Pete O’Donovan, author of six climbing guidebooks, delves into why he takes on such a labor of love, climbing ethics, and the future of print.
The Alps are in Lise Billon’s blood. It was only fitting, then, that she would follow in her father’s footsteps to become a mountain guide herself.
A visionary climber, Chris Sharma has cleaned, bolted, and sent more new routes than anyone can count.
Route setting is not about perfection, but a research of emotion. We always have to remember why we are setting. I don’t set just to put holds on the wall. I set to tell a story.
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.
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.
Through the process you learn powerful life lessons: try harder, be positive, believe in yourself, never give up.