The Legacy of La Rambla

Ramon Julian and the Iconic Line

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 …

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Change and Move

Alex Megos’ New Approach to Climbing At Flatanger

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 …

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Setting the Standard

Ainhize Belar’s Groundbreaking Ascents

“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 …

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Young, male rock climber high up on a cliff band in France.

Redpointing Biographie

Tanguy Merard’s Journey of Ambition, Perseverance, and Personal Growth

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 …

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Chris Sharma climbing Sleeping Lion at the El Pati sector of Siurana.

The Lion’s Den

Chris Sharma and Alex Megos on Climbing Sleeping Lion

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 …

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Baatara Gorge, Lebanon.

Repeating Avaatara

17-year-old French climber Victor Guillermin recounts his ascent of the legendary David Lama route in Lebanon’s Baatara Gorge.

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.

Alex Megos

Q&A: Alex Megos on the World’s First 9a Onsight

Ten years after making the world’s first 9a onsight, Alex Megos reflects on the event that changed his life and shaped his climbing career

Ten years after making the world’s first 9a onsight, Alex Megos reflects on the event that changed his life and shaped his climbing career.

Tom Bolger rock climbing in Margalef

Tom Bolger: The Art of Projecting – Goals

Tenaya athlete Tom Bolger explains his 10-step goal-setting system to help you crush your climbing project!

Tenaya athlete Tom Bolger explains his 10-step goal-setting system to help you crush your climbing project!

Svana Bjarnason Fish Eye 8c Oliana

An Eye on the Fish | Svana Bjarnason

Despite injury after injury, Svana Bjarnason manages to persevere and send her multi-year project Fish Eye (8c/5.14b) at Oliana, Spain.

I doubted myself a hundred times these past years—my goals, my life choices, my decisions. But deep down I never stopped believing in Fish Eye.

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.