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You Have Until Friday to Weigh In on a Major Federal Wilderness Review
3+ hour, 52+ min ago (302+ words) The Department of the Interior is reviewing how wilderness and wilderness-quality public lands are managed. Public comments close Aug. 14, 2026. The Department of the Interior is reviewing wilderness management policies across millions of acres of federal public land, and the public…...
Competition Climbing's G.O.A.T. Just Reached Legendary Status
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (703+ words) Slovenian phenom Janja Garnbret just sent one of the hardest rock climbs in the world. Janja Garnbret is no stranger to success. The 27-year-old Slovenian is arguably the greatest competition climber of all time. She has won 49 gold medals on…...
The Best Climbing Harnesses of 2026
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (1833+ words) After months of climbing, hanging, belaying, and racking up, these are the harnesses our testers trust most. From gym laps to alpine objectives, the best climbing harnesses keep you secure. The best designs also keep you comfortable and organized without…...
The Best Climbing Ropes of 2026
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (1875+ words) A good dynamic rope can give you soft catches and peace of mind when you're trying your hardest. We did all the legwork and took plenty of falls to find and test the best climbing ropes. A climbing rope is…...
How to Safely Start Rock Climbing
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (472+ words) Pull off a responsible and accident-free first outing to a destination crag — and return home safely from the drive there. To thrive and survive outdoors, safety starts the minute you get behind the wheel. Don’t overlook the first, and most…...
Falling Upward on an 11-Pitch Climb: Patagonia Climbers Pull Out Every Trick on Madagascar's 'King Line"
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (185+ words) After numerous failed attempts on other routes in Madagascar, Dörte Pietron and Daniel Gebel discovered 'Lalan'i Mpanjaka' (the King Line). They pulled out all the stops in their attempt to conquer it. Dörte Pietron and Daniel Gebel were not having…...
Access Restored at One of America's Most Iconic Climbing Areas
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (750+ words) Climbers at Red River Gorge just regained access to two crags — 22 years after being kicked out. Climbing access on the East Coast is a tricky thing: Since most of the land here is privately owned (unlike the West), public access…...
'A Dream Without Passion Is Just a Challenge': Follow Hannah Otto's FKT on World's Hardest Gravel Climb
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (207+ words) After a long, busy, and successful season of bike racing, Hannah Otto had one more goal: to set the fastest known time (FKT) riding Hawaii's Mauna Kea. Mauna Kea in Hawaii is a 14,000-foot peak, and it presents a massive…...
Jim Whittaker, Icon of American Climbing, Dies at 97
4+ mon, 3+ day ago (572+ words) The first American to summit Everest in 1963, Whittaker became one of the great heroes in the history of outdoor sports. After a long life of dangerous feats in the mountains, Jim Whittaker died peacefully in his Washington home on Tuesday....
A Smart Setup for Multi-Pitch Climbing: Patagonia Free Wall Kit Review
4+ mon, 4+ day ago (1466+ words) Patagonia's Free Wall climbing collection has some truly standout gear that big wall climbers will love. But some pieces will also appeal to non-climbers seeking lightweight, cold-weather apparel. The necessities of climbing apparel change drastically as soon as you’re on…...