Morocco is one of the most mountainous nations in Africa, with over 23,581 named summits. The country’s highest and most prominent, Toubkal (4,167 m/13,671 ft), is the entire Arab world.
The 15 best sandals to hit the trails this summer, tested and vetted.
Algeria is a country in the Maghreb, home to 9,854 named summits. Mount Tahat (2,918 m/9,573 ft), in the far south, is the highest and most prominent.
The La Sportiva Kubo is a comfortable shoe with a moderate downturn for intermediate climbers.
The 26-year-old died after a long fall while soloing Blitzen Ridge (5.4) in Rocky Mountain National Park.
Bouldering is one of rock climbing’s most simplistic (and difficult) disciplines. In this article, we’ll learn about the seven hardest boulder problems in the world.
We all know climbers wear harnesses and helmets and climbing shoes, but what about everything else? Pants. Shirts. Socks. Underwear. Hats. What should you wear rock climbing? Let’s find out!
As a new climber, you’ll eventually need to learn to set up your own top rope anchor. Anchors are crucial for safety, but building a rock-solid anchor isn’t hard, especially at a sport crag. Let’s learn how!
Multi-pitching is one of the most fulfilling styles of rock climbing. You aren’t limited by a rope length. As a multi-pitch climber can ascend walls that are many hundreds, and even thousands, of feet tall. Let’s learn more.
If you’re just diving into the world of climbing, you might be struggling with all the terminology. Three terms that are often confused are onsight, flash, and redpoint. Each refers to a different way of completing a free climb.
The humble rock climbing harness may not receive as much hype as the climbing shoe. But the best climbing harnesses are often just as crucial to success on the wall… and even more crucial for your safety!
Providing a good belay isn’t just crucial to success on a route. It can be the difference between life and death for your partner. Let’s learn how to belay!
The 22-year-old spoke with us about 'Law'—the hardest route of his career—and his desire to bolt hard new American lines.
Distrito Las Cuevas is a district in Argentina’s Mendoza Province. It’s best known as the location of Cerro Aconcagua (6,961 m/22,838 ft), the tallest peak in the world outside of Asia.
Getting up is optional. Getting down is mandatory. That’s why learning how to rappel (descend a wall via rope) is a must for all new climbers. Let’s dive in!
Stefan Jackiw has spent his whole life cultivating his passion for music. It may be why he's among the greatest violinists of our age.
Tunisia is the northernmost country in Africa. It is the eastern terminus of the Atlas Mountains, and there are 2936 named peaks in the country. Djebel Chambi (1,544 m/5,066 ft) is the highest.
Lead climbing—placing protection as you ascend the wall, instead of having an anchor pre-built above—is what rock climbing is all about. Let’s learn how to lead!
The world’s highest tattoo parlor just opened at everyone’s favorite climbing destination.
