Whether pebble wrestling or summit seeking, having all the gear you need is essential to a day well spent climbing. There’s nothing worse than getting to the crag and realizing that you forgot that one piece of essential gear!
From trad climbing to pockets to bouldering, the best climbing shoes just keep getting better. Read on for our 2020 picks.
Climber and photographer Julie Ellison explores how a small subset of athletes turned their pastime into a professional sport and worldwide phenomenon.
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‘The People of Climbing’ is a short film focused on the issue of racial inequality in the outdoors. And the perspectives it includes are some of the most important of our time.
After months of testing, we found the best women’s climbing pants for every style and budget. Suit up and climb on.
We tested and reviewed the best climbing harnesses for women, including top picks from Black Diamond, Petzl, Metolius, and more.
We tested and reviewed the best women’s climbing shoes of 2020, including picks from La Sportiva, Five Ten, SCARPA, and more.
Is K2 the world’s most dangerous mountain? Without oxygen, it definitely could be.
‘I’m still a U.S. citizen and I still feel compelled to act toward a more just society,’ Honnold said.
Black Diamond’s impossibly engineered 21-inch Camalot sure was a good April Fool’s joke, but climbers actually use similar-looking pieces of gear for off-widths. These are some of the widest.
This week’s gear deals highlight running shoes, camping gear, and more.
Did you think that Mount Everest was closed for the season? You’re not alone. But a handful of climbers have already summited Mount Everest in 2020, and more are waiting in the wings.
If you’ve been searching for better ways to get in a workout at home, you aren’t alone. Check out these athletes’ home gyms and workout routines for inspiration.
You don’t need to travel far to have a lot of fun and scratch the adventure itch. This is how two professional adventure racers will keep the fun going this summer.
This is the freest-feeling setup for sport and competition climbing.
The Black Diamond Solution Guide Harness offers support, comfort, and extreme durability in a trad-specific harness.
‘How to Solve a Problem’ is as much a book about climbing as it is a mantra to prepare kids for a life of trials, tribulations, and triumphs.
A team of amputee mountaineers climbs one of South America’s most iconic and challenging peaks to raise money for others in need of prosthetics.
Even the biggest names in outdoor sports are in lockdown. But they’re still getting after it. Here’s how they’re working out and what they’re listening to for motivation.
With a simple but versatile design, the Osprey Archeon backpack should appeal to hikers, overnight campers, and climbers alike.
A great rope bag will protect the cord that protects your life. This article will help you find the best climbing rope bag for your needs.
In this brief film from Merrell, we hear a refugee’s story of being born abroad, moving to a new country, and finding her sense of place.
We reviewed the new Arc’teryx Proton LT Hoody jacket while climbing, hiking, and biking. After 8 months of testing, it’s proved to be a durable yet still breathable and lightweight jacket.
The Five Ten Grandstone is an all-day trad climbing shoe with a touch of sportiness.
High quality, wide range, and a narrow head — Wild Country launches a formidable small-crack weapon.
This short film is full of great storytelling: It’s pensive, deep, and immersive. But it’s part of a much greater story.
REEL ROCK 14 debuted a slew of amazing films, and now you can watch them from the comfort of your home.
Patagonia released the full 1968 ‘Mountain of Storms’ film on its YouTube channel.
It’s an eternal debate among climbers: When it comes to comfort versus practicality, are belay glasses worth it?
The Mount Everest-summiting legend and CEO of Alpenglow Expeditions explains why now is not the time to risk backcountry skiing.
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