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A climber dealing with severe mental health issues finds solace in a rescue dogwho has terrible manners at the crag
After watching Free Solo, the social worker knew he wanted to try climbing. Only his own doubts stood in his way.
DiGiulian just wrote her memoir while running her own business, making movies, and chasing tough climbs. Here's how she balances it all.
Visits to one popular Colorado fourteener have declined by more than half since 2020
The 26-year-old woman fell nearly 500 feet from Blitzen Ridge
The complete guide for your most important piece of climbing equipment
The story of the deadly avalanche in October 2022 on Indias Draupadi Ka Danda II
After his brother was paralyzed from the waist down, the climber was determined to make big adventures accessible for everyone
There are two types of mountain athletes in the world
When veteran climber Mark Jenkins came up with a plan to witness a solar spectacle from the summit of a 20,000-foot peak, he had little idea what he was getting himself into
Austin Howell soloed harder and more often than almost anyone else in the country, documenting his exploits on Instagram and a podcast. But behind the scenes his mental health was faltering.
The dog trainer developed disordered-eating habits in college. Sitting under the stars brought her back into her body.
Ive lived in the state for 35 years. It pains me to be disloyal to my own little hamlet, but I am compelled to say it: another town in the Rockies takes the cake.
The transgender athlete found his strength in an unlikely place: on the reality competition show The Climb
Our favorite hard hats of the year are so light and comfortable, theres no excuse to climb without one
We asked 10 testers to try 16 climbing shoes. These came out on top.
We reviewed 386 pieces of gear. But these ones stood above.
Grippy, durable climbing footwear that will get you to the wall (and back) in comfort and style
Six testers tried 22 climbing accessories. These ones came out on top.
The American, who attained legend status for his 1963 ascent of the West Ridge, died at age 93
Cohen Schaumann is recuperating in a hospital after suffering a brutal fall on April 21
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Visiting the indoor crag during peak hours helped me cultivate a community
How have these indoor spaces have become hubs for the outdoor community?
Dad and I had always planned to climb Africas tallest peak together, but cancer took away our chance. I knew he wouldnt want it to take mine, too.
After finding himself in the middle of a disaster on Mount Everest, the mountaineer wanted to be the strongest version of himself
When a BASE jumper slammed into a red-rock tower and his parachute snagged on a ledge, there was only one way to save his life: go up and get him.
After close calls in combat zones and on mountaineering expeditions, the journalist is taking a very different kind of journey
When it comes to advocating for adaptive athletes, the climber and National Park Service employee will never hold back
After over a year of effort, Sharma clipped the chains on Sleeping Lion, his second 5.15c. We caught up with Sharma to hear more about his process, training, and how hes managed to balance his family, career, and climbing goals.
During a climbing trip in Greece, the adaptive athlete saw the possibility for shared experiences that can truly change our way of thinking
Friends pay tribute to an icon of the Yosemite climbing scene
When the mountain guide was caught in an avalanche, he was sure it was the end. But deep inside himself he discovered the will to live.
The alpine guides new memoir gives readers an honest take on the highs and lows of parenting as a full-time climber
These meals are a worthy option for overnight climbers and campers who want to eat real, delicious food with a finite life span
Last month the company discontinued its Guide Built program, letting go of over 20 athletes in the process. Whos left? Influencers.
Basque climbers Amaia Agirre and Iker Bilbao were descending the peak when a wet slide swept them into a crevasse
On a trek through Tanzania, a climber and photographer captures the joy of connection
Writer Chris Van Leuven shares memories of Milligan, who was killed in a fall last week in Banff National Park
Indoor gyms are en vogue. One veteran climber and editor argues that the community has lost something amid the popularity.
Filmmakers have bigger budgets, smaller cameras, and new editing technology at their fingertips. Theyve also gotten better at telling nuanced stories.
When one of the worlds best crack climbers was grounded by chronic fatigue syndromea mysterious illness with disabling symptoms that can include a mix of confusion, headaches, and sensory overloadhis life became an uphill struggle just to feel human again.
Runner, 24, discusses his victorious effort on the reality show, and the hurdles hes overcome as a transgender athlete
In 1976, Nanda Devi Unsoeld, the daughter of legendary alpinist Willi Unsoeld, died while climbing the massive Indian peak for which she was named. Decades later, friends, family, and surviving expedition members offer insights into what went wrong during this controversial adventure, shedding light on an enigmatic young woman who lived without limits.
This unlikely climbing crew hasn't let age stop them from having a good time. In fact, some things are better than ever. We asked them how they do it.
After more than a decade in the spotlight, the Hollywood star has a new HBO Max project, The Climb, that lets him do what he loves most: scale gnarly cliffs alongside climbing icon Chris Sharma
Thousands of acres in Californias Sierra National Forest have been proposed as a national monument. Many argue that the protection is crucial for wildlife, the environment, and wilderness recreation. But it will face stiff opposition.
La Fuerza de la Gravedad in Spain was given an original grade of 5.14a
Celebrating everything from desert biking and alt-rock to bouldering and oyster-eating, these are some of the best outdoor festivals across the country in 2023
River Barrys quick thinking likely saved the jumpers life after he crashed into a cliffside near Moab, Utah
Nathaniel Masahi Takatsuno, 22, fell about 200 feet on El Cajon Mountain
The shredders, climbers, policy-makers, barrier breakers, and scientists who forever changed the way we view the world
The Norwegian mountaineer explains why women deserve equal support on the worlds highest mountains
Expedition leader Philip Henderson takes us inside the first all-Black mission to climb Mount Everest, and explains why the groups work didnt end when they returned to Base Camp
Biden commits to protecting 450,000 acres in Nevada known as Avi Kwa Ame, sacred to Indigenous inhabitants. The designation would preserve Native culture, rare birds, dark skies, and endless outdoor adventure for generations.
Sasha DiGiulian, Brette Harrington, and Matilda S繹derlund traveled to Spain to send one of the hardest such routes. Rayu marks 16 pitches of biting limestone and a 5.14b crux. For DiGiulian, it also signaled a return to the height of her athletic career.
In October, Rekabi made headlines by competing without a hijab. Now, outlet IranWire reports that a new video shows the crushed ruins of her home.
Coloradan Bayes Wilder had a massive day of climbing in Spain
Watch to learn more about Alexs story, the Rainbow Wall non-alcoholic beer, and LGBTQI+ advocacy
A storm rolled into Riverside County on October 22, stranding the duo high on a famed rock climbing route
From Red Rock to Acadia, and Asheville to Maui, these climbing destination are unforgettable stocking stuffers
I thought Id found my calling guiding clients in mountains around the world. I sought out the highs of an adventurous life, but I wasnt at all prepared for the dark side.
Dave Graham started getting messages from the crystals he was hunting. What did it mean?
When you gotta go, you gotta go. These make it easier no matter where you are.
The Norwegian mountaineer was unable to obtain an entry permit from China to climb Cho Oyu and Shishapangma, putting her two peaks shy of the record
It took Honnold 32 hours to complete the HURT, which covered 35 miles and 24,000 feet of vertical gain, and crossed 23 summits and 14 classic rock routes in the Nevada canyon
Ten years ago, Findlay took a fall that nearly killed her. Now shes back on the notoriously difficult English trad route for round two.
It all started with a marine store in Washington and a company called Showa
Concerns are mounting for the Iranian climber, who competed in this past weekends Asian Continental Championships without a hijab amid high-profile protests in her home country
窪蹋勛圖厙rs Andrea Sansone and Andrew Hamilton trace their relationship back to a chance encounter on one of Colorados highest peaks. Now, the two are pushing each other to set speed records on the states famed fourteeners.
Pay your passion forward for the betterment of the planet
One editor defends those individuals who sleep in vehicles and dive into the occasional dumpster while pursuing their passion for the crag
A new book examines the history of free soloing, and tries to explain why climbers do it
Escobar, 31, and climber Chelsea Walsh, 33, were found at the base of Tahquitz Peak near Idyllwild, California
Since 2007, Paradox Sports has run climbing trips, community nights, and training programs for veterans and adaptive athletes
A new National Geographic series streaming on Disney+ features everyone from Conrad Anker to Justine Dupont going deep abouttheir most pivotal close calls and mistakes
Jeff Long led a world-class team to climb the uncharted west face of Makalu. The attempt failed, and he was held responsible for an illegal act by an ousted member.