Monday Motivation: World-class climbers Alex Honnold, Jonathan Siegrist work on weaknesses
Having conquered myriad climbs of the highest difficulty, no one would fault Alex Honnold or Jonathan Siegrist if they were to rest on their […]
Urban explorer Harry Gallagher (aka Night Scape) climbs England’s tallest bridge over the Humber
Cranes and skyscrapers notwithstanding, nothing catches the attention of an urban explorer quite like the soaring towers of a suspension bridge. And so it […]
Rock-climbing animal showdown featuring bears, goats, monkeys, turtle, and squirrel
While phenom Ashima Shiraishi has shown how adept at rock climbing humans have become, we decided to invite the animal kingdom at large to […]
Heavenly Handstand: Urban climber goes topsy turvy atop 1200-foot tall Donebach radio mast in Germany
Technically, there’s no difference in executing a handstand at 12 inches or 1200 feet, but the view produced is another thing altogether. While an […]
Monday Motivation: Adam Ondra conquers the world’s first 9c-rated climb at Flatanger, Norway
Every once in a rare while, that which is possible in a particular sport gets redefined by one individual’s remarkable effort: think Roger Bannister’s […]
Free climbing El Capitan with Lynn Hill, Tommy Caldwell, Kevin Jorgeson and Adam Ondra
They say, “All roads lead to Rome,” but for serious rock climbers, they lead to California’s El Capitan. Four to six hundred ascents are […]
Climbing at home with Sierra Blair-Coyle, Kathrin Houston and Roman Atwood
With the prevalence of people working from home (telecommuting), shopping from home (Amazon), and dining “out” at home (doordash), it’s only natural that climbers […]
‘Free Solo’ star Alex Honnold critiques iconic rock climbing scenes from Hollywood movies
As undoubtedly one of the greatest climbers in history, Free Solo star Alex Honnold knows a thing or two about rock climbing — he’s […]
Andrzej Bargiel makes spine-tingling ski descent from summit of Pakistan’s towering K2
Climbing Pakistan’s K2 is a rare feat — just over 300 people have stood on its peak — but going up the towering rock […]
Never say never: Unstoppable Heather Weidner conquers wicked 5.14a-R graded China Doll route
The documentary short China Doll is a provocative exploration of gender stereotypes, romance, and rock climbing. Bear witness as Heather Weidner battles personal demons […]
Extreme urban climbing in Trbovlje, Slovenia: Juggling peaches atop Europe’s tallest chimney
While Sevnica, Slovenia has seen an uptick in tourism as the hometown of the First Lady of the United States, the country boasts another […]
Teenage climber Ashima Shiraishi is pushing the envelope for women and men alike
Like Sasha DiGiulian before her, teenager Ashima Shiraishi is breaking new ground for female climbers. She is the first female — and youngest climber […]