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Good Stuff
Quincy Quarries: The Rise, Fall, and (Possible) Rebirth of an Urban Crag
Check out Aaron Gerry's author page.
One Dead, Another Seriously Hurt When Belay Anchor Rips In Eldo
A first-hand account reveals the cause of last week's deadly climbing accident in Eldorado Springs Canyon, Colorado.
This Naked Soloist is Saner Than I Am
It was spring break. My wife had taken the kids to Florida. I felt like a teenager home alone with the keys to the car. The possibilities were dizzying...
What We Should Learn From The Death Of A Child
If climbing isn’t there already, it is fast approaching a perfect storm where there are more climbers than ever who know less than ever about climbing safety.
“I was ready to not be able to climb for the rest of my life”: Jessie Tan, MD, Finds New Perspective
Check out Dave Wetmore's author page.
Love Letters To The Proj
Because let’s be honest: boo number one isn’t your partner.
Seizures and Autism: How Climbing Helped Heal a Family
Check out Richard Stubbs's author page.
Stop The Sexualization Of Female Climbers
During a Bouldering World Cup, inappropriate slow-motion footage of a female athlete was aired. What does it mean for climbing when the IFSC and the climbing community effectively condones the objectification of female athletes?
Barbie May Have Medaled in Sport Climbing At The Olympics, But She Failed Her Belay Test
Mattel launched Sport Climbing Barbie in commemoration of the 2020 Tokyo Games. Barbie just might want to check her knot before heading to the rocks.
The Gumby Guru: Get Rid Of Your Dormant Gear
We all have gear we rarely (or never) use. Donating or selling our used gear is a great way to lower climbing’s financial barriers to entry.
Pro Climber Allison Vest Takes On One Of America’s First 5.14s—And Is The First Woman To Do So
Allison Vest takes on Throwin’ the Houlihan, an infamous Todd Skinner 5.14, and one of the first in the country