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Documentary: How Yosemite was created

Yosemite is one of the world’s most iconic climbing destination. John Muir theorized that it was formed by glaciers which […]

Bad Alaska weather? Write a song! The Kichatna Blues debut

Renee Lavergne and Nancy Hansen were stuck in a tent in the Kichatna Mountains of Alaska, in the rain, for […]

New Squamish Crag is Golden Nugget

The Golden Nugget is one of dozens of new crags that have been developed around Squamish the last few seasons. […]

Cosmiques Arete

Chamonix’s famous Cosmique Arete was first climbed by George and Maxwell Finched in August 1911. From Summit Post: The Cosmiques Ridge […]

Anti-Poachers to Receive Climbing Training

The Anamalai Wildlife Sactuary anti-poachers will be trained in rock climbing and rappelling techniques. In 1976, the Anamalai Wildlife Sanctuary […]

Video: Snow bridge collapsing

This snow bridge is on Mount Andromeda in the Columbia icefields. The climbers are students. The scary thing is that […]

Climbing Gear Patents

Here is a collection of climbing gear patents from chocs to cams.          

Video: Compression tips from Jule Wurm

Want to climb compression moves like Jule Wurm? She reveals her training and why it’s important.

Canada’s 2014 Summer Forecast

The summer forecast is calling for a balancing-out of the Canadian climate, from east to west climbers should be celebrating […]

The 2014 Chamonix Mountain Festival

The second annual Chamonix Mountain Festival runs from June 29 to July 6, 2014.   The Chamonix Mountain Festival is a […]