“If you do something every day and it still hurts… Are you just being a sissy?” As a military musician, this is a question saxophonist Doug O’Connor asks himself constantly.
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“If you do something every day and it still hurts… Are you just being a sissy?” As a military musician, this is a question saxophonist Doug O’Connor asks himself constantly.
The first step in hiking comfort is footwear; for those with foot pain, the best insoles for hiking are a solid solution.
Everything you need to know about top roping, including what it is, the climbing gear you need, tips and tricks, and the difference between top rope and lead climbing.
All climbers need a solid pair of climbing shoes (or two…. or fifteen). Here are the best of 2023.
No shoes, no problem. The barefoot Frenchman is back with another potential V17, 'L’Ombre du Voyageur.'
Yosemite National Park is one of the most famous and visited national parks in the United States. The park is particularly renowned for its superb rock climbing.
After four seasons of work, Sabourin has become the first person to repeat Mason Earle’s trad route 'Stranger Than Fiction' (5.14), at Bartlett Wash outside of Moab.
A stout, dependable hiking boot is your ticket to the outdoors. Let’s look at the best men’s hiking boots of 2023.
What exactly does an ATC do? What does the acronym ATC stand for? How useful is an ATC? Let’s learn about this iconic belay device.
No rope? No problem. Here are nine of the greatest free soloists of all time (and a few more that could easily have made the list).
Spain is heaven on earth for rock climbers. Warm weather, wine, and the balmy Mediterranean only a stone’s throw away? What’s not to like? Here’s an intro to the scene.
Black Diamond’s new-and-improved Circuit mixes the best of skate and climbing style, offering one of the most comfortable rides on the market.
Two IFMGA guides became the first people to summit Yansa Tsenji (6,567m) in Nepal via a technical route.
The British trad climber took down his massive 330-foot single-pitch project in early October.
With standout grip, comfort, and weatherproofing, this all-terrain powerhouse could have you kissing your boots goodbye.
Deep in a remote Turkish cave, American cave expert Mark Dickey was dying. The international caving community flew into action.
Choosing the right shoes is one of the most significant decisions you’ll make as a climber. Here’s what you need to know.
Finding the best gift for an outdoorsman isn’t always easy. Here are my favorites.
The 18-year-old college student passed away after a fall from the anchors of a sport route.
Las Vegas is one of America’s outdoor climbing meccas, but the indoor turf here is quite good as well. Let’s learn more about the best climbing gyms in Sin City!
