Corey Buhay is a Boulder-based freelance writer. After a brief stint researching salamanders in the temperate rainforest of North Carolina, she moved west in search of dry rock. Now that she’s found it, she is able to devote more energy to searching for Waffle House. REI member since 2014.
The renowned alpinist, ice climber, and resident badass dishes her best advice for climbing efficiently on steep ice.
At the 20th annual Bozeman Ice Festival, ...
Though immensely popular abroad, competition ice climbing remains a fledgling sport in the United States
In 2014, the U.S. held its first Ice Climbing World ...
Lace up your shoes, hit the trails, and grit your teeth to victory.
Looking for a sufferfest? How about 10? Behold the toughest races in the country—and tips f...
Tommy Caldwell, Peter Croft, Alex Honnold, Cedar Wright, and Conrad Anker weigh in on Ondra’s ascent of the Dawn Wall and the future of climbing in Yosemite Val...
The annual Thanksgiving pilgrimage to Indian Creek is fall's #1 gathering. Here's how to do it right.
There are plenty of holidays that don’t also share a...
Your race is above the clouds but your home is decidedly below them. What to do? Athletes, coaches, and scientists share their tips and debunk the myths.
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Expert Advice from NatGeo contributor Andy Mann on how to nail your next shot. Even with an iPhone.
The blinds were shut, the lights were off, and the roo...
In 52 days, 8 hours, and 25 minutes, Karel Sabbe made short work of one of the country's longest trails.
Setting a long trail speed record can take a village...
Young gun Drew Ruana talks Olympics, his definition of success, and what he plans to do now that he’s got a driver’s license–and a bolt kit.
It takes a sharp e...
It’s not every day a motley crew of climbers buys a whole mountain, but when the biggest chunk of granite on the East Coast was in danger of development, the Ca...
It’s easy for climbers and conservationists to butt heads, but the truth is, we’ve got a lot in common.
Climbing ethics frequently revolve around environment...
