Climber Spotlight: Beth Rodden on Redpointing Tips, Training, and Nutrition
byThe subjective nature of rock climbing will never allow us to determine a definitive “best,” but among the contenders of our sport’s most accomplished…
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94-Year-Old Marcel Remy Climbs Miroir de L’Argentine
byOn August 22, 94-year-old Marcel Remy returned to climb the 450-meter northwest face of Switzerland’s legendary Miroir de l’Argentine—a summit he first gained back…
An Interview with Competition Climber, Delaney Miller on First Ever Multi-Pitch Expedition
byI recently had an opportunity to catch up with talented competition climber, Delaney Miller, who this past spring ventured on her first ever outdoor…
Climber Confessional: Know Your Anchor Points Before Building One
byClimbers often tend to embrace a Nike-like attitude of Just Do It! Every guidebook ever published admonishes users that “climbing is an inherently dangerous…
What I Learned Big Wall Climbing The Nose (in a Day) with Hans Florine
byWhen Yosemite legend @hansflorine calls you and asks you to climb The Nose El Cap the next day, you obviously pack your car and…
Babsi Zangerl and Jacopo Larcher on El Capitan’s Zodiac (5.13d)
byThis week, we’re featuring two Friday Flick Picks for your viewing pleasure. The first (above) follows Babsi Zangerl and Jacopo Larcher’s journey to free…
Sasha DiGiulian Becomes First Woman to Climb Madagascar’s Mora Mora (12 pitches, 5.14b)
bySasha DiGiulian has become the first woman to free the 700-meter Mora Mora (12 pitches, 5.14b/8c) in Madagascar and only the second person in history…
A Video Guide to Everything You Need to Know About Building Climbing Anchors
byUse this guide as a general overview. Remember, learning about rock climbing online serves as a tool, but in no way are videos or…
The Joys of Moderate Multi-Pitch … and How You Can Enjoy It, Too!
byVisualize with me for a moment. Pick any climbing video from the archive in your brain where those with a more responsible hippocampus have…
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…
How to Climb in Yosemite: Gear, Essentials, and Other Tips
byYosemite can seem like a daunting place filled with rules, rangers, and rocks, BIG ROCKS. Rock so big that you can’t take your eyes…
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…