Vest shares her tips for getting started in sewing and what she builds into her own creations
Thanks to the EXPLORE Act, most outdoor photographers and videographers will no longer need permits to shoot in national parks
An executive order triggers the finish-line fight for this historic Phoenix climbing area
As wildfires increasingly affect crags around the world, we explore how best to approach the burnt stone
Lead and bouldering split, as competitive climbers breathe a collective sigh of relief
Brooke Raboutou just became the first woman to ascend a route rated 5.15c. For those unfamiliar with ratings and route names, our climbing writer offers an explainer.
“Route is much easier if you hire a mule”
El Cap’s flag, the park’s fired lone locksmith, and the safety of Yosemite climbing this season
It’s been a busy start to 2025 for search and rescue crews in the popular Nevada park. They recently saved another fallen climber.
Conrad Anker, Jon Krakauer, Melissa Arnot Reid, and other prominent climbers and guides share their thoughts on the president’s decision to rename North America’s highest mountain
These tips from longtime dynamic duos will take your climbing partnership to the next level
Diesel fumes be damned, the Pricecicle exceeds expectations
After a lot of thinking, we've finally identified 10 reasons why dating climbers isn't the worst idea ever
Connor Herson, 21, took a break from classes this fall to free climb this iconic route alongside Tommy Caldwell
Five questions with the ‘Free Solo’ star about his latest climbing project in Yosemite National Park
At Boyce Bouldering Park, you don’t need a pricey membership or an exhaustive gear list to send—all it takes is grit and a pair of sneakers
The deals we can’t resist this year for rock, ice, and gym climbing
“It goes, boys!” Zangerl, 36, blasted up the 3,300-foot Free Rider on her first attempt, without a single fall.
The famed climbing duo biked, sailed, and then bushwhacked their way from Colorado to Alaska before embarking on an epic ascent of the Diablo Traverse
Jason Crist was charged with 29 counts including nine felonies
Remember the names Tanner Wanish and Mike Vaill. The two just went faster than Brad Gobright, Jim Reynolds, and other climbing greats on the Yosemite Triple Crown: El Capitan, Half Dome, and Mount Watkins.
Five questions with the iconic Yosemite climber about her 2024 memoir, ‘A Light Through the Cracks’
A pair of Washington climbers, inspired by the warming climate and an enormous challenge, reached a peak normally accessed by a helicopter on the saddles of their bikes
This 83-foot-tall wall—perhaps the world’s tallest home “woodie”—climbs through a retractable ceiling panel and boasts fantastic views of one of New York City’s poshest neighborhoods
Gardner, 32, was attempting a new route on Jannu East’s immense North Face when he died in a fall
Mountaineers Michelle Dvorak and Fay Manners take us inside their harrowing rescue on the side of Chaukhamba III in the Garhwal Himalayas
68-year-old Mick Fowler and 74-year-old Victor Saunders make an odd couple. But their teamwork just yielded yet another striking Karakorum first ascent.
Indoor climbing has gotten so expensive that the American Alpine Club officially considers it an “access issue.” Is there anything we can do to stop climbing from becoming an elites-only pursuit like skiing or golf?
In this free-to-read feature from Ascent, one lifelong climber reflects on mortality and the opportunity for renewal
A recent tragedy on Yosemite’s iconic trail has revived a debate over safety. We asked veteran climbers Alex Honnold and Hans Florine to weigh in.
Becoming an Olympic climber involves submitting your body to intense training loads. And for that training to work, you’ve got to fuel correctly.
From historically dingy to gleaming and tall, these 13 artificial climbing paradises more than rival many “real” climbing destinations
The new HBO film ‘Here to Climb’ offers an analytical and surprisingly candid exploration of Sasha DiGiulian’s journey from solitary sport climber to team player. The film debuts Tuesday, June 18 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HBO.
We chatted with Kai Lightner about diversity in the climbing world misconceptions about how accessible climbing is for people of color, and his nonprofit, Climbing For Change
I report on a lot of SAR calls and this Mazama debacle is one of the weirdest rescue stories I’ve ever heard
Martin Feistl, 27, was among the most talented and bold alpinists of his generation. He died after a 130-foot fall.
U.S. District Judge John A. Mendez cited Barrett’s pattern of terrorizing his victims and a clear lack of remorse as reasons for issuing the maximum penalty
“I’m sure there must have been edges to make the foot placements better,” says Jesse Dufton, “but because I can’t see, I didn’t find any. I’ve never known such pain in my calves.”
Yosemite’s most accomplished speed climber cut more than eight hours off the previous solo time on the Salathé Wall
Belgian climber Jelle Veyt recently scaled Denali after biking, sailing, and skiing from his home country
Are you really going to put thousands of hours into training your pooch to be good at climbing or ski touring?
The two backcountry climbers never reached the splitboards and skis they stashed to descend the California fourteener
Robbi Mecus, a search and rescue expert and pillar of the LGBTQ+ climbing community, died in Denali National Park last week
The Asheboro Boulders could have been destroyed by a mining company. Instead they were saved by the North Carolina Zoo.
The policy mandates athletes to undergo questionnaires and tests before competing, with those identified as at-risk receiving further evaluation and treatment
A retired physician’s efforts to mitigate his Parkinson’s symptoms catalyzed a program that would turn a climbing gym into a research facility
The trial will be followed by a sentencing hearing, scheduled for May 21. Barrett faces a maximum penalty of life in prison.
If the National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service proposals pass, fixed anchors in wilderness will be considered illegal unless granted special permission
Federal prosecutors allege that Charles Barrett—a prominent member of the Northern California climbing community who goes to trial for aggravated sexual abuse next week—is a serial offender with a shocking history of violence, harassment, and intimidation. An exclusive investigation into his life and alleged actions raises troubling questions about the dangers women continue to face in the outdoors.
Historically, climbers cut their teeth with the help of guides or mentors. Now a new climber can follow, scroll, and like their way toward proficiency. Or can they?
Climbers regarded the North Face of Jannu as the most baffling project in the Himalayas until these alpinists cracked it
Suggested regulations would require land managers to review and approve all fixed anchors on wilderness routes. Climbing digital editor Steven Potter explains why the policies miss the mark.
The stunt was little more than empty showmanship
On Sunday, October 22, Touchstone’s Hollywood Boulders management were made aware that a member of the gym had suggested that they were armed and dangerous
Although the authorities would not confirm the exact location of the planned attack, it likely would have occurred in Smith Rock during this weekend’s Craggin’ Classic.
Paradox Sports introduces hundreds of people with disabilities to climbing each year
The 28-year-old climber shaved over an hour from Honnold’s solo record
Deep in the Canadian wilderness, two professional climbers in dire straits triggered a rescue with their cell phone
Vertical World and Perfect Descent manufacture settle with climber who sustained a 30-foot fall
The climber is in critical condition following gear-ripping fall on pitch four of The Great White Wall
Climbers reported on the new crack that broke open near Royal Arches—but not before they climbed it
A climber dealing with severe mental health issues finds solace in a rescue dog—who has terrible manners at the crag
Competitors expose the roots of their outdoor passions and push to bag more points in episode three of Wildly Wyoming
After watching ‘Free Solo,’ the social worker knew he wanted to try climbing. Only his own doubts stood in his way.
Retreating ice continues to yield bodies across the Alps
The 26-year-old woman fell nearly 500 feet from Blitzen Ridge
Writer Andrew Bisharat explains how a legal fight between a climber and local politician in France is a harbinger of future tensions in the warming Alps
After his brother was paralyzed from the waist down, the climber was determined to make big adventures accessible for everyone
When veteran climber Mark Jenkins came up with a plan to witness a solar spectacle from the summit of a 20,000-foot peak, he had little idea what he was getting himself into
Austin Howell soloed harder and more often than almost anyone else in the country, documenting his exploits on Instagram and a podcast. But behind the scenes his mental health was faltering.
The dog trainer developed disordered-eating habits in college. Sitting under the stars brought her back into her body.
The transgender athlete found his strength in an unlikely place: on the reality competition show ‘The Climb’
Kaitlyn Brann, 34, died after being struck on a popular route on May 12
The American, who attained legend status for his 1963 ascent of the West Ridge, died at age 93