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Raúl Antón: “Is Climbing a Philosophical Tool—or Is It the Other Way Around?”
A Spanish coach uses climbing to explore fear, identity, and self-knowledge.
Armelle Desmaison
10 hours ago4 min read


Fired from Yosemite over a trans flag: “When someone tries to oppress you, the best thing you can do is celebrate yourself”
How one ranger’s firing turned public lands, visibility, and climbing access into one fight.
Matthieu Amaré
3 days ago9 min read


YY Vertical’s VerticalBase and SandwichBase: A No-Drill Hangboard Setup
We tested two doorway mounts that let you train hard without damaging walls or frames.
Sponsored by YY Vertical
4 days ago6 min read


Montserrat Tragedy: Two Climbers Killed in Rockfall
Authorities shut five routes as geologists investigate a fatal collapse in Catalonia.
Pierre-Gaël Pasquiou
4 days ago2 min read


Why the U.S. Forest Service Crisis Is a Real Problem for Climbing
What the Forest Service overhaul could change at America’s crags and trailheads.
Pierre-Gaël Pasquiou
4 days ago4 min read


Kalymnos: One Death, and Big Questions
A fatal anchor failure exposed the hidden cost of keeping Kalymnos safe.
Matthieu Amaré
6 days ago9 min read


Why Were Climbing Crash Pads Strapped to an Isar Aerospace Rocket Launch Tower?
A baffling crossover between bouldering gear, launch hardware, and a delayed mission.
Pierre-Gaël Pasquiou
Apr 133 min read


Climbing Science and Its Gender Bias
A major review shows elite climbing research still treats male bodies as the default.
Pierre-Gaël Pasquiou
Apr 133 min read


Laura Pineau: “I Decided to Stop Showing People a Perfect Version of Me”
A crack-climbing standout opens up about pressure, ambition, and finally showing the cracks.
Matthieu Amaré
Apr 109 min read


USA Climbing: Athletes Step Up to Defend Their Future National Training Center
Why Team USA says the Salt Lake City center is a necessity, not a luxury.
Pierre-Gaël Pasquiou
Apr 97 min read


La Sportiva Takes Its Climb World Tour 2026 Back on the Road
A road trip linking Europe’s gyms, crags, and the climbers moving between both.
Sponsored by La Sportiva
Apr 83 min read


Kilter–Aurora: The Truth Behind the App’s Disappearance
Based on documents and direct exchanges, here’s our reconstruction of what happened.
Pierre-Gaël Pasquiou
Apr 78 min read


PFAS, Gore-Tex, and the End of Technical Innocence
PFAS bans are here. Outdoor brands now have to explain the tradeoffs.
Pierre-Gaël Pasquiou
Apr 35 min read


Jean-Luc Marion: “Climbing Is Something No One Else Can Do for You”
In La Raison du Sport, the philosopher argues that effort reveals the self.
Matthieu Amaré
Apr 27 min read


Climbing Style: What Science Reveals About Fluid Movement
Why expert climbers seem to move before the next move even begins.
Pierre-Gaël Pasquiou
Apr 16 min read

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