powerhouse could have you kissing your boots goodbye.
Deep in a remote Turkish cave, American cave expert Mark Dickey was dying. The international caving community flew into action.
Choosing the right shoes is one of the most significant decisions you’ll make as a climber. Here’s what you need to know.
Finding the best gift for an outdoorsman isn’t always easy. Here are my favorites.
The 18-year-old college student passed away after a fall from the anchors of a sport route.
Las Vegas is one of America’s outdoor climbing meccas, but the indoor turf here is quite good as well. Let’s learn more about the best climbing gyms in Sin City!
The Salewa Wildfire Edge is a burly shoe to alternate between trail and rock. Great for long distances and technical terrain alike.
For Brazilian dancer and Coregami model Andre Silva, dance and music are yin and yang.
The Korean climbing instructor reportedly passed away after rapping off the end of his rope.