Climbing Magazine

1 week ago | climbing.com | Maya Silver

Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. Every piece of climbing gear comes with a carbon footprint. But some gear is better than others when it comes to its impact on the environment. From belay devices and harnesses made with recycled materials, to chalk that helps keep plastics out of the ocean, here are a few eco-conscious climbing gear picks—and some deals—to choose in honor of Earth Month. 1.

1 week ago | climbing.com | Maya Silver

Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. In early April, the Trump administration imposed new tariffs—taxes on imports—on trading partners worldwide in order to encourage manufacturing at home and recalibrate the scales of global trade in favor of the United States. Needless to stay, the global stock market has been rocky since, leaving consumers and businesses wondering what’s next.

1 week ago | climbing.com | Maya Silver

Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. For the dedicated climber, accommodations are more than just a place to sleep—they’re a crucial part of the experience. The right hostel can connect you with partners, provide local beta, and create an environment where climbing stories flow as freely as the post-send beers.

2 weeks ago | climbing.com | Maya Silver

Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. The International Olympic Committee Board announced this week that it plans to split up the lead and bouldering climbing disciplines in the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles. Compared to Paris 2024,the 2028 Olympics will admit nearly 12% more climbing athletes—76, instead of 68—and offer three additional climbing medals. Forty climbers in Tokyo grew to 68 in Paris.

2 weeks ago | climbing.com | Owen Clarke

Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. Brooke Raboutou has pulled the sword from the stone. On April 8—one day before her 24th birthday—the American announced success on Excalibur, a brutally steep and powerful 9b+ (5.15c) in Drena, Italy. In doing so, Raboutou has joined the slim ranks of 5.15c climbers and become the first woman in history to complete a route at the grade.