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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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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.
Woods and Robinson Send The Ice Knife (V15)
Daniel Woods and Paul Robinson had a stellar day while climbing at Colorado's Guanella Pass on Sunday, with both climbers repeating The Ice Knife (V15).
Weekend Whipper: Groundfall at Frog Buttress
This Weekend Whipper takes us to Queensland, Australia's Frog Buttress. Here, a climber starts up the classic Erg Direct Start grade 22 (5.11), puts in three pieces of protection, and then goes for it. But is the gear good ... ?

Today's Videos

Three Days with Ethan Pringle
Three Days with Ethan Pringle
Jan Hojer Training
Jan Hojer Training

Medical Advice

Hit in the Thigh With a Rock
I was climbing Rainier two weeks ago and took a hit from grapefruit-sized rock. Plunked me in the muscle just above the kneecap. I gutted it out and summited, but it was 18 hours before I was home to ice and elevate it.

Training

Dynamic vs. Static Stretching
Should I only do dynamic mobility exercises as part of my warm-up? Recent studies suggest that static stretches temporarily relax the muscles and redu...

Gear Advice

Can I Resling My Cams Myself?
I use Black Diamond Camalots, but half the time I need to extend the sling with a quickdraw, which is a waste of gear. I’m considering replacing the original single sling with a doubled loop of Spectra cord so I can extend it when I need it. Is that safe?

Climb Safe

Top Roping is Not So Safe
Toproping is so safe it’s virtually foolproof, right? Think again. Just a brief belay lapse can produce high loads, testing the holding power of your gear. Rock and Ice field-tests real-world climbing scenarios.

Features

John Long: A Man for All Seasons
The myth of Oliver Moon changed the face of Yosemite climbing forever.
Limestone Harmony
SEARCHING FOR CONNECTIONS IN LAS VEGAS' NEWEST SPORT-CLIMBING ARENA.
Alex Puccio
The first time Alex Puccio tried to join her climbing team, she didn't get far. Alex, now 17, from McKinney, Texas, had just started climbing at the Exposure gym.
Rock
Comprehensive instruction for learning the ropes.
Sport
Tips for maximizing your performance at the crag.
Trad
Learn to place gear and climb safely on traditional routes.
Bouldering
Amp up your bouldering with the web’s most comprehensive instruction.

How To Climb

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Rock and Ice Issue #209

Rock and Ice Issue #209

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City of Rocks in HD by Nathan Smith
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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