Entries filed under 'Rock Climbing'

Once a Climber, Always a Climber: Fred Beckey Turns 90 and Is Still Getting After It

On January 14, Fred Beckey, an icon in the climbing world, turned 90 years old. Less than 2 weeks earlier, Fred reached the top of Moosedog Tower in Joshua Tree National Park. ...

Posted by Joe P. on January 15, 2013 4:30 PM & Tagged Climbing, Fred Beckey, Rock Climbing and mountaineering | permalink | Comments



'Intrinsic': New Video and Interview Share Climber Chris Sharma's Life in Spain

Chris Sharma is one of the most amazing and well-known rock climbers in the world. Born and raised in Santa Cruz, California, Chris now lives in Spain where he has established a string of 5.15 routes in the area around his home. So we were quite happy when our friends at prAna—one of Chris’s sponsors—let us premier his new video here on The REI Blog. ...

Posted by Steve T on December 3, 2012 2:00 PM & Tagged Chris Sharma, Climbing and Rock Climbing | permalink | Comments



Climbing Legacy of Hueco Rock Ranch to Live On

Here's news all you boulderers and climbers will be happy to hear. The Access Fund and the American Alpine Club (AAC) have partnered to keep the iconic Hueco Rock Ranch in climber-friendly hands with new ownership by the AAC. Located just outside Hueco Tanks State Park and Historic Site near El Paso, Texas, the ranch is the primary spot for climbers to pitch their tents, pay for a bed or hire a guide when visiting the popular climbing destination. The AAC will be dishing out over $15,000 to ...

Posted by Joe P. on July 13, 2012 7:28 PM & Tagged Access Fund, American Alpine Club, Hueco Rock Ranch, Hueco Tanks and Rock Climbing | permalink | Comments



Rock Star: Meet the 87-year-old Legend of the Appalachian Mountain Club

You've likely never heard of Ed Daniels. His photo hasn't graced the cover of Climbing magazine, and he doesn't have a long list of first ascents. But, for more than 4 decades Ed has been a steadfast advocate for the sport he loves, and he has shared his passion with hundreds of beginner climbers. Ed, who recently celebrated his 87th birthday, has been rock climbing for 45 years. During that time he has instructed scores of beginner climbers through classes put on by the Berkshire Chapter of ...

Posted by Joe P. on April 9, 2012 2:36 PM & Tagged AMC, Appalachian Mountain Club, Ed Daniels, Rock Climbing and The Gunks | permalink | Comments



Meet the Man Behind 35 Years of New Climbing Routes

To a select few, the allure of a first ascent is more than an innate curiosity to explore new territory. Deep in an explorer's bones lies a purity of adventure. He or she must go forth and carve a new path to the top. The climbers who possess this trait/curse/gift pave the way for the rest of us. From the greats like Royal Robbins and Yvon Chouinard to the local legends in our own backyard, we humble craggers owe a debt of gratitude to these pioneers. Recently, I was fortunate enough to catch ...

Posted by Dan Holz on July 13, 2011 1:46 PM & Tagged Climbing, Colorado, Devil's Head, Rock Climbing and Tod Anderson | permalink | Comments