Tasmanian rock climber Ryan Sklenica has been sending hard Squamish routes, from V12 to 5.14, on a consistent basis over the past year. His most recent redpoint was of the famous Cobra Crack 5.14. He’s the second Australian to send the steep finger crack, after Logan...

In recent years, climbers have come a long way in terms of knowledge of overuse injuries, and how to avoid them. I started rock climbing in the early 90s, when training for climbing was something only a handful of us did. When I walk into our gym these days, the scene...

The recent rockfalls in Squamish have decimated trees, left classic routes missing key sections or entire pitches, and left locals wondering what will crumble next. The most recent rockfall included pitches two and three of the Black Dyke route, read more here. The...

With Climbing’s Olympic debut around the corner, many questions will find their answers. The greatest of these surrounds the podium. Will this become the long-predicted coronation of Adam Ondra and Janja Garnbret? Could the Games be so easy to predict? Chae-hyun Seo –...

I interview Garrett Madison, from K2 Base Camp today, July 30, 2021, after his 3rd summit. Discussed his 21 person team summit plus the latest on finding the bodies of the 3 missing winter climbers. And an update on the West Ridge effort - it's not over. Garrett...

Hyalite Canyon in southern Montana is home to over 250 mixed and ice routes up to hundreds of metres long. This past winter, 26-year-old Matt Cornell and his friends added one more, The Rave, a bolt-protected line that climbs predominantly rock, with few sections of...

Top trad climber Hazel Findlay has climbed Muy Caliente! E9 6c, a hard trad route found at Pembroke, Wales. The test-piece line was first climbed by Tim Emmett a decade ago, and has been repeated by a few climbers, including James Pearson and Babsi Zangerl. Emmett and...

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Save your boat from the ravages of nature with a well-fitting boat cover. Phil Sampson picks out 6 of the best options on the market right nowA good boat cover can make all the difference to the state of your cockpit come spring. Photo: AlamyEvery marina has one –...

It’s rock climbing season, which means Canadian access groups will be busy working to educate new climbers on how to be a good steward of the land, while securing access to climbing areas. Marble Canyon: Regarding the gravel pullouts along the side of Highway 99 in...