‘The Adventure Side of Climbing’: Brette Harrington’s Alpine Vision Hilary Oliver|March 5, 2019 Brette Harrington deals with the loss of her life partner to a climbing accident, and continues to find inspiration pioneering big mountain climbing routes.
Why ‘Free Solo’ Transcended The Climbing Genre Hilary Oliver|February 24, 2019 Very few rock climbing films have ever been considered for an Academy Award. But a few special ingredients combined to make 'Free Solo' stand apart.
Irene Yee On Busting Myths Of Climbing Photography Hilary Oliver|February 22, 2019 Irene Yee makes a point of shooting photos of women having a blast and trying their hardest—instead of necessarily climbing the most difficult routes.
Making Art as a Couple With Jimmy Chin and Chai Vasarhelyi Shelby Stanger|February 11, 2019 Jimmy Chin and Chai Vasarhelyi directed "Free Solo," an Academy Award winning documentary about Alex Honnold free soloing El Capitan. Learn what it takes to create a wildly successful documentary as a couple.
Why I Don’t Wear My Climbing Shoes too Tight Aer Parris|February 8, 2019 The best climbing shoes are the ones that actually fit your feet and the style of climbing that you want to be doing—whether bouldering, sport or trad.
How to Help Reduce Your Environmental Impact as a Climber Hilary Oliver|February 7, 2019 These 13 tips will help you lower your environmental impact, whether you're climbing, shopping for gear or getting to and from the crag.
How Not To Be *That* Person at the Crag BJ Sbarra|February 6, 2019 In this guide to sport climbing etiquette, discover 16 tips for how to be polite and safe at a crag—so you'll never be *that* newbie.
REI Presents: I Am Here Yesenia Castro|January 31, 2019 REI Presents: I Am Here. A story about Yesenia and her journey in discoverying the outdoors and feeling welcome in it. Watch now.
The Trust for Public Land: Crisis in our National Parks Diane Regas|January 22, 2019 Diane Regas, president and CEO of The Trust for Public Land, weighs in on the government shutdown's impact on national parks.
How You Can Try Ice Climbing This Season Charlotte Austin|January 14, 2019 Here's how to try ice climbing for the first time—and some tips for gear and technique that will make it easier and more fun.
American Alpine Club: Small Businesses that Rely on Access to National Parks and Public Lands are Hurting Phil Powers and Mark Butler|January 11, 2019 The American Alpine Club explains how the partial government shutdown is impacting tourism-based economies and small businesses.
Climber Craig DeMartino on falling, losing a leg—and coming out better for it Hilary Oliver|January 11, 2019 The film “Craig’s Reaction,” explores climber Craig DeMartino’s comeback story from amputating his leg to becoming an adaptive national champion. Here, he shares his take on how our decisions—not our circumstances—define us as people.
