Rick Allen, 67, Pushed On and On—Until Taken on K2
He will always be known for the Mazeno Ridge on Nanga Parbat—an 18-day ordeal—yet also as kind and gentle.
He will always be known for the Mazeno Ridge on Nanga Parbat—an 18-day ordeal—yet also as kind and gentle.
A0—quick and dirty aiding, generally without etriers—is not glamorous, but it’s a handy skill to have in your repertoire, especially for moving fast. Whether it’s the Nose in one day or three, A0 gets the job done.
31 July – 1 August ’21 Attendees: Andy M (organiser), Mark C, Trish C, Nicola M, Simon B, Mark F, Marion F, Mike B, Gabby B, Maggie R, The route started in Tisbury just past Salisbury and finished in Axminster … Continue reading →
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Although “belayer’s neck” is not an official orthopedic diagnosis, it is an official pain in the ass—er, neck—for most climbers. We focus so much on avoiding injury while climbing that we ignore the possibility of chronic injury from belaying.
Watching underdogs win surprise gold medals is one of the best parts of the Olympics. Here are some of the most unexpected wins in the history of the games — including two that changed running forever.
Every Sunday we publish the most unbelievable stories of climbing stupidity submitted by our readers. See something insanely unsafe? Email draleigh@outsideinc.com and your story could be featured online.
Team USA, Kyra Condie, Nathaniel Coleman, Brooke Raboutou and Colin Duffy go on the world stage with their fellow Olympians.
If you squint hard enough, climbing can feel spiritual, but it's an illusion when you come face to face with reality.
A rope protector can come in handy in a variety of situations. Perhaps you are slinging a sharp boulder for a top-rope anchor, and you don’t want to worry about slicing the webbing. Perhaps you have kids who like swinging on a rope more than climbing on it...
US Olympian Nathaniel Coleman understands the importance of rest. Rest from training, rest from working, and rest from competition. But not competing doesn’t mean lethargic days on the couch. After qualifying for the Olympics...
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In August, competition climbing will take the world stage. For the first time ever, the sport will be an Olympic event, as part of the Tokyo Games. Assuming you’ve gotten caught up on the details of...
Barbara “Babsi” Zangerl is back with another episode in Black Diamond’s “Committed” series. This time, she tackles the granite splitter Greenspit (5.14a) for its first female ascent. Greenspit is a route of contentious history.
Whether you’re planning your next national park vacation or just wanting to discover new climbing or backcountry skiing trails, a really important thing to know is that vast areas of the country have zero cell phone reception.