climbing
July 11, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
The Pinnacle Shattered: Brooke Raboutou and Janja Garnbret Redefine Women’s Sport Climbing with Historic 5.15c Ascents
For nearly a decade, the 5.15b (9b) grade stood as the seemingly insurmountable apex of women’s sport climbing achievement. It…
July 10, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
U.S. Forest Service Unveils Landmark National Climbing Directive, Standardizing Management Across Millions of Acres
The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) has announced a groundbreaking shift in the management of vertical terrain across its vast public…
June 30, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
The Philosophical Ascent: Hamish McArthur Forges a New Path Beyond Competitive Climbing
For the vast majority of elite athletes, stepping away from the pinnacle of their sport is an almost unthinkable proposition,…
June 04, 2026
Winter Sports Industry and Business
The Evolution of the Winter Olympic Program Traditional Disciplines Face Uncertainty as Freeriding and Ice Climbing Target 2030 Inclusion
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) finds itself at a pivotal crossroads as it prepares for the 2030 Winter Games in…
June 03, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
Ethan Salvo Redefines Climbing: A Philosophical Journey from Performance to Profound Self-Discovery
At 23 years old, Ethan Salvo, a prominent figure in the Squamish climbing scene, has spent years dedicating himself to…
May 26, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
Joey Danger Evermore Becomes Youngest to Ascend El Capitan, Igniting Ethical Debate in Climbing Community
YOSEMITE VALLEY, CA – While many children mark their seventh birthday with festive gatherings and traditional cake, Joey Danger Evermore…
April 07, 2026
Cross-Country and Nordic Sports
Silje Øyre Slind Claims Climbing Jersey by a Whisker, Torleif Syrstad Secures Men’s Title in Dramatic Ski Classics Finale
The highly anticipated conclusion of the Ski Classics season saw Silje Øyre Slind of Team Aker Dæhlie narrowly clinch the…
March 27, 2026
Sustainability and Mountain Environment
Third Annual Rox Fest Expands Inclusive Climbing Mission at Tennessee’s Stone Fort Supported by Protect Our Winters
The Tennessee climbing community is preparing for the return of Rox Fest, a three-day outdoor gathering scheduled for November 7-9…
March 20, 2026
Sustainability and Mountain Environment
Rox Fest 2025: Memphis Rox Expands Inclusive Climbing Mission to Tennessee’s Sandstone Boulders
The third annual Rox Fest is scheduled to take place from November 7 to November 9 at Stone Fort in…
