The America’s Project
Climbing Across America
This whole project was born from the desire to climb and do something we would remember for the rest of our lives,” Todero said of their 19 month, 60,000 mile, 15 country dream trip.
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How Vadim Timonov sent hard, high, and first try.
How Vadim Timonov sent hard, high, and first try. “Rocklands is a place of extraordinary beauty with its world-class boulders, alien landscapes, and indescribable atmosphere,” said Vadim Timonov. The bright orange sandstone boulders on the edge …
Flor de Papel
Conquering Ecuador’s Toughest Climb: Chevy Crespo’s Triumph
In 2002, when Chevy Crespo started climbing in Ecuador in his hometown gym, Chorrera de San Juan’s Castillo para Fiona (7b) was the hardest route in the country. Three years later, Chevy travelled to China for his …
The Lion’s Den
Chris Sharma and Alex Megos on Climbing Sleeping Lion
In March of 2023, Chris Sharma made the first ascent of Sleeping Lion at the iconic El Pati sector of Siurana—a route that is bound to be a test-piece for generations to come. While he …
Climb for the Ocean Project
This month we challenge you to climb a quarter nautical mile (463m) to raise awareness and funds to defend, conserve, and protect the ocean globally
This month we challenge you to climb a quarter nautical mile (463m) to raise awareness and funds to defend, conserve, and protect the ocean globally
The Climbing Coach: Dicki Korb, with Alex Megos
Alex Megos and his long-time coach Dicki Korb on Mego’s evolution as a climber and how he optimizes his training.
Alex Megos might be the first person in the world to onsight 9a (5.14d), but the 27-year-old climber came on to the scene gradually. From his early days of climbing with socks in rock shoes, …
The App Developer: Cody Roth & Vertical-Life
As COVID keeps the climbing community apart, digital services step in to fill the void.
Climbing knows no boundaries. It’s a universal language that supersedes all prejudices, politics, and differences. Wherever you travel in the world, you can always find your tribe and be welcome. This year, however, COVID has …
The Filmmaker: Ken Etzel
Peek behind the scenes—ahem, send—and learn what it takes to be a climbing photographer and filmmaker.
When climbing and photography cozy up together on a portaledge, you can expect a bundle of inspiration to be born.
The Rocktrotter: Klemen Bečan
How the dedicated Slovenian climber makes the vagabond lifestyle work and the lessons he’s learned from the road.
After three decades of climbing and living on the road, the 38-year-old says he wouldn’t change a thing—except maybe for a slightly bigger van.
The Advocate: Chris Winter and the Access Fund
The executive director of the Access Fund on responsible climbing, conservation, and how we, as individuals, can be better stewards to our crags.
COVID-19 is crushing our climbing areas. With gyms closed or operating at limited capacities, many new climbers are venturing outside for the first time—which is amazing to see—but the record numbers are taking a toll …