Exclusive: Connor Herson Frees ‘Drifter’s Escape,’ World’s First 5.15 Trad Climb
Herson redpointed 'Drifter’s Escape' after 20-odd sessions—the most time he’s ever spent on a trad route.
Herson redpointed 'Drifter’s Escape' after 20-odd sessions—the most time he’s ever spent on a trad route.
Gear up for spring sending with discounts on shoes, a rope, quickdraws, and more
Almost everything went right on this beautiful mountain in Nepal. But the author describes 23 times when "the risk ticked up."
In early 2024, Simon Trudel and I developed what we call the Peaks and Ridges Ski Mountaineering (PRiSM) series of outings. Our goal? To take ski mountaineering with the section to some great heights.
Your guide to watching the YETI Climbing Championships, Para Climbing Finals, and the USA National Team Trials this season
The debate now isn’t whether the rock is good. It’s whether Anchorage, Alaska, can afford to lose one of the few places where climbing fits into everyday life.
Most climbers know their ape index, but do you know how to calculate your sloth index? And what about your snake index?
Is the ice-less fest the new ice fest?
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A Climber We Lost: Robert Carroll passed away on May 8, 2025.
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Last March, the 29-year-old made the first ascent of 'Duality of Man' in Arizona. Nearly a year later, he’s finally ready to talk about it.
Thomas Hostetler, 30, fell from a variation of the Devil’s Kitchen Headwall on January 25.
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