Thinking About Trying Your First Climbing Comp? Kris Hampton|December 28, 2018 If you're feeling competitive, here's what you need to know about how bouldering competitions work, how to do your best and how to have fun.
How Justin Salas is Leading the Adaptive Climbing Scene Julie Brown|December 20, 2018 When he was 14, Justin Salas suddenly lost his central vision. Now, he's a world champion climber and he is paving the way for adaptive climbers.
Why I Always Wear My Climbing Helmet BJ Sbarra|December 18, 2018 People used to call me "Sketchmo." But the more experience I get, the more often I find myself wearing a climbing helmet.
5 Tips For Handling Fear In Fourth-Class Terrain Hilary Oliver|December 10, 2018 Listening to your gut—and picking good partners—is key to having fun in the mountains, especially when you're expanding your comfort zone.
Dos and Don’ts for Taking A Friend Climbing For The First Time Hilary Oliver|December 6, 2018 Want to introduce a friend to climbing? Here are five ways to help make sure they have a great time—and want to come back for more.
Want To Build Climbing Skills? Quit Maxing Out Every Training Session Hilary Oliver|November 29, 2018 Sure, it feels good to know you tried your hardest—but you could actually be holding yourself back.
Lhakpa Sherpa Stands on Top of the World Anna Callaghan|November 1, 2018 The accomplished mountaineer shares what it was like to summit Everest for the ninth time and how she sustains herself—working full-time at a Whole Foods in West Hartford Connecticut, caring for her three kids and launching a guiding business—in between climbs.
5 Adventure Films to Make Your Palms Sweat this Halloween Aer Parris|October 31, 2018 Scare yourself silly this Halloween with five adventure films that will terrify you. From Free Solo to Everest, each film is bound to freak you out!
What’s Up With Speed Climbing? Hilary Oliver|October 31, 2018 The Reel Rock film crew discovers the international appeal of speed climbing—one of the three disciplines climbers will compete in during the 2020 games in Tokyo.
REI Presents: Climbing Out REI Staff|October 25, 2018 Going from rock bottom to the mountaintop, follow Sarah's journey from the streets to the top of one of the most challenging mountains to climb.
The Rescuer In Need of Saving Megan Michelson|October 25, 2018 What happens when a highly trained search and rescue volunteer from the Tetons sees one too many accidents in the field? It sends him into an emotional spiral he says he could barely climb out of.
A Classic North Carolina Winter Climbing Destination Is Open Again Graham Averill|October 18, 2018 Sauratown Mountain has a new approach trail and freshly negotiated access for climbers.
