“I’m sure there must have been edges to make the foot placements better," says Jesse Dufton, "but because I can’t see, I didn’t find any. I’ve never known such pain in my calves.”
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.
“I’m sure there must have been edges to make the foot placements better," says Jesse Dufton, "but because I can’t see, I didn’t find any. I’ve never known such pain in my calves.”
Belgian climber Jelle Veyt is recently scaled Denali after biking, sailing, and skiing from his home country.
Mosquitoes, sweat, and warm beer. What’s not to like about Memorial Day? Don’t forget these 13 (discounted) items for your climbing road trip this long weekend.
The Qomolangma National Nature Preserve, is a 13,000 square-mile protected area in Tibet. It is home to the northern ramparts of Mount Everest (8,849 m / 29,029 ft).
A lightweight, comfortable harness that works well on a variety of adventures, from laps at the sport crag to gym top roping to multi-pitch trad.
Nepal’s Makalu Barun National Park is the home of Makalu (8,485 m), the fifth-highest mountain in the world. In total, its 1500-acres contains 18 summits, of which Makalu is both the highest and most prominent.
A pair of Mongolian climbers have been missing for nearly three days in the death zone on Everest (8,848 m).
As outdoor enthusiasts, it’s our job to be responsible stewards of the land. Here’s how to “Leave No Trace” the next time you’re in the mountains.
A motorbike makes getting to the trailhead cheaper, faster, and a lot more fun
Despite public outcry, Hawaii’s historic “Stairway to Heaven” is slated for removal this month. We interviewed the scrappy nonprofit fighting to save it.
Parque Nacional Amboró (Amboró National Park) is a 4,425 sq km (1,709 sq mi) national park in central Bolivia. The park is incredibly biodiverse, due to its location at the confluence of three distinct ecological regions: the Andes mountains, Amazon basin, and Gran Chaco lowlands.
With wilderness at risk across the globe, which countries are doing the best job protecting land from development? Let’s find out, and learn how you can visit.
How climate-friendly is rock climbing? How can we minimize our carbon footprint on and off the wall?
Siebe Vanhee, Nicolas Favresse, Seán Villanueva O’Driscoll, and photographer Drew Smith, made the historic route’s first free ascent in February.
The vast array of summer volunteer programs available for high school students can make it feel daunting to choose. Let’s learn how to whittle down your options!
Depending on where you live (or how far you’re willing to drive), you may have the unique opportunity to experience this year’s eclipse out at the crag.
“Today’s climbers don’t realize how hard we had it back then,” read a statement from an anonymous group of former Yosemite climbers.
After making the first repeat of Shawn Raboutou’s ‘Megatron,’ American upstart D.B. Vernon is recommending a double downgrade to V15.
Everything you need to know about rock climbing shoes, from components to closures to the aggression spectrum, and how to choose your first pair.