The Tactician: Drew Ruana
The 21-year-old climber on his next-level mega proj, the projecting process, and how to boulder at your limit.
Climbing at your limit requires much more than pure strength, or power, or even technique. It takes a process.
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The Record Keeper: Jens Larssen
The founder of 8a.nu on climbing news, record keeping, and the digitalization of climbing media.
Jens Larssen, founder and editor-in-chief of 8a.nu, on climbing news, record keeping, and the digitalization of climbing media.
The Route Developers: Chris Sharma and Boone Speed
Chris Sharma and Boone Speed chat about route development, first ascents, and futuristic lines.
A visionary climber, Chris Sharma has cleaned, bolted, and sent more new routes than anyone can count.
Seasons: Alizée Dufraisse
Motivation is ephemeral, fleeting, like the passing seasons.
Motivation is ephemeral, fleeting, like the passing seasons. “The important thing is to be here, to enjoy, to learn, knowing that you are where you want to be,” says Alizée Dufraisse. As her life and …
Behind the Send
Sharing the stories of the people who make the climbing life possible.
Climbing is often depicted as an individual pursuit—the climber versus the rock—yet, unless you’re out there naked free-soloing every day, that doesn’t tell the full story.
Winners of #TheBestSend Competition
The judges have spoken: Here are the top five drawings and stories.
Whether you’re stuck at home or in a van, in challenging times like these, it’s good to reflect on why we love the sport.