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Wild New Big Walls Climbed in Northern Canada

Several routes up to 650 metres tall and 5.11 were established during a good weather window

Gus Ryan Free-Solos Zombie Roof in Squamish

Peter Croft was the first climber to free-solo the famous 5.12+ roof crack back in the 1980s

Climber Survives Free-Solo Fall in Colorado

The climber suffered several injuries before rescuers transported him down the Second Flatiron to a waiting ambulance

Ines Papert and Luka Lindic Open 12-Pitch 5.13b

The two top climbers made the first ascent in 2020, but conditions prevented them from freeing every pitch

CAMP T-Dry Crampons Excel on Steep Rock

The Camp T-Dry are one of the best crampons for steep drytooling in caves

This Skier’s Ambitious Goal Will Get You Stoked on Winter

This mountain guide has first ascents and descents to his name, but his next goal pushes the limits even farther

A New Ice Route Was Just Climbed in the Canadian Rockies

While it’s been a slow start to the ice season, two climbers are celebrating after making the first ascent of a route found on a remote wall on Mount Bourgeau

The Best Crampons for the 2022/2023 Ice Season

Having the right crampon can reduce calf pump, improve balance and increase confidence on steep winter terrain

And the 2022 Banff Mountain Film Festival Award Goes To…

It was a week of inspiring films, presentations and stoke from people near and far

Canada Has a New 5.15a as Miles Adamson Climbs Semantics

The vertical and very technical route took Adamson several seasons to complete. It’s the fourth 5.15 climbed in the Canadian Rockies