Finding Tom Ballard: Retracing the Steps of an Icon’s Son
The British Alpinist's abridged career was in many ways defined by his attempts to differentiate himself from his iconic mother's achievements. In the end, the resemblances are eerie.
The British Alpinist's abridged career was in many ways defined by his attempts to differentiate himself from his iconic mother's achievements. In the end, the resemblances are eerie.
To alleviate 30-ish days of extreme ski traffic each year, the Utah Department of Transportation is deciding between two $500 million infrastructure projects, both of which would destroy priceless Utah boulders.
Many climbing gyms face uncertain futures after being closed by Covid, then reopened at less than capacity. They need our help. Here's how you can make a difference.
Few climbers were as prolific in and out of the mountains as Roberts and he leaves behind a masterclass body of work.
“You walk without a sense of purpose,” a Berkeley bar manager once told James “Peaches” Lucas before firing him. A dedicated climber who spent 15 years living out of caves, tents, and then a Saturn station wagon to pursue the sport...
Endurance can’t be built quickly, yet at some point most of us find ourselves in a jam, with a trip booked and only a few weeks to prepare. What are the best, quick strategies for making the grade?
Whether you’re an all-arounder looking to get specific about big walls, an avid boulderer looking for more of the same, a beginner looking to invest in your first gear, or an expedition climber looking to upgrade your solar setup...
Bayes Wilder begins the climb with intricate sequencing and a comical whimper or two, protesting, "Ow, that hurts," upon reaching a knobby little prow hold.
A Great First Harness At $59, the Corax LT is Petzl’s least expensive harness. So, are you getting a cheap harness for a cheap price? No, you’re not. You’re getting a simple, comfortable multi-use harness.
Climbing takes power, endurance and technique. Here's a simple step-by-step program that's concise, easy to follow and will have you climbing your best practically today.
Climbing is a skill sport and simply working on your technique can improve your ability more than any fingerboard workout. Here's how to style your way to the next grade.
Every climber wants stronger fingers, but few really know how to power up our key connectors. Here are tips for getting fingers of steel.
Tired of failing on single moves because you lack the power to do them? Then this power program is for you.
On August 19, the Canadian climber Will Stanhope established Heavy Fuel, an airy, 5.13+ R two-pitch addition to Squamish’s Stawamus Chief. “[It’s an] overhanging fridge feature,” Stanhope told me over the phone.
An aesthetic film about Aidan Roberts putting up new hard lines in the Lake District—and repeating some classics.