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New guidebook covers 350 climbing routes in Moab area
4+ hour, 38+ min ago (579+ words) News, events and culture from Moab, Utah Local climbing guide Joe Stern spent years exploring every crack and face at Moab's most popular crags. Now he's put that knowledge into "The Little Book of Moab Area Rock Climbs," a new…...
Kailei, Author at The Trek
23+ hour, 9+ min ago (48+ words) Kailei Eustis'The Trek Physiology phanatic, Pacific Northwesterner, previous Vermonter, 2026 PCT hiker. Sharing my big adventure and some science along the way. In the slowly-growing amount of time I've told folks about my planned PCT thru-hike, I cannot recall a single…...
For GCU's Women in the Outdoors, it's about the climb
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (1708+ words) EDITOR'S NOTE: This is an article by Makenzie Stamets, a GCU professional writing student and a GCU Outdoor Recreation guide. Story by Makenzie StametsGCU News contributor At the base of the Arizona's Superstition Mountains, Hannah Lanchbury and Kate Halverson adjust…...
High Plains Climbing to resurrect historic Oklahoma City silos site
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (78+ words) High Plains Climbing to resurrect historic Oklahoma City silos site'The Oklahoman Less than two months after its closure, a beloved rock climbing facility is making a comeback with a new name. The Silos, located at 200 SE 4th St., shut its doors…...
That climber guy | Editorials
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (420+ words) Rock climber Alex Honnold free-solo climbed the 101-story Taipei 101 skyscraper in Taiwan on January 25 without ropes or safety gear! Netflix livestreamed the event. I wondered how this was ever allowed? What if his hand or foot slipped? What if he…...
'ITV's The Summit isn't the most boring show on telly, but it's a tough hill to climb"
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (805+ words) For the first half hour or so of ITV1s new mountaineering reality show, The Summit, I spent my time questioning why Ben Shephard had gone from Tipping Point to Whats the Point? I wouldnt say it was the most boring opening…...
Access Fund celebrates big wins for climbing access and conservation in 2025, building toward 35th anniversary in 2026
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (225+ words) Boulder, Colo. (February 10, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ " Access Fund, the national advocacy organization for sustainable access and conservation of climbing landscapes, made significant strides in 2025 furthering its mission to protect climbing for future generations. With the support of its members, donors and…...
From the Archives: A Conversation with Yosemite Legend John Bachar
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (1873+ words) In 2008, Gus Alexandropoulos interviewed John Bachar for the fall issue of Gripped magazine. Bachar, one of the world's most accomplished free climbers, soloists, and boulderers, had a career that spanned four generations. His insights into the evolution and future of…...
When Every Hold Is a Jug: Here's Why Kids Are Good at Climbing
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (203+ words) Don't be sad when a kid flashes your project. Climbing is easy when every hold is a jug," wrote Jacob in his viral video. Jacob's footage shows the size of his hand compared to his young son's hand, and then…...
Indoor Climbing with Bishop Reidy Brings Faith, Fellowship, and Fun— Despite the Cold
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (206+ words) Hosted at Central Rock Gym in Glastonbury, the event invited climbers of all experience levels to challenge themselves in a supportive, faith-filled environment. From first-time climbers carefully navigating their initial routes to more experienced participants scaling higher walls, the gym…...