Chris Van Leuven

“I’m inspired to try the hardest things I can do”

I saw a picture of Half Dome in my barber shop and I was like, ‘Where is that?’ I knew I needed to climb it.

Roam online academy provides insight and tips by the best — including Conrad Anker and Jimmy Chin — on climbing, skiing, photography, and more.

Designed for alpine, sport and trad, the Agility 9.1 has an abrasion-resistant sheath and red die that marks the ends

Co-founder Heather Sullivan shares what the non-profit is bringing to Yosemite in 2021 and beyond

Whitney grew up adventuring around Camp 4, learning climbing from her dad — legendary guide and big wall climber Scott Stowe. Today, after helping him recover from a stroke, she’s becoming a leader herself. 

In their second year with the program, Alexa Flower and Jimmy Capangpangan help visitors reduce their environmental impacts on public lands while visiting this top climbing destination

On Jan. 1, Whitmore, born in 1931, passed in a California hospice facility due to complications from Covid-19

Using “built-in cut resistance” technology, the Swift Protect Pro handles like a skinny double or twin rope, but it shines as a single

Last week — with his emotions still stirred up after his 20-hour, 26-minute free ascent of Golden Gate on Nov. 16, Cannon shared his story