archives: Climbing

Behind the Scenes of Big UP’s New Indoor Climbing Film

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On the set of Big UP Productions' new project, an indoor climbing film featuring Paul Robinson, Sasha DiGiulian, Vasya Vorotnikov, and Ashima Shiraish  More »

Pro Climbers Psyched for Sport Climbing to Join Olympics

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The International Olympic Committee has granted full recognition to sport climbing, making it eligible for inclusion in the 2020 Summer Games. Pro cli  More »

5 Mega-Hard Sport Climbs From Around the World

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Ranging from classic challenges to recent first ascents, these five sport routes are some of the hardest ever completed.  More »

17-Year-Old Breaks Record and Climbs All Seven Summits

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Johnny Collinson had a mountain-sized goal.  More »

Summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro in 2010 [Community Voice]


"You don't give much air to those who try to understand you. You feel the lungs of water."  More »

Climbing an Artificial Waterfall at Teton Ice Park


With the opening of its new ice climbing park, Wyoming's Grand Targhee has become the only ski resort where the trip up the mountain is as exciting as  More »

Reaching the Summit of Mt. Everest [Video]

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The final ascent to the roof of the world, caught on video.  More »

How to Practice Sustainable Rock Climbing

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China has set the standard for sustainable rock climbing with the second annual Yangshuo Climbing Festival.   More »

Is Free Soloing Ever Worth the Risk?

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Max Zolotukhin got something many free solo climbers don't get: a second chance.  More »

5 Tips to Become a Better Rock Climber

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Five easy tips to help you move up in the scene.  More »

Panoramic Photo Essay: Scaling and Land-Sailing in San Juan

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Some terrain is just made on too grand of a scale to be boxed into a snapshot.  More »

How to Deal With Altitude Sickness

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Three-quarters of travelers who visit high-altitude locales will experience altitude sickness. Knowing how to treat it is a must.  More »

First Ascent Attempt of a Massive Big Wall in Borneo

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Borneo's infamous fin of rock known as Meru is twice as long as anything on El Capitan and just as steep. For 20 years it has denied notable climbers   More »

Search for Missing Colorado Climbers Shows Strength of a Community

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"Some say that the loss of a child is the worst thing that can happen to parents. But Wade’s death was not the worst thing that could happen. The wo  More »

How to Get Started Bouldering

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Bouldering is one of the freest sports, one that allows you to interact with your local environment in a totally unique way. Here's how to get starte  More »

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