4 days ago · Since 1970, Climbing Magazine has been the voice of the climbing world, publishing climbing news, interviews, features, opinions, and advice.

Feb 14, 2026 · Precious Few Crampons Are Worth Their Salt. These Are Our 6 Favorite Pairs. The best crampons for steep ice and mixed climbing, all-around mountaineering, and approaching the crags.

The Best Climbing Search and Rescue Stories Insights from alpine rescue experts, tips for avoiding accidents, and the greatest climbing rescues stories.

In this Weekend Whipper, a Joshua Tree climber rips a brass nut and survives a close call with the ground.

Feb 12, 2026 · While definitions of what constitutes a “trad” climb vary, at the very least, Drifter’s Escape features some of the hardest trad climbing on the planet, with two V11 cruxes.

Sep 5, 2025 · A comprehensive treatment plan, written by a physical therapist and based on evidence-based research, to heal a climbing finger injury.

Judge Saves Iconic Climbing Area (For Now), With Less Than 24 Hours to Spare Maya Silver

Apr 16, 2025 · Recently, Harrington has been leaning into multi-pitch free climbing, redpointing both El Corazon (5.13b; 3000ft) on El Capitan in 2021 and Mezzogiorno del Fuoco (8b/5.13d; 7 pitches), …

Mar 24, 2025 · For anyone looking to level up their sport climbing tactics, this little stick clip might just be the unlock they need. Just remember—no tool can replace good technique, confidence, and the …

Oct 7, 2025 · We tested 27 of the best climbing shoes on boulder problems, sport climbs, and trad routes—and then narrowed it down to 15 top-rated pairs.