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.
Gear Review: Black Diamond Momentum Climbing Shoe Shannon Davis|October 2, 2017 Find the perfect fit for your next climb with our Black Diamond Momentum sizing guide. Read our gear review and get ready to conquer any route.
Black Diamond to Launch Climbing Shoe Line Shannon Davis|June 19, 2017 Three models debut this coming fall—exclusive to REI When Black Diamond's climbing category manager Kolin Powick stopped by our offices i...
Ask a Badass: The World’s Strongest Boulderer Nalle Hukktaival|December 9, 2016 Learn the incredible Sisu Project Climbing with the world's strongest boulderer. Get inspired and learn how to push your limits. Read more on REI's blog.
The Dawn Wall Goes Free Shey Kiester|February 17, 2015 After spending 19 days on the wall, Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson reached the summit of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park for their historic first free ascent of the Dawn Wall (VI 5.14d) on January 14, 2015.
