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TNB: No Such Luck
A simple house chore saves the author from being swept away in an avalanche.
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TNB: The Only Blasphemy
John Bachar laces up his boots and cinches the sling on his chalk bag. “Ready?” Only then do I realize he means to climb all two thousand feet solo, without a rope. To save face, I agree, thinking: Well, if he suggests something too crazy, I’ll just draw the line. I was the first to start soloing out at Josh anyhow.
Kenton Cool and Dorje Gylgen Sherpa Summit Nuptse, Everest and Lhotse
British mountaineer Kenton Cool and his longtime climbing partner Dorje Gylgen Sherpa enchained the three peaks of Nuptse (7,861m), Everest (8,848m) and Lhotse (8,516m) in three days.
Updated: Death on El Cap
A fatal accident occurred on El Capitan in Yosemite, California, on May 19. Yosemite park officials have now confirmed that died in a 230-foot fall while trying to climb the Muir Wall.

Today's Videos

John Long Reading The Only Blasphemy
John Long Reading The Only Blasphemy
Three Days with Ethan Pringle
Three Days with Ethan Pringle

Medical Advice

Feet: Toe Fracture
I broke two toes rock climbing a few months back and they have yet to heal. One is looking OK, but the other still has no mobility at the joint closest to the foot. Bending it is painful. Should I get it checked out or be more patient?

Training

Injured? Train Your Core!
I have a recurring elbow injury. I know how to fix it, but how can I stay strong while it’s healing?

Gear Advice

Can I Use Climbing Bolts For Anchors in a Gym?
Climbing bolts are usually really designed for use in concrete, so if your climbing wall is made of cement, you are good to go.

Climb Safe

How To Belay Part 1
No commitment—not even the one to your SO—is as binding as that of the belay. When you hold the rope, your partner’s life is in your hands. Screw up this marriage and you give new meaning to the vow “till death do us part.”

Features

John Long: A Confederacy of Dunces
Navigating Commercial Hoopla On A Bellyful Of Bad Fish
Ice Climbing in Norway with WIll Gadd
World class ice climber Will Gadd journeys to the titanic ice of Norway to establish new routes and learn first hand the hard ethics first established by Henry Barber in the 1970s.
Beth Rodden
I was part of the so-called first generation of kid climbers, which included Chris Sharma, Tommy Caldwell and Katie Brown, among others. Looking back, that was an exciting time. There weren't that many of us. We were just going for it.
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Sicily Limestone in HD by Andrew Burr
Bluewater

Accident Report

STONE NUDES

Gallery images by Dean Fidelman.

Epic Tales

Accident Reports

Gear Reviews

Destinations

Cochamó Madness
2009 season highlighted by the first free ascent of Cerro Capicúa, 4,000-foot 5.12d.

Press Release

Get Digital Accidents in North America FREE!31-Dec-2012

Rock and Ice and the American Alpine Club (AAC) have teamed up to create a new online educationa..

Wild Country Recalls Helium Carabiner31-Dec-2012

Wild Country is issuing a voluntary recall on certain batches of Helium carabiners delivered aft..

Wild Country Recalls Ropeman31-Dec-2012

Wild Country recalled their Ropeman 3 ascender which although passing all required CE EN standards h..

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