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With a child-free week ahead of him, one dad decides to summit as many local peaks as he can. In the end, he learns something about adventure, accomplishment, and himself.
These tips from longtime dynamic duos will take your climbing partnership to the next level
Diesel fumes be damned, the Pricecicle exceeds expectations
A team of wildlife experts and ice climbers worked to rescue a bull elk that became tangled in a climbing rope at Colorado’s Lake City Ice Park
Connor Herson, 21, took a break from classes this fall to free climb this iconic route alongside Tommy Caldwell
At Boyce Bouldering Park, you don’t need a pricey membership or an exhaustive gear list to send—all it takes is grit and a pair of sneakers
The Nepali climber who summited Mount Everest three times in two weeks has always gone her own way
This Wyoming gem is legendary for year-round adventure but known as pricey. There are ways to go without blowing your budget.
The deals we can’t resist this year for rock, ice, and gym climbing
Metcalfe, a 50-year-old doctor from Colorado, recently became the first American woman to ascend all 14 mountains above 8,000 meters. Before completing the record, she battled internal demons over what it means to make history on the peaks.
The famed climbing duo biked, sailed, and then bushwhacked their way from Colorado to Alaska before embarking on an epic ascent of the Diablo Traverse
Jason Crist was charged with 29 counts including nine felonies
Surrounded by more famous destinations, this area is often overlooked. Yet it is one of the wildest and most beautiful units in the national-park system.
Remember the names Tanner Wanish and Mike Vaill. The two just went faster than Brad Gobright, Jim Reynolds, and other climbing greats on the Yosemite Triple Crown: El Capitan, Half Dome, and Mount Watkins.
Five questions with the iconic Yosemite climber about her 2024 memoir, ‘A Light Through the Cracks’
A pair of Washington climbers, inspired by the warming climate and an enormous challenge, reached a peak normally accessed by a helicopter on the saddles of their bikes
This 83-foot-tall wall—perhaps the world’s tallest home “woodie”—climbs through a retractable ceiling panel and boasts fantastic views of one of New York City’s poshest neighborhoods
Mountaineers Michelle Dvorak and Fay Manners take us inside their harrowing rescue on the side of Chaukhamba III in the Garhwal Himalayas
Climb some of the most beautiful and unique mountains in the world without any technical experience
Filmmaker and photographer Max Lowe travels to Healing Base Camp, where Ukrainian families work through trauma with guided mountaineering expeditions
Tyler Andrews predicts more top runners will pursue Fastest Known Times on the world’s tallest mountains
68-year-old Mick Fowler and 74-year-old Victor Saunders make an odd couple. But their teamwork just yielded yet another striking Karakorum first ascent.
Indoor climbing has gotten so expensive that the American Alpine Club officially considers it an “access issue.” Is there anything we can do to stop climbing from becoming an elites-only pursuit like skiing or golf?
In this free-to-read feature from Ascent, one lifelong climber reflects on mortality and the opportunity for renewal
There are two major differences between the Olympic sport-climbing event (singular) that debuted in Tokyo and the sport-climbing events (plural) that we’re watching in Paris this week
Most people heading to Colorado don’t know about this gem of a town in the San Juan Mountains in the southern Rockies. But they should.
Speed climbers were dealt a rough hand at the Tokyo Olympics. This time around, we’ll finally get to see who the best speed climbers in the world are.
I never thought I would have to climb alone
The Mountain State has it all: rivers, 36 state parks, nine state forests, our newest national park, and a nearly million-acre national forest. Our travel expert reveals his favorite ways to get outside here.
Becoming an Olympic climber involves submitting your body to intense training loads. And for that training to work, you’ve got to fuel correctly.
From historically dingy to gleaming and tall, these 13 artificial climbing paradises more than rival many “real” climbing destinations
The new HBO film ‘Here to Climb’ offers an analytical and surprisingly candid exploration of Sasha DiGiulian’s journey from solitary sport climber to team player. The film debuts Tuesday, June 18 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HBO.
Two American women and two Sherpa guides perished while racing for a record. The tragedy illuminates how the recent rush to climb the world’s highest peaks is driving climbers onto dangerous mountains like never before.
We chatted with Kai Lightner about diversity in the climbing world misconceptions about how accessible climbing is for people of color, and his nonprofit, Climbing For Change
Last week a trio of climbers from Malaysia became stranded on Denali in Alaska. Guides and rescuers recount how they spent multiple days trying to save them.
This beautiful 469-mile route connects Great Smoky Mountain and Shenandoah National Parks. Our local writer knows just where to stop for hikes, camping, and the best views.
U.S. District Judge John A. Mendez cited Barrett’s pattern of terrorizing his victims and a clear lack of remorse as reasons for issuing the maximum penalty
“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.”
Yosemite’s most accomplished speed climber cut more than eight hours off the previous solo time on the Salathé Wall
When Eberhard Jurgalski determined that Reinhold Messner narrowly missed a key summit, he told the world. He’s still dealing with the fallout.
Are you really going to put thousands of hours into training your pooch to be good at climbing or ski touring?
We love national parks, but they can get packed. These national monuments have the same spectacular landscapes, hikes, and adventures, without the crowds.
Every spring, hundreds of hopefuls make the trek to the world’s tallest summit and the surrounding high peaks. This is your base camp for all the news from the Himalayas.
Whether you’re exploring trails or climbing big walls, Mountain Hardwear has the perfect sun protection layers for you
From western landscapes to the Blue Ridge Parkway, our national park expert maps out five beautiful road trips—all doable in a week
Robbi Mecus, a search and rescue expert and pillar of the LGBTQ+ climbing community, died in Denali National Park last week
‘Everest, Inc.,’ a new book from veteran outdoor journalist Will Cockrell, documents the mountain’s transformation, first by Western guides and climbers, and now by Sherpas and Nepalis
The Asheboro Boulders could have been destroyed by a mining company. Instead they were saved by the North Carolina Zoo.
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Arbitrary goals are nonsensical. They also can be the source of great joy.
He’s a regular customer where I work, and I’m new to the community
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Tropical atolls, distant hikes and hot springs, and wild jungles and mountaintops lure adventurous travelers to these beautiful far flung spots
The trial will be followed by a sentencing hearing, scheduled for May 21. Barrett faces a maximum penalty of life in prison.
Mountaineers now must haul their feces back to Base Camp in wag bags. We asked veteran guides how this shift will change life on the world’s highest peak.
If the National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service proposals pass, fixed anchors in wilderness will be considered illegal unless granted special permission
Honnold’s latest climbing docuseries ‘Arctic Ascent’ focuses on melting glaciers and a remote rock wall. Articles editor Frederick Dreier breaks down the new National Geographic film.
Federal prosecutors allege that Charles Barrett—a prominent member of the Northern California climbing community who goes to trial for aggravated sexual abuse next week—is a serial offender with a shocking history of violence, harassment, and intimidation. An exclusive investigation into his life and alleged actions raises troubling questions about the dangers women continue to face in the outdoors.
Neighbors Jeff Hashimoto and Langton Ernest-Beck dreamed up a crazy summertime challenge: climb Washington’s 100 highest mountains, and link the peaks by bike
These stunning photographs inspire us to seize every moment outside
As people get called back to the office in cities, now might be a good time to chase the mountain-living dream, especially in these lesser-known areas
Suggested regulations would require land managers to review and approve all fixed anchors on wilderness routes. Climbing digital editor Steven Potter explains why the policies miss the mark.
Is that $39 roundtrip ticket to Denver worth it? Our travel expert weighs in—and uncovers the best deals and destinations to travel to.
The stunt was little more than empty showmanship
Meet nine cats that hike, camp, kayak, ski, and even rock climb—and love exploring the wild outdoors as much as their humans
With charging stations increasing and battery life improving all the time, the Great American Road Trip is more EV-friendly than ever. These are the most beautiful trips.
Although the authorities would not confirm the exact location of the planned attack, it likely would have occurred in Smith Rock during this weekend’s Craggin’ Classic.
Paradox Sports introduces hundreds of people with disabilities to climbing each year
The 28-year-old climber shaved over an hour from Honnold’s solo record
This little burg hits the sweet spot where high adventure meets a low cost of living
Vertical World and Perfect Descent manufacture settle with climber who sustained a 30-foot fall
The climber is in critical condition following gear-ripping fall on pitch four of The Great White Wall
Climbers reported on the new crack that broke open near Royal Arches—but not before they climbed it
At the site of a four-semi accident, a mystery man prevented us and others from joining the pileup. In looking for him, I accidentally found the crash victim.
The official explanation for the fee increase is rather macabre