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 Guidebook Author: Pete O’Donovan
Creator of six climbing guidebooks delves into the labor of love, climbing ethics, and the future of print.
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 Mountain Guide: Lise Billon
What it takes to become a professional mountain guide.
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.
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.
The Route Setter: Jacky Godoffe
The art of setting, straight from the master.
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.
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.
Trust the Process
Tenaya athlete Alizée Dufraisse on the mental game of projecting difficult climbs.
Through the process you learn powerful life lessons: try harder, be positive, believe in yourself, never give up.