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Watch historian explain how Smith Rock shaped rock climbing
12+ hour, 31+ min ago (20+ words) Statesman Journal Watch historian explain how Smith Rock shaped rock climbing...
Reaching the Summit
6+ hour, 39+ min ago (715+ words) Avaricio makes nerve-wracking escape, lifts LPGT trophy CHANELLE Avaricio displays her trophy after posting a thrilling one-shot win to secure the ICTSI Summit Point Championship in Lipa City on Thursday. LUBAO, Pampanga — Chanelle Avaricio returns to action brimming with confidence…...
The Best Climbing Sticks of 2026, Tested and Reviewed
18+ hour, 9+ min ago (1300+ words) Published Sep 10, 2026 11:34 AM EDT The days of hauling heavy, noisy climbing sticks through the woods are behind us. Modern climbing sticks are purpose built with the mobile hunter top of mind, resulting in climbing methods that are lighter, quieter, and…...
Pair Launches Rare Alpine-Style Attempt on Makalu » Explorersweb
18+ hour, 28+ min ago (206+ words) Denis Aleksenko and Artem Tsentsevitsky of Russia are going to Makalu for their second attempt on the mountain. This time, they will climb alpine style. Last year, the pair used traditional style and fixed a few ropes on the most…...
Hiker in Georgia makes disturbing discovery on mountain
20+ hour, 18+ min ago (262+ words) A hiker made a grim discovery on a Georgia mountain Wednesday, finding the remains of two people in a case that has drawn state investigators and left key questions about the deaths unanswered. The remains were found on Mount Yonah…...
Déjà | A Decade-Long Climbing Journey with Babsi Zangerl & Jacopo Larcher
23+ hour, 12+ min ago (581+ words) UKC Videos - Déjà | A Decade-Long Climbing Journey with Babsi Zangerl & Jacopo Larcher UKClimbing Déjà| A Decade-Long Climbing Journey with Babsi Zangerl & Jacopo Larcher 1 / 360 Friday Night Videos Pete Whittaker Soloing the North Wall of Kjerag First Ascent in the Dolomites for…...
Outdated City Zoning Codes Are Holding the Climbing Industry Hostage
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (1655+ words) About our reporting: Climbing journalist Ryleigh Norgrove spoke with three gym owners and the president of the Climbing Wall Association to investigate how outdated city zoning codes are delaying openings and forcing closures, even for successful climbing gyms. “As the…...
Mountaineers find community and competition through App State Climbing Club
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (467+ words) App State’s Climbing Club is looking beyond the wall this year, with more outdoor trips and competitions allowing students to take their climbing to the next level. Junior mathematics major Brendan Doty, who is in his first year as the…...
Two climbers die near Aspen in one week
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (232+ words) ASPEN, Colo. — Mountain Rescue Aspen responded to two climbing fatalities in less than a week. On Sunday, a climber died after falling on Castle Peak, south of Aspen. On Sept. 2, another climber was killed after falling off Maroon Peak. The…...
This Rappel Mistake Can Be Fatal. Why Don't More Climbers Know About It?
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (1265+ words) About our reporting: To investigate this fatal rappelling accident, reporter Natalie Berry spoke with IMFGA guide Calum Muskett, expert alpinist Colin Haley, and a close friend of the deceased. The results exposed a small yet fatal rappelling mistake that many…...