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, …
When climbing and photography cozy up together on a portaledge, you can expect a bundle of inspiration to be born.
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 …
As climbers, we tend to be stubborn and embrace suffering. But nothing will stop your forward momentum quite like a climbing injury.
Jimmy Webb tends to keep a low profile, but the humble warrior has sent more V16s [8C+] than almost any other American.
Nutrition and training fit together like cams and finicky cracks—if you don’t get the placement just right, you’re going to go for a ride.
Climbing at your limit requires much more than pure strength, or power, or even technique. It takes a process.
Jens Larssen, founder and editor-in-chief of 8a.nu, on climbing news, record keeping, and the digitalization of climbing media.
A visionary climber, Chris Sharma has cleaned, bolted, and sent more new routes than anyone can count.
The beauty of deep water soloing is that it’s such a free form of climbing. You’re out there exploring, and feel like a kid again, climbing up a tree. It’s very playful, spontaneous, and creative.