"The Climbing Doctor," Jared Vagy

The Climbing Doctor: Jared Vagy

Live interview with Dr. Jared Vagy and Felipe Camargo on common climbing injuries and how to prevent them.

As climbers, we tend to be stubborn and embrace suffering. But nothing will stop your forward momentum quite like a climbing injury.

Climber Jimmy Webb bouldering in Switzerland

The Explorer: Jimmy Webb

Live interview with Jimmy Webb on bouldering development, long-term projects, and traveling the world to climb.

Jimmy Webb tends to keep a low profile, but the humble warrior has sent more V16s [8C+] than almost any other American.

Uri Maraver rock climbing

The Sensei: Uri Maraver

How the martial arts expert brings his experience and values to climbing.

Climbing coach Uri Maraver on his Judo roots, how they translate to climbing, and what it takes to be a top athlete in today’s competition landscape.

Alizée Dufraisse rock climbing at Rodellar, Spain.

The Mentor: Philippe Dufraisse and Alizée Dufraisse

Life lessons from a father-daughter climbing duo.

The fauther-daughter duo speak on mentorship, how climbing has affected their relationship, and the lessons they’ve learned together over the years.

Rock climber Drew Ruana

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.

Alex Megos climbing Bibliographie

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.

Climbing guidebook author Pete O'Donovan.

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.

French alpinist Lise Billon climbing.

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.

Rock climbers Chris Sharma and Boone Speed

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.