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Angela Ha's Climbing Legacy
Sydney climber Angela Ha died at 24 after a fall at Mount Arapiles in Australia.
Ryleigh Norgrove · 1m
Dan Smith's Community Remembered
St. George's climbing community honors Dan Smith, who died by suicide at 24 after a traumatic brain injury.
Ryleigh Norgrove · 1m
Free Dental Care for Sherpas on Everest
Kazakh dentist opens first Everest dental clinic for mountain workers this spring.
Maya Silver · 2m
Molly Mitchell: Why I Quit Climbing
Molly Mitchell quit climbing after two years of mental health struggles, finding strength in returning to the sport she loved.
Molly Mitchell · 2m
Jakob Schubert Makes History With World's First 5.15d Repeat
Jakob Schubert repeats DNA, becoming first to climb world's hardest 5.15d route twice.
Owen Clarke · 1m
Indigenous Names Behind Iconic Climbing Areas
Indigenous tribes named North American climbing spots long before European settlers.
The Editors · 1m
Native American Climber John Duran on Free Soloing 5.13
John Duran, a Southern Ute climber, free-soloed 5.13 and uses climbing for community in China.
John Duran · 1m
Rusty Anchor 'Barely Good Enough' for Climbers
Expert warns rusty climbing anchor is unsafe despite looking solid.
Evan Wisheropp · 1m
How Climbing Mag Tests Gear
Climbing Magazine explains its gear testing process.
The Editors · 1m
El Niño Winter Climbing Shifts
Super El Niño changes winter climbing conditions across North America and Southern Hemisphere.
Ryleigh Norgrove · 2m
Matthew Clark Saves Hang Glider Pilot
24-year-old climber free solos 50-foot cliff to rescue crashed hang glider pilot.
Sam MacIlwaine · 1m
Climber Calls Third Rescue in 2026
Climber needed third rescue in 2026 after getting stuck on White Dyke climb.
Sam MacIlwaine · 1m
Leo Cea: Youngest to Climb 9a+
13-year-old Leo Cea redpoints 9a+ route in Spain, sparking record debate.
Maya Silver · 2m
Historic Climbing Rescue on Mount Robson's Emperor Face
Two climbers rescued from Mount Robson's Emperor Face after failed nighttime attempt.
Anthony Walsh · 1m
Mammut Alpine Core Protect Rope Deal
Mammut's cut-resistant rope 40% off until Oct 7.
Maya Silver · 1m
Chattanooga Boat Climbing Home
Chattanooga offers the best boat-dwelling climbing spot in the U.S. Southeast.
Olivia Caillouet · 1m
Yosemite's Most Miserable Shiver Bivy
Three climbers trapped in a blizzard on Half Dome's South Face face freezing death before helicopter rescue.
John Middendorf · 2m
How I Was Benighted on the Rockies' Most Straightforward Route
A climber gets lost on Canada's easiest mountain route, spending the night in a dangerous corner.
Anthony Walsh · 1m
Gabe Lawson's V16 Lie
Canadian climber Gabe Lawson claimed to send Canada's hardest boulder as V16 but was a scammer.
Owen Clarke · 2m
Hardest Roped Climbs by State
See the most difficult roped climbs in each U.S. state, from 5.9 to 5.15d.
Brian Stevens · 2m
Survive Unplanned Night in Mountains
11 essentials to stay warm, safe and found when lost on a mountain climb.
Shannon Davis · 1m
Benighted: Climber Stories
Share your scariest benighted climb tale for a chance to be featured.
Maya Silver · 1m
12-Point Trad Anchor Rubric
A 12-point rubric helps climbers evaluate anchor strength with precise point values for each piece.
Jason D. Martin · 1m
Taped Webbing Fails in Moab Fall
A climber survived a 55-foot fall after using bulk webbing with taped splices.
Anna Keating · 1m
Scarpa Blackbird: Most Expensive Climbing Shoe
Scarpa Blackbird offers unmatched edging precision at $289, ideal for technical rock climbs.
Matt Samet · 1m