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This is What an Almost-Deck Looks Like

16:09 Paulin, Ari

In this Weekend Whipper, a Joshua Tree climber rips a brass nut and survives a close call with the ground.

Amid ICE Raids, Minneapolis Climbers Abandon Their Climbing Goals to Protect Each Other

Yesterday 22:32 Paulin, Ari

“Everything’s off until this occupation is over,” said one alpinist, who skipped a Canadian Rockies trip to document ICE arrests in his city.

Exclusive: Connor Herson Frees ‘Drifter’s Escape,’ World’s First 5.15 Trad Climb

Yesterday 17:01 Paulin, Ari

Herson redpointed 'Drifter’s Escape' after 20-odd sessions—the most time he’s ever spent on a trad route.

9 President’s Day Deals on Editor-Tested Arc’teryx, La Sportiva, and More

11 Feb 2026 21:48 Paulin, Ari

Gear up for spring sending with discounts on shoes, a rope, quickdraws, and more

An Honest Retelling of One of the Year’s Best Climbs

11 Feb 2026 20:48 Paulin, Ari

Almost everything went right on this beautiful mountain in Nepal. But the author describes 23 times when "the risk ticked up."

ACC Gazette Section Stories: Calgary

11 Feb 2026 18:40 Alpine Club of Canada

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.

How to Stream the Upcoming USA Climbing Nationals: Where to Watch Every Event

10 Feb 2026 10:00 Paulin, Ari

Your guide to watching the YETI Climbing Championships, Para Climbing Finals, and the USA National Team Trials this season

One of the “Worst Crags in the U.S.” Faces Destruction. Here’s Why That Matters.

06 Feb 2026 15:17 Paulin, Ari

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.

Meet Team USA's First-Ever Ski Mountaineering Athletes at Milan-Cortina 2026

06 Feb 2026 15:11 Adventuresportsnetwork.com

Anna Gibson and Cameron Smith will be household names during the 2026 Games.

Why You Should Obsess Over Your Ape Index (And 10 Other Super-Duper Important Measurements)

06 Feb 2026 11:00 Paulin, Ari

Most climbers know their ape index, but do you know how to calculate your sloth index? And what about your snake index?

No Ice at Ice Fest? Try Drytooling, a Little Bit of Doom, and Dance Parties.

06 Feb 2026 10:30 Paulin, Ari

Is the ice-less fest the new ice fest?

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Young Utah Climber Is Remembered for His Calm Presence, Intelligence, and Care for Others

05 Feb 2026 05:49 Paulin, Ari

A Climber We Lost: Robert Carroll passed away on May 8, 2025.

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How Sean Bailey Sent America’s First 5.15d—And Why He Kept Quiet

03 Feb 2026 20:18 Paulin, Ari

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.

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