Train by Doing — Madaleine Sorkin’s Training Approach
byI don’t know what the hell you mean by training, Says Madaleine Sorkin, a professional climber who prefers to put her hours in on…
Friday Flick Pick
Rooftown — Matt Gentile on the Hidden Highballs of Flagstaff, AZ
byThis week’s Friday Flick Pick dives into the hidden river canyon caves and highball limestone roofs discovered in the badlands of Flagstaff, Arizona by…
Above the Fray — Beth Rodden on Climbing, Vulnerability, and Motherhood
byIn this week’s Friday Flick Pick, we feature a profile on prolific veteran climber, Beth Rodden, where she shares insight into how climbing has…
Within Reach — Featuring Shelma Jun, Lynn Hill, and Cedar Wright
bySexism, feminism, diversity, and accessibility … these are among the many complex topics that have emerged within the climbing community (and the outdoor community at large)…
Alex Megos’ First Ascent of Fight Club (5.15b)
byThis week’s Friday Flick Pick features climbing phenom Alex Megos’ historic first ascent of Fight Club (5.15b)—Canada’s first 5.15, established by Sonnie Trotter in Banff…
Type II Fun — Big Wall Climbing in Yosemite
byThree days later and your hands are shot, your feet are disgusting, your shirt is even worse, and you’re carrying a bag of your…
Kevin Jorgeson & Ben Rueck Attempt First Free Ascent of Sentinel West Face
byIn June of 1960, Tom Frost and Yvon Chouinard successfully established the first ascent of the West Face of Yosemite’s Sentinal—marking the third big…
2017 AAC 24th Hueco Rock Rodeo Recap
byAs one of the most highly anticipated bouldering events of the year, 2017’s 24th annual American Alpine Club Hueco Rock Rodeo—held from February 10-12…
Joe Kinder’s Development and Ascent of Rifle’s Planet Garbage (5.14d)
byFew climbers experience the entire life cycle of a route: from scoping out a line, to bolting it, and finally fulfilling its ascent. This arduous…
This is Why — Mina Leslie-Wujastyk on Expectations, Vulnerability, and Failure
byIn this week’s Friday Flick Pick, filmmaker Dan Cheetham gives us an intimate look into the life and role of climbing for one of…
Best of 2016: Louder Than Eleven Film Reel
byFor this week’s Friday Flick Pick, we’re featuring this beautiful and inspiring reel of 2016 climbing footage created by the talented producers at Louder…
Without a Partner: On Pete Whittaker Climbing El Capitan Alone
byOn November 11-12, 2016, Pete Whittaker became the first person to rope solo and free climb every pitch of a route on El Capitan…