Climbing

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The 7 Best Squamish, British Columbia Cabins on Airbnb (and Elsewhere)

The 7 Best Squamish, British Columbia Cabins on Airbnb (and Elsewhere)

An hour north of Vancouver, Squamish has become on adventure capital with easy access to rock climbing, mountain biking, rafting, and skiing

onX Backcountry App Review: Off-Trail Navigating in Big Sky Wilderness

onX Backcountry GPS App Review: Off-Trail Navigating in Big Sky Wilderness

Testing the new navigational tool in Montana for an intimate look at its 3D mapping and wayfinding features, info on trails and public lands, and more

The 11 Best Chalk Buckets and Chalk Bags for Climbing, Indoors and Out

The 11 Best Designed Chalk Bags & Buckets for Climbing and Bouldering

Defying the standard of bad style in climbing with minimalist design and well-considered functionality

Greater Goods x Field Mag Upcycled Chalk Bag Collection Release

New Merch! Greater Goods x Field Mag Upcycled Chalk Bags NOW AVAILABLE

Our first collab with friends from across the pond, these chalk bags & buckets for rock climbing are cut and sewn by hand of upcycled outerwear

The 9 Best Convertible Zip-Off Pants for Men & Women

Find Your Perfect Pant, Short, or Something In-between with These Zip-Off Pants

Zip-off pants are coming back into fashion...and we're not mad about it. From chilly mornings to hot mid day hikes, convertible pants fit the bill

Hands-on With Lululemon Hike, the Athleisure Giant's New Outdoor Line

A Hands-on Look at Lululemon Hike, the Athleisure Giant's New Outdoor Line

A healthy dose of GORP makes the yoga brand's dedicated foray into hiking gear and apparel a surprising success

Full Circle Everest Photographer Evan Green on Gear, Fear & Summiting

Q&A: Full Circle Everest Photographer Evan Green on Gear, Fear & Summiting

Days after summiting the world's highest peak, photographer Evan Green discuss his camera gear, the expedition, and its significance

Gramicci Updates Original 1982 Climbing Apparel for Spring 2022

Gramicci Updates Original 1982 Climbing Apparel for Spring 2022

Thirty years after making the original climbing pant, the brand is celebrating by leaning into technical materials and streetwear aesthetics

The 15 Best Rock Climbing Pants to Help You Send in Style

15 Best Climbing Pants for Men and Women That Blend Style, Function & Durability

All you need to know about what to wear while climbing, plus our top picks for the most functional, stylish climbing pants from around the globe

The 10 Best Bouldering Shoes to Help Send Your Next Project

The 10 Best Bouldering Shoes, Tested & Approved

Rigorously tested, this comprehensive collection of climbing shoes are our top picks for nailing bouldering projects at your local gym or outdoor crag

The North Face Celebrates Black Everest Climbers in Limited Collection

The North Face Celebrates Black Everest Climbers in New Limited Collection

For Black History Month, TNF aims to increase visibility for the Black mountaineering community by celebrating Sophie Danenberg and Phil Henderson

How to Visit Refuge Charpoua, the Century-old Mountain Hut of Chamonix

Visiting Charpoua Refuge, a Century-Old Mountain Hut Above Chamonix

Serving as a climber's base on Mont Blanc Massif for decades, the 1904 hut is accessed by train ride, glacier trek, and alpine trail scramble

10 Minimalist Approach Shoes for Everyday Wear

10 Design-Driven Approach Shoes for Everyday Wear

Technical footwear to help you conquer the approach to the crag—or the subway—without looking like a complete nerd

9 Rock Climbing Gear Essentials for Bouldering at the Gym & Outdoors

All the Climbing Gear You Need to Start Bouldering This Season

The best boulder-specific climbing staples for newbies, gym rats, and everyone in between

Patagonia Designs Alpine Downlab Collection for Ultralight Adventures

Patagonia's Alpine Downlab Jackets & Pullovers Are for Serious Ultralight Adventures

With 800-fill down insulation and minimalist patterns, the OG outfitter's new insulation release argues that in the mountains, less is more

The James Brand Redstone: Inspired by Climbing, Made for Adventure

The James Brand Redstone Pocket Knife: Inspired by Climbing, Made for Adventure

The latest design from the Portland-based knifemaker is the unique result of a collaboration with climber and photographer Savannah Cummins

Climbing Mount Huntington: A Harrowing Tale of Alaskan Mountaineering

The Exhausting Reality of Climbing Alaska's Most Beautiful Mountain, Mount Huntington

Adventure photographer James Barkman shares a first-hand account of summiting the 12,241' pyramid of rock and ice—central Alaska's most striking peak

Withernot Brings the Old School Rugby Shirt Back Outdoors

The Rugby Shirt Returns With Classic '70s Stonemasters Style

Inspired by the unlikely uniform of 1970s & 80s American rock climbers, these heavyweight knit shirts are are built bold for adventure

Gramicci x Parks Project Team Up on Climbing Apparel Collection

Gramicci x Parks Project Team Up for a Funky Climbing Apparel Collection

Two California brands come together to create a limited-edition collection that benefits rock climbing advocacy

OR and Climber Quinn Mason Release Limited-Edition Fleece Bucket Hat

Outdoor Research and Pro Climber Quinn Mason Collab on New Fleece Bucket Hat

A casual sherpa cap for cozy climbing, chilling, whatever, from the reputable Seattle outfitter

FrictionLabs Develops Hygienic Liquid Chalk For Climbing During COVID

Colorado Climbing Chalk Maker FrictionLabs Releases World's First Hygienic Chalk

A hand sanitizing liquid chalk made with CDC recommended 80% ethanol alcohol-base for climbers and gripped athletes

Brain Dead & The North Face Release Climbing Apparel Collection

Brain Dead & The North Face Reunite for Climbing-Inspired Apparel Collection

Streetwear ascends into the mountains for the brands' second collaboration capsule, featuring bold prints and revamped classics

The History of Rhode Island's Lincoln Woods, a NE Bouldering Destination

The History of How a Modest Rhode Island State Park Became a Bouldering Destination

How the "Rhodey Loadies" put "the Woods" on the map, and why it deserves a place on your northeast rock climbing bucket list

Q&A: Photographer Gina Danza on Discovering Nature & Chasing Epicness

How Nature Photographer Gina Danza Created a Life of Epicness

We talk with outdoor enthusiast @wildgina on her path to working in the outdoor industry, increasing Black representation in nature, and much more