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Access Restored at One of America's Most Iconic Climbing Areas
13+ hour, 47+ min 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
19+ hour, 8+ min 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
2+ week, 18+ hour 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
2+ week, 1+ 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…...
World's Hardest Trad Climb: 22-Year-Old Phenom Recaps Epic First Ascent
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (926+ words) Studs on Demand: Nokian Creates the Magic Winter Tire Ski Airbag to Bear Vault: The Coolest Gear From Outdoor Market Alliance Show Affordable Magnetic-Lens Ski Goggle for Casual Skiers: Goodr Snow G Goggles Review A Soft Shell Jacket for Your…...
A Line We Shouldn't Cross: Why Alex Honnold's Live Skyscraper Climb Is a Step Too Far
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (1605+ words) 2026 X Games: How to Watch & When to Catch Free Music, Events A Line We Shouldn't Cross: Why Alex Honnold's Live Skyscraper Climb Is a Step Too Far Sold-Out Bentley Supersports Goes "FULL SEND' With Travis Pastrana Behind the Wheel Patagonia…...
The Hardest Problem in Climbing: 6 Elite Female Climbers on Why Sexism Persists
4+ mon, 18+ hour ago (1862+ words) Olympics Bound: Lindsey Vonn Qualifies for 2026 Milan-Cortina Games Unassuming, Yet Capable in Extreme Conditions: SITKA Jetstream Jacket Review Expert Skis for Poor Conditions: Volkl Revolt 101 Review Buck 664 Alpha Hunter Elite Review: Big-Bellied Fixed Blade for Real Field Work SITKA Micro…...
The Online Debate Roiling the Climbing Community
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (1422+ words) The Best Headlamps of 2025 Sharp in Every Way: CRKT Q Compact Liner Lock Review Legendary Scientist Jane Goodall Passes Away at 91 Comfort, Warmth, and Security: Vans Encore Pro Snowboard Boots Review Big, Bold, and Badass: WE Knife Inmate Review From…...
Battling a Mysterious Illness, Climbing Legend Passes Yosemite Project to Young Crusher
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (382+ words) Simple, Comfy Headlamp That Gets the Job Done: Bio Lite Range Review Less Power, More Money, But Oh So Right: 2026 Ram 1500 HEMI Review Not Your First Knife, Your Final One: Grailer 4 Review Stable SUP for River Riders: Red Paddle Wild…...
'Free Will Maxxing': Free Solo Influencer 'Trolls' Climbing Community With Dangerous Stunts
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (1306+ words) Free Will Maxxing: Free Solo Influencer Trolls Climbing Community With Dangerous Stunts A Si-gh of Relief in a World of Boring Cars: 2026 Honda Civic Si Review YETI Pro Team Colors, Pirate Watches, Deep-Freeze Cryo Blocks, and More Emerging Gear Labor…...