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This October, Justin Salas became the first known visually impaired person to climb 5.13c, conquering 'America’s Most Wanted' shortly after he found out his category wouldn't be included in the 2028 Paralympics. climbing.com/news/justin-sal…
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With his 5.15b first ascent in Las Vegas on Monday, Jonathan Siegrist achieved a massive goal. Here's what he learned in the process—and why he might leave hard sport climbing in the dust. bit.ly/4BmnXr2
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Last week, Connor Baty and Max Krieger linked six Zion big walls in 18 hours and 52 minutes, shattering the previous record of four walls set in 2013. Click the link in our bio to read the full story and find out how they pulled it off. bit.ly/4dUIOrE
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Czech climber Adam Ondra has made the first repeat of ‘Exodia,’ the world’s first proposed V18, and called it V17. Here’s what his grading history reveals about the move. climbing.com/news/adam-ondra…
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Tune in as stars of Tenzing, Genden Phuntsok and Tom Hiddleston, reflect on telling Tenzing Sherpa's perspective of the iconic first successful Everest summit. 📸 Apple Original Productions, Courtesy of Getty / "Bettman" bit.ly/483BwOI
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In your climbing, how often do you trust “good enough"? This week's anchor analysis begs the question, with a rusty bolt front and center. Click the link in to read our full anchor analysis. climbing.com/skills/belaying…
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What does the Super El Niño mean for climbers when it comes to winter rock spots, as well as ice and alpine conditions? We chatted with Chris Tomer, a climber and chief meteorologist at WBNS-TV in Columbus, Ohio, to find out. Click the link to read more climbing.com/travel/el-nino-…
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"Sending my dangerous, 5.13+ project was a dream come true. But the aftermath ushered in the most horrific two years of my life." Click the link to read Molly Mitchell's essay on why she quit climbing. bit.ly/3WpQ9t6
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On October 10, Jakob Schubert made the second ascent of 'DNA' (9c/5.15d), confirming first ascensionist Seb Bouin's proposed grade of 5.15d. And he did it all while livestreaming the climb to thousands of viewers. climbing.com/news/dna-repeat…
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Take a moment this Indigenous People's Day to read about the names, people, and stories behind the places we climb. bit.ly/4ygWPqY
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This past February, 24-year-old climber Matthew Robert Clark free soloed a 50-foot chimney on Vancouver Island in British Columbia to help a 75-year-old hang glider pilot who'd crashed into a cliff. Now, his actions have earned him a Carnegie Medal. climbing.com/news/matthew-cl…
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From Joshua Tree and Hueco Tanks to Patagonia, a strengthening El Niño could change the odds of favorable rock, ice, and alpine climbing conditions. climbing.com/travel/el-nino-…
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This September, rescuers saved two climbers from Mount Robson’s Emperor Face after they became stranded due to deteriorating conditions. climbing.com/news/historic-c…
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After his historic 9a+ ascent, 13-year-old Leo Cea and his dad chatted with us about his first 5.15, the meaning of records, and what his next goal looks like. climbing.com/news/did-this-1…
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So, how deep do you want those lugs? Get the answer to that and more approach shoe questions at Climbing.com, where you can watch the full video and see our latest approach shoe picks for Fall 2026. bit.ly/3Wa0nxz
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On September 3, a climber named Kate suffered a 55-foot fall in Moab when her webbing-based rappel anchor failed. Now, we're unpacking the danger surrounding some bulk webbing sold in gear shops. climbing.com/gear/this-type-…
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Explore the Wildwood Trail in Portland Oregon with Emilee Coblentz outsideonline.com/adventure-… outsideonline.com/adventure-…
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What's the best 5.10 in the United States? Nominate your favorite in the comments👇️ Pictured here: 'The Prince' (5.10-) in Mt. Lemmon
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A new documentary about what really happened during the winter of 2020-2021 on K2 starts streaming today. We previewed the film and interviewed director Amir Bar-Lev to get a behind-the-scenes look at 'The Last First: Winter K2.' climbing.com/culture-climbin…
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In an excerpt from his new book, 'The Echo,' legendary alpinist Barry Blanchard recounts a strange encounter high on Mount Foraker’s notoriously difficult Infinite Spur. climbing.com/culture-climbin…
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