We’ve tested seven pieces of gear and tech that will make your climbing recovery process easier (and more enjoyable).
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We’ve tested seven pieces of gear and tech that will make your climbing recovery process easier (and more enjoyable).
It leaves a little wanting on the steeps, but all-day comfort and all-terrain performance make the NIAD VCS a solid intermediate climbing shoe.
The 34-year-old American gave us the lowdown on his “savage” new boulder, Adrenaline (V16), his first hard FA since Return of the Sleepwalker (V17)
The Five Ten Hiangle is a high-performance, affordable rock shoe best for climbers with a narrow foot.
Why technology has a detrimental impact on the positive benefits of service adventures for teenagers. “Tech-free” is the way to be.
Ondra has now climbed the hardest grade in every climbing discipline except bouldering (he has yet to do a V17).
A fictional piece parodying my experiences as a budding teenage climber in the South. This was my first work published in print. It originally appeared in Rock and Ice in 2017.
Pin Valley is the only national park in Lahaul & Spiti, India. Primarily a high-elevation desert, it contains only eight named summits. Shigri Parbat (6,550 m / 21,490 ft) is the highest and Dibibokri Parvat (6,507 m / 21,348 ft) the most prominent.
Feeling like you’ve plateaued in climbing? These workouts will help you target weak points and bust out your next project.
Pinches are hard, but dedicated pinch block training will dramatically improve your performance. Let’s learn more.
Papua New Guinea is an island nation in Oceania comprising the eastern half of the island of New Guinea and an array of offshore islands. There are 978 named peaks in the country.
Khirganga National Park (275 sq. mi) is national park in the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Of the park’s 29 peaks, Parvati Parbat is the highest and most prominent (6,632 m / 21,759 ft).
Not every hard project has to be tackled from a tent or campervan. These destinations mix remote climbing with luxury.
Sometimes, two wheels are better than two feet. You're missing out if you’ve never considered exploring the mountains by motorcycle. This guide has everything you need to know.
Climbing might seem daunting, but it’s not as hard as you may think. In fact, it’s a very easy sport for beginners to enjoy. Let’s learn why!
There are 399 named mountains in Maui County; the highest and the most prominent is Red Hill (10,023 ft / 3,055 m) on Maui, the apex of the massive shield volcano Haleakalā which formed over 75% of the island.
Danny Gerhart, 24, passed away on August 5 after his rope cut during a fall at Seneca Rocks.
Spencer Dawes, 25, died on September 17 while rappelling the Methow Inspiration Route (5.9) on Goat Wall in Okanogan, Washington.
Andrew Munds, 29, died on September 2 at Officer’s Gulch in Frisco while rope soloing.
