Climbing

The 10 Best Recovery Slides and Shoes for Men & Women
The 10 Best Recovery Slides & Shoes High in Style & Comfort

Comfort is king with these design-driven slides made specifically to stimulate muscle recovery and thwart fatigue after a hard day on your feet

Nocs Provisions Field Issue Binoculars Make the Case for Owning Binocs
These New Binoculars Are the Unlikely Gear Upgrade Your Summer Adventures Need

The combo of a lightweight form factor and heavyweight optics make these midsize binoculars perfect for camping, climbing, road trips, and more

The 13 Best Design-Driven Adventure Travel Pants for Any Trip
The 13 Best Design-Driven Adventure Travel Pants for Any Trip

The best breeches for everything from a hut-to-hut mountain adventure to a multi-day foreign city food tour

The 9 Best Rock Climbing Shoes for Every Type of Climber
The 9 Best Rock Climbing Shoes for Every Type of Climber

From the gym to the crag, whether you’re bouldering at your limit or climbing a big wall, these shoes will help you achieve new heights

Where to Find Black-Centered Outdoor Recreation Events Near You
Where to Find Black-Centered Camping, Climbing, Surfing & Other Outdoor Rec Events

Organized and led by Black and BIPOC groups, these community-focused events aim to increase accessibility and diverse participation in the outdoors

Patagonia's Newest UL Puffies Are Its Warmest & Eco-Friendliest Yet
Patagonia's New Downlab UL Puffies Are Its Warmest & Eco-Friendliest Yet

In expanding its ultralight insulation collection geared for alpine climbing, Patagonia made big advances without losing an eye for minimalism

Photo Essay: A Season Ending Summit Attempt of the Grand Teton
18 Film Photos From a Season Ending Summit Attempt of the Wyoming's Grand Teton

With smoke and snow in the air and the climbing season closing, a last minute trip to the top of Wyoming's most iconic peak forces tough decisions

Q&A: Francois Lebeau on Becoming One of Climbing's Top Photographers
Francois Lebeau Talks Rigging Fixed Lines & Photographing Climbers Around the World

The celebrated French Canadian discusses his early days in Montreal, tricks to getting good images outdoors, documenting climbs in iconic destinations

The 10 Best Gym Bags for However & Wherever You Get Fit
The 10 Best Gym Bags for However & Wherever You Get Fit

Whether you're hitting the climbing gym, headed to the track, doing chin-ups on a tree branch or going to Gold's, these bags will get your gear there

Arc'teryx NextGen Climb Commitment Pledges $5M Towards Accessibility
Arc'teryx Commits $5M to Support the Next Generation of Diverse Climbers

The five year plan will offer grants to DEI-focused community organizations, host free climb events and gym-to-crag trips, and support elite climbers

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