OPENING NEW LINES

We tested two doorway mounts that let you train hard without damaging walls or frames.

A fatal anchor failure exposed the hidden cost of keeping Kalymnos safe.

A baffling crossover between bouldering gear, launch hardware, and a delayed mission.

A road trip linking Europe’s gyms, crags, and the climbers moving between both.

Based on documents and direct exchanges, here’s our reconstruction of what happened.

PFAS bans are here. Outdoor brands now have to explain the tradeoffs.

Growth is cooling, even as participation stays near record highs.

How a local walkout exposed a deeper crisis inside France’s biggest gym chain.

A worker-owned gym network bets on shared power, capped pay gaps, and local roots.

A carry-friendly duffel that makes hauling heavy gear surprisingly manageable.

A breathable, forgiving shoe built for long sessions and steady progression.

Ultralight yet fully featured, built for real racks and long days out.

Durable design with added side and rear coverage for real-world climbing days.

A precise, aggressive shoe that rewards clean footwork over brute force.

Are assisted devices making tubes obsolete in climbing gyms worldwide?