I Climb Because …
This past weekend at the Outdoor Retailer in Salt Lake City, we were on a hunt to find out why climbers climb. On this mission,…
Climbing Gear of the Past
Ever wonder what climbers used before dynamic ropes, bomber cams, gri-gris, and state-of-the-art crash pads existed? Here’s a short look at how a few…
Is Dirtbagging Really Dead?
Cedar Wright recently wrote the article, The Wright Stuff: Dirtbagging Is Dead, arguing that Climbing has a dying breed in its ranks, a breed…
Climbing Under the Stars
Have you bouldered under the moon? Big wall climbed through the night? There’s nothing as magical as pulling a crimp under the light of…
7 Crags that Beat the Summer Heat
Desperate to climb outside but the heat is keeping you on the ground? Escape to these seven top climbing destinations that deliver perfect temps…
A Hidden Yosemite Climbing Gem: The Matthes Crest Traverse
I know, I know. A traverse isn’t the sexiest word when it comes to climbing. But trust me on this one, the journey across the…
Meet the Maker: Kendal Jackson, KJ Bags
Nestled in the flatlands of western Florida, you may find the unlikely maker of some of the finest rock climbing chalk bags: Kendal Jackson….
Campfire: Turn on the “Try Hard”
A little girl came up to me once, and asked if climbing was hard. I replied, “it depends.” I think eventually, we discover that…