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.
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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.
Style is a State of Mind
Alizée Dufraisse attacks her climbing weaknesses and comes away with a surprising ascent.
When you face your anti-style, or any type of climbing for that matter, success should not be measured in sends, but in becoming a better climber.
Bibliographie – The Alex Megos Interview
Alex Megos speaks about his longest project to date, how he stayed motivated, and what he learned from the experience.
With this project there was times where the goal seemed absolutely irrelevant and the process was all that mattered.
Chris Sharma: Return to Balance
The king of deep-water soloing finds new lines to fuel his soul in Mont-Rebei, Spain.
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.
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.
Vadim Timonov in Switzerland
Bagging one 8C/V15 would be a proud feat for anyone, but four in a month? That’s just nuts.
This was the longest journey of my life. From my house in Saint Petersburg, Russia, I drove 2,500 km (1,500 miles) to Ticino, Switzerland…