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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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Daniel Woods Establishes New V14
Daniel Woods has topped out another cutting-edge project in Colorado's Elkland boulders to yield The Purge (V14).
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 ... ?
TNB: No Such Luck
A simple house chore saves the author from being swept away in an avalanche.

Today's Videos

Verdon Dreaming: Monique Forestier Climbing Tom et je Ris (5.14a)
Verdon Dreaming: Monique Forestier Climbing Tom et je Ris (5.14a)
Angie Payne Climbing in Greenland
Angie Payne Climbing in Greenland

Medical Advice

Shoulder: Separation
I've been diagnosed with a grade 3 AC joint separation from a mountain-biking accident. I'm 42 and a serious social rock climber. I've had one orthopedic surgeon recommend I have the operation and another recommend against it. What say you, Dr. J?

Training

Periodized Training For the Year-round Approach
Most long-term training programs attempt to coordinate physical, mental and skill cycles to produce a period of peak performance.

Gear Advice

Are Falls Held or Breaking Strength More Important In a Rope?
Falls held and breaking strength are both important, and ideally a rope will do well in both areas, but there is a lot more to selecting a rope than simply weighing those two factors.

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: The Only Rule That Counts
The greatest riches lie at the end of your dreams
Beyond the Fringe
Looking for scenic beauty, great weather and even better rock?

Put Northern California on your road-trip radar.
Climbing World Mourns Todd Skinner
The climbing world lost a visionary adventurer and buckaroo when Todd Skinner died on October 23 in Yosemite National Park, descending from the Leaning Tower.
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.
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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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Frying Pan Crag, Colorado
Bluewater

Accident Report

STONE NUDES

Gallery images by Dean Fidelman.

Epic Tales

Accident Reports

Gear Reviews

Destinations

Tuff Love
The Owens River Gorge is vast, bullet and the best sport-climbing venue in California. So how did it fall by the wayside and why is it just now coming back?

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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