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Alpinist Kevin Cooper Injured in Scaffolding Fall: How You Can Help

After suffering a multitude of injuries—including to his head, chest, and back—and with medical bills piling up, Kevin Cooper could use financial help from the climbing community

All in One Place: Cartoonist Tami Knight Publishes Omnibus

Featuring 215 comics, Secret Plans: Vol. III: 40+ Years of Cartoons for Climbers is available now

Interview with Alastair Lee on His Coffee Table Book Exposed – Leo Houlding

Published Nov. 21, limited copies are going fast

Chris Sharma Talks About Hard Deep Water Soloing

Sharma recounts the adventure and dedication required to establish his hardest DWS yet

Now Available: Posters of First NIAD (Nose in a Day)

I spoke with photographer Mike White to learn more about this historic image

Leo Houlding Climbs El Cap with his Family During a One-Year World-Wide Adventure

“Hanging out with the family in my favorite place, watching the kids embrace the epic exposure and challenge of the Captain was up there with my most memorable climbs. The snowstorm was the icing on the cake!” — Leo Houlding

Matilda Söderlund: Her Journey from World Cups to Questing up Yosemite Big Walls

Over a rainy day in the Sierra foothills, Söderlund shares what drives her to climb hard

Cliffhanger Guides Hosting Upcoming Joshua Tree Bouldering and Conservation Event

Guide service owner Seth Zaharias reached out to share details of this one-of-a-kind comp

Connor Herson Tears it Up in Yosemite, Authors New Route on the Rostrum

Within the same week as his ascent of 5.14c Magic Line, Connor Herson, along with Tom Herbert and Bill Dabbert, linked existing and new terrain to establish Resurrection

Dirt Worm: New Route on Upper Yosemite Falls Wall

Using up to 30 beaks on a single pitch and, at times, nine-inch cams, Taylor Martin navigated her way up her second new route of the season