Yosemite Wilderness and Half Dome Permits Guide Ryan Wichelns|August 22, 2024 Whether you’re backpacking, day hiking or climbing Half Dome, learn how to snag the right Yosemite National Park permits.
El Capitan in 40 Billion Pixels Hayden Carpenter|September 24, 2019 How one of the world’s largest photos is changing the way we climb Yosemite’s iconic big wall.
Dierdre Wolownick On Being The Oldest Woman To Climb El Capitan—And Also Alex Honnold’s Mom Hilary Oliver|May 3, 2019 In her new book, Wolownick shares her story of adventure and resilience—both on and off the rock.
Visitor Dies After Injury in Yosemite National Park Amid Government Shutdown Michelle Flandreau|January 4, 2019 A visitor to California’s Yosemite National Park has died after a reported head injury sustained on Christmas Day, the National Park Service confirmed.
Despite Investigation, Questions Remain Following June Deaths of Two Elite Climbers on El Capitan Julie Ellison|September 25, 2018 In late August, Yosemite rangers released details about the accident that claimed the lives of Jason Wells and Tim Klein.
Is this Van-Dwelling Yosemite-Fiend Climbing’s Next Great Photographer? Leslie Hittmeier|April 13, 2018 Montanan Drew Smith recently landed one of climbing's most-coveted positions. This is his story.
A Backcountry Ranger Shares Her Passion for Wilderness Charlotte Austin|December 20, 2017 Through our Keepers of the Outdoors series, we'll introduce you to people who protect and care for our wild places. “I’m fascinated b...
Climbing’s Very Big Weekend: From a Yosemite Speed Record to a First Female 5.15b Chris Van Leuven|October 24, 2017 In a year already deemed one of climbing's biggest, 2017 keeps on pushing the limits The Nose Sees a New Speed Record Two hours, 19 minut...
The Surprising Frequency of Rockfall in Yosemite National Park Chris Van Leuven|October 4, 2017 Discover the dangers of El Capitan rock fall climbing in Yosemite National Park. Learn how to stay safe and avoid accidents.
Op-Ed: The Thing About Climbing Media and First Female Ascents Emily Downing|August 4, 2017 And the importance of women climbing together Last fall, Quinn Brett and Josie McKee set five potential speed records in Yosemite during wh...
On Being a Ranger During Yosemite’s Wild Stonemaster Era Zoë Rom|July 26, 2017 Discover the untold stories of Yosemite's wild Stonemaster era from a former ranger's perspective. Learn about the legendary Dope Lake and its impact on climbing culture.
7 Reasons Why 2017 Is Already the Biggest Year in Climbing History Julie Ellison|July 14, 2017 And it’s only halfway over If you’re like me, July’s arrival is a natural time to drink a half-rack of PBR (gotta stay hydrated!) while l...
