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.
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.
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.