Driving to the world famous limestone crag of Siurana, in the heart of Catalunya, the El Pati Wall towers above the historic climbing area. In the middle of the limestone wall, the global testpiece La …
From mid-August to early September, Alex Megos had a successful trip to Norway’s Hanshelleren in Flatanger, sending Change (9b/+) and Move (9b/+). His ascents came from his willingness to adapt and to start using kneebars. It was a significant difference …
“When I first saw Iñi Ameriketan, I really liked the line,” said 18 year old Bizikia, Spain climber Ainhize Belar. “I didn’t think twice.” That moment of attraction and then decisiveness cemented Belar’s already strong resume. Belar …
At 16 years old, Tanguy Merard left his hometown of Nîmes in the south of France for the climbing hub of Briançon in the Alps. “I made this decision,” he says, “because I was training …
In March of 2023, Chris Sharma made the first ascent of Sleeping Lion at the iconic El Pati sector of Siurana—a route that is bound to be a test-piece for generations to come. While he …
Tenaya athlete Vadim Timonov has dedicated three trips to the area to explore and establish new lines. Yet his main goal, he says, was a boulder close to the entrance, which largely went ignored because of its position and difficulty. The Blackflip project.
When climbers conjure up a dream climbing trip, few probably think of Lebanon, on the eastern side of the Mediterranean, as a top destination. Yet the country is home to vast potential, along with the first 9a route in the Middle East.
This month we challenge you to climb a quarter nautical mile (463m) to raise awareness and funds to defend, conserve, and protect the ocean globally
Climbing knows no boundaries. It’s a universal language that supersedes all prejudices, politics, and differences. Wherever you travel in the world, you can always find your tribe and be welcome. This year, however, COVID has …
When climbing and photography cozy up together on a portaledge, you can expect a bundle of inspiration to be born.