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Nestled in the Magic Wood of Switzerland, Practice of the Wild, rated Font 8c (or V15), is one of the hardest boulder problems in the world. After watching footage of Tyler Landman performing the second ascent of the problem (Chris Sharma locked in the first), climber Dave…
Climbing rangers In Yosemite, Denali, and Grand Teton are helping Sherpas become better guides
But first, get comfortable climbing in situations where you might fall
Dirtbag: The Legend of Fred Beckey is an upcoming documentary from Dave O’Leske that tells the story of a rebellious climbing icon.
The Width of Life is a short film from Black Diamond that pays tribute to Dave Pegg, a pioneer in the Rifle, Colorado climbing community.
From diving dogs to pro climbers and kayakers, here’s how to make the most of a trip to Vail's upcoming GoPro Mountain Games
Nine-time bouldering national champion Alex Puccio shares her secrets on bouncing back to compete at the GoPro Mountain Games
Shareable fitness data has been instrumental to the success of Adrian Ballinger and Corey Richards’s push up Everest. Will it change how the mountain is climbed?
Alpinst Emily Ward was determined to be a better climber than before her cancer diagnosis
Filmmaker Oakley Anderson-Moore traces the golden age of climbing on a quest to understand more about her father, a pioneering dirtbag from the era
Yes, that's the combination of the words "climbing" and "bouldering", and the term is used to describe climbing on buildings (go figure).
Lowe’s climbing partner, Conrad Anker, and his widow, Jenni-Lowe Anker, talk about a dramatic discovery that comes more than 16 years after he and climber David Bridges vanished in a Himalyan avalanche
Third-party sellers are restitching old Petzl harnesses that are no longer safe to use. And Petzl is still seeking answers to a lot of questions.
Instead of making Sherpas carry ropes and hardware over the dangerous Khumbu Icefall, helicopters are now doing it
"We Sherpa people have a great respect for the mountain. We call Everest 'Chomolungma'. She's the mother god of the earth."
One Sherpa talks about his role in the Mount Everest climbing industry.
Two experienced mountaineers want to show the world what it really takes to climb the world’s highest mountain—and capture the whole thing on Snapchat
As a three-time Everest summiter, I'd like to see new regulations put in place to improve the climbing experience for everyone on the mountain
Ask us for our favorite sport climbing spots in the East, and we'll point you to the White Mountains of New Hampshire, or to the Gunks in New York. That said, this video from Outdoor Gear Exchange drew our attention to Vermont,…
This generation’s best climbers built their skills in climbing gyms. Now they’re venturing onto big walls.
“Every parent's duty is to help your child find their passion, and once they find it, support it.” Tim Harrington's approach to supporting daughter Emily Harrington throughout her climbing career is in and of itself something to be applauded, which is why we love this short film. Role Reversal profiles the bond…
Climbing is one of those sports that can seem way out of reach for newcomers. But it doesn't have to be.
Fashion meets performance in these retro-inspired kicks
A proposal championed by Senator John McCain would essentially erase one of the country’s best bouldering spots
The niche sport boasts an impressively gender-equal set of star athletes. A group of filmmakers wants more people to know about it—and get involved themselves.
Hans Florine remembers climber, cyclist, and fitness icon Steve Edwards
Plug in your headphones and get ready to binge. These podcasts give ‘Serial’ a run for its money.
A pioneering big-wall climber who made his mark in Yosemite and Joshua Tree died unexpectedly earlier this week
Jesse Aizenstat of Aize Media is used to big-budget shoots and working with high-end cinema cameras, which is why he wanted to do something different with his recent film, Picacho Del Diablo. When he and his friend set out to climb the tallest peak in…
A team of four women will attempt to climb up and ski down one of North America’s toughest peaks this spring
This video from filmmaker Mike Wilkinson gives inside look at what it's like to participate in a trip with Paradox Sports, an organization that creates physical adaptive sport communities and helps those with physical disabilities experience the outdoors. …
Twelve insights for scaling massive vertical faces
Remembering a leader whose talents were hard to match and whose enthusiasm was contagious
Pro climber Tommy Caldwell is living the dream with his family in Estes Park, Colorado
Salty air speeds up corrosion on bolts at rock climbing routes near the ocean, making them potentially deadly. But groups around the world are finding a unique solution.
In this excerpt from the 2013 book ‘Climbing Fitz Roy, 1968: Reflections on the Lost Photos of the Third Ascent,’ the late cofounder of the North Face, Doug Tompkins, reflects on his pivotal journey to Patagonia as a young dirtbag
The climbing guide is pushing limits with the soles of his feet
When he's not free-soloing a big wall in Yosemite, Alex Honnold's home life is about as normal as it gets. In Alex Honnold: At Home Off The Wall, Stride Health sits down with the climber to get a behind the scenes look at how he spends his time when he's not on the wall. …
Professional climber and filmmaker Cedar Wright has starred in dozens of climbing films and set speed records on multiple El Cap routes, but those feats are just a small part of what makes him such a popular and influential climber.
Escape San Francisco to play in the booming East Bay
“There will be moments that you wish you never came,” said Libecki.
The late climber, highliner, and BASE jumper writes about the passions of his life: his dog, his girlfriend, and the outdoors
This one-woman film crew has hopped the globe (and endured blood-sucking critters) to bring unheard voices to the fore
Going places is going to get a lot more fun (and easy) thanks to these people, companies, and apps
An increasing number of well-designed tools help rock climbers train more effectively
The filmmakers behind Reel Rock talk Alex Honnold’s early years, the Dawn Wall feature documentary, and what makes a good movie
In 2003, Messner began work on the Messner Mountain Museum (MMM) project, a series of six interdisciplinary spaces devoted to exploring the nature, history, and culture of the mountains they are embedded in and to those who love to climb them.
Two days in the city should be enough to convince you to make the move
The strategy: Stick with it, shoot what you love, and stay on the move
This is a longterm relationship that will have a major impact on your lifestyle. It pays to choose wisely.
With enough bolts and webbing for eight new lines loaded into the Volkswagen, they headed south across the border.
Armed with the latest technology, a team of climbers aims to find out Denali's exact elevation
Alex Honnold and other Yosemite locals weigh in on what will become of the route that was wrecked when a giant chunk of granite detached earlier this week
Climbers love them, and we ran a half marathon in them to prove that you should, too
For six days this spring, Emily Harrington free-climbed—using ropes only to catch falls—up 40 pitches of El Capitan’s Golden Gate route before reaching the top on May 31.
After winning the coveted audience award at Sundance, the documentary 'Meru' is getting a nationwide theatrical release next month. How did a climbing movie break through with mainstream audiences? Credit the incredible story at its center: a tale of tragedy, family, friendship, risk, and the redemptive power of suffering.
The famous rock climber put away the trad gear for a research project with UC Berkeley on the California coast in which he pulled samples from the 700-year-old trunk of a giant redwood
The stigma is gone. For years, canned beers were derided for their metallic taste. Worse, the options were limited—few breweries canned beer that you’d want to sample, let alone drink 12 ounces of. Then, Oskar Blues started canning its flagship Dale’s Pale Ale in 2002. And everything changed.
This year’s film festival, which kicks off Friday in Telluride, is chock full of 100 films, ranging from feature length documentaries about climbing the world’s toughest mountains to short, art films. Here are the 10 you shouldn’t miss.
This year’s Mountainfilm festival is dominated by feature-length climbing documentaries. The rise of these movies isn’t coincidence.
Unknown outside of the Yosemite orbit, Dean Potter’s frequent flying partner was an accomplished climber and BASE jumper
The aerialist, who was killed during a BASE-jumping incident on May 16, was not one to skirt the potentially deadly consequences of his chosen lifestyle. On the contrary, he contemplated them often.
Photographer Jimmy Chin and Outside's Grayson Schaffer on what will surely become a rite of passage for future generations: the Instagram road trip.
Want to crush it on NBC's hit show? Be a rock jock.
They get paid to climb mountains and raft whitewater. But guiding isn't all a dream—not with whiny clients, lousy tips, and the occasional colleague pranking you in a gorilla suit.
Our anonymous survey results are in. These are the genuine horrors and joys of leading strangers into the wild.
A photographer with 6 Summits Challenge, an international team of climbers lead by Nick Cienski, whom Outside senior editor Grayson Schaffer spoke with yesterday, captured these images during the rescue efforts.
A different kind of close shave, inspired by one of the world's most famous alpinists and photographers.
We've cut the fat (and circumnavigated the crowds) so you can enjoy any of these thrilling parks in just one day
Just because it's theoretically possible to climb and ski off North America's tallest volcano in 24 hours or less, including travel time from the airport, doesn't mean you should.
Get a jump on the crowds. Explore our favorite hidden corners, empty spaces, and wild places in ten iconic National Parks
The 2000 ordeal of four kidnapped climbers in Kyrgyzstan was only the beginning.
Hey, outdoor-equipment companies: Please stop ignoring women who rip
Michael Phelps and Killian Journet are both amazing athletes, but they occupy opposite ends of the spectrum. Where do you fall?
Because no one podiums at noon or tags a summit at dusk without a proper first meal