Climbing

The Best Assisted Braking Device for Lead Belaying: Petzl NEOX Long-Term Review

The Petzl NEOX solves the critical issue with most assisted braking belay devices — unwanted rope locking when feeding slack.

Written by Seiji Ishii March 12, 2025

The Best Approach Shoes of 2025

Even though the sport climbers and boulderers don’t like it, sometimes getting to the crag requires a bit of hiking.

Written by Austin Beck-Doss and Matt Bento March 12, 2025

‘Icefall Doctors’ Embark on Mount Everest’s Most Dangerous Job

Before climbers arrive at Mount Everest each season, the ‘Icefall Doctors’ prepare the Khumbu Icefall for passage.

Written by Angela Benavides March 11, 2025

The Best Climbing Shoes of 2025

Aside from the ice climbers, mountaineers, and Charles Albert, every climber needs a pair of reliable climbing shoes.

Written by Austin Beck-Doss and Matt Bento March 10, 2025

Watch Bad Belaying Nearly Kill Pro Climber

A coach nearly killed a professional climber last year due to improper Petzl GriGri use. This video breaks down the accident and includes comments from…

Written by Seiji Ishii March 05, 2025

The Best Men’s Climbing Pants of 2025

Our climbing fanatic found the best climbing pants of 2024. Whether heading to the gym or hitting up your local crag, we’ve got you covered.

Written by Austin Beck-Doss and Matt Bento March 03, 2025

Black Diamond Issues Recall of Vision Climbing Harness

Vision Harness owners, beware: Affected products pose the risk of serious injury or death.

Written by Seiji Ishii February 27, 2025

World’s Hardest Rock Climb? Six New Moves Create Baffling Route

Watch as Stefano Ghisolfi and Brooke Raboutou work on the world’s first 5.16., an extension of ‘Excalibur,’ near Arco, Italy.

Written by Seiji Ishii February 24, 2025

Climb Confidently, Comfortably: Scarpa Drago XT Rock Shoe Review

The Drago XT is a slightly tweaked version of the venerable Scarpa Drago. The new shoe carries the same DNA, but is more widely usable.

Written by Seiji Ishii February 24, 2025

Climbers Secure Largest Land Acquisition in History at Red River Gorge

Last week, the Red River Gorge grew significantly through the largest land acquisition in U.S. rock climbing history.

Written by Mary Andino February 24, 2025

‘Sending in Color’ Finds Community in Ice Climbing Despite Warming Winters

‘Sending in Color’ is a unique D.E.I.-focused ice climbing group in the Midwest that is building a diverse community of people sharing a common passion.

Written by Will Brendza February 14, 2025

‘A Feeling You Can Have Only Once’: Climber Scores 4th Ascent of Yosemite’s Dawn Wall

The 31-year-old Belgian crusher Sébastien Berthe has become the fourth person in the world to send The Dawn Wall in Yosemite.

Written by Andrew McLemore February 14, 2025

‘Darth Grader’: A New Mathematical Way to Grade Rock Climbs

Darth Grader breaks down rock climbing routes into sections and rests, and employs an algorithm to deliver a more objective difficulty grade.

Written by Seiji Ishii February 14, 2025

Denali Rescue Team Reduced to 6 After Trump Hiring Freeze

Without exemptions for seasonal rescue workers, Denali National Park will only have a skeleton SAR crew when the climbing season arrives this summer.

Written by Angela Benavides February 13, 2025

Free-Solo Fall Changes Everything: Watch ‘Dear Mother’

Cody Kaemmerlen was adopted out of South Korea and struggled with the hurt of abandonment. Healing only followed a soloing accident.

Written by Seiji Ishii February 10, 2025

New Rules on Everest: Officials May Ban Unsupported Attempts and Require Guides

New rules from the Nepali government not only increase fees for Everest climbers — they may also require a guide for anyone ascending the mountain.

Written by Angela Benavides January 24, 2025

Trango Agility Duo Dry 9.1 Review: Sendy, Spendy, and Extra Safe

The Trango Agility 9.1 brings a simple and unique safety feature to its Agility line with the Red Flag treatment, improving on an already very…

Written by Matt Bento January 20, 2025

Climbing on Drugs? Everest Clients Pay $154K for High-Altitude Therapy

A guiding service offers a pricey drug therapy (that’s also illegal in professional sports) to get clients to the Everest summit more quickly and safely.…

Written by Angela Benavides January 14, 2025

Modern Climbing Rope Made With Plant Oils: Edelrid Birdlime 1R 9.8 Hits Market

The Edelrid Birdlime 1R 9.8 is the first climbing rope with a renewable content of over 40%. The German brand uses castor oil.

Written by Seiji Ishii January 14, 2025

‘Art of Survival’: Alpinist Finds Zen in Extreme Danger

How do you overcome 150mph winds, -40-degree cold, and a technical climbing route at extreme altitude without oxygen? Just ask Jost Kobusch.

Written by Andrew McLemore January 09, 2025

My Favorite Ice Climbing Gear for Alaskan Epics

I’ve been chasing frozen formations in Alaska for decades. Here is my list of favorite ice climbing gear for the big routes in the 49th…

Written by Seiji Ishii January 02, 2025

Alone on Everest, Alpinist Sets Frigid, Improbable Record

Some alpinists scoffed at a German climber’s quest to ascend Mount Everest in winter. Now he’s closer than ever to reaching his goal.

Written by Andrew McLemore and Angela Benavides December 31, 2024

Black Diamond ‘Validates’ Recycled Aluminum Use

Black Diamond Equipment announced it has started validating recycled aluminum content in hard goods like carabiners and trekking poles.

Written by Seiji Ishii December 31, 2024

Utah Officials Seek Vandals Who Drilled Climbing Bolts Near Petroglyph

It remains unclear if the bolts were placed by rock climbers — or just a petroglyph enthusiast who wanted a closer look.

Written by Andrew McLemore December 30, 2024

Climbers Rejoice as National Park Service Nixes Plan to Ban Fixed Anchors

After proposing a plan to ban the metal screws climbers use for protection, the National Park Service decided to continue allowing them in wilderness areas.

Written by Andrew McLemore December 19, 2024

Watch ‘Normal’ Climber Survive the Craziest Climbing Competition: 24 Hours of Horseshoe Hell Explained

Watch as a longtime GearJunkie climbing contributor explains, tackles, and survives the 24 Hours of Horseshoe Hell climbing competition.

Written by Seiji Ishii December 17, 2024

The Best Climbing Harnesses of 2025

We found the best climbing harnesses of 2025. Whether you’re sport climbing or mountaineering, we have you covered.

Written by Austin Beck-Doss and Matt Bento December 10, 2024

The Oscars of Mountaineering: Piolets d’Or Celebrates Climbers’ Raddest Feats

2024 Piolet d’Or nominees include a Japanese team who perished during a first ascent of a Pakistan mountain last year.

Written by Angela Benavides and Andrew McLemore December 09, 2024

Mama, Rock Climber, Olympian: Watch Shauna Coxsey Evolve in New Film

After a career as a competition climber, Shauna Coxsey started a family while transitioning to outdoor climbing. Watch the evolution here.

Written by Seiji Ishii December 06, 2024

New Climbing Device Could Redefine Standards: Edelrid OHMEGA Makes Leading Safer

While it doesn’t replace a belayer, the Edelrid OHMEGA could fundamentally change the way belayers look at lead falls.

Written by Seiji Ishii November 27, 2024

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