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John Bachar Free-Soloing 5.12a in Joshua Tree

He was one of America’s most cutting-edge climbers at the peak of his climbing in the 1980s

10 Tips for Your First Alpine Climb

Alpine climbing can bring you to amazing places, but a lot can go wrong so be sure that you’re prepared

Classic Kananaskis Multi-Pitch Rock Climbs

Along the Bighorn Highway west of Calgary are some amazing one-day adventures graded from 5.5 to 5.8

Buyer’s Guide: The Trad Climber

Don’t sacrifice on protection or performance with top picks for trad climbing gear

CONTEST: Win a COROS VERTIX 2 worth $949

Bold innovations and unimaginable advancements to existing features

A Beginner’s Guide to Outdoor Bouldering

From pad management to spotting, some great reminders for the summer bouldering season

Summer Bouldering: How to Beat the Heat

Bouldering outside this summer? Here are some tips to climb harder in rough conditions

How to Become a Multi-Pitch Climber in Ontario

Tips to help you access tall climbs within a six-hour drive of Toronto safely and have fun in 2023

Tips to Start Climbing Outdoors this Summer

“The most dangerous part of sport climbing for some climbers is cleaning the anchors. Learn how to do this without detaching yourself from the climbing rope. Practice it often at a practice station”

It’s Tick Season So Check for Ticks

Climbers have already been finding ticks crawling on gear and clothing in spring 2023