Opinion

A rare ascent of the Cathedral Ledge winter-climbing testpiece Cryokinesis by Jon Nicolodi inspires thoughts on the future ethics of mixed climbing in New Hampshire.

In an industry where the lifeblood is branded content and sponsorships, how do pro climbers maintain their authenticity and still make a living?

Social media has given everyone a platform, and consequently an unvetted chance at fame. It’s not always a good thing.

While climbing can be an incredibly effective tool in finding strength and confidence and community post-trauma, it’s not a miracle-cure for PTSD.

Helmets are effective and easy-to-use pieces of safety gear, but they’re often left on the ground. Why?

If you have a platform, you damn sure better not use it!

Should the pros have a responsibility to document their sends?

Is learning how not to screw up becoming obsolete?

Seven years ago, a lone climber tried to make a difference. He is trying again.

I’m a new convert to deep water soloing (or psicobloc, as they call it across the pond). Here’s why.

The formula is fried. Aren’t there better aspects of climbing we can focus on?