How Professional Climber Heidi Wirtz is Sharing Her Love of Travel and Adventure Chris Van Leuven|June 13, 2018 You might know her for holding the women’s speed-climbing record on The Nose (5.9 C2) on El Capitan from 2004 to 2011. Today, Heidi Wirtz, 47—who’s still a devoted climber—is building an international recreation business with an emphasis on personal growth through climbing and yoga.
Honnold and Caldwell Crush the Nose Record. Again. And Again. Aer Parris|May 30, 2018 Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell do the unthinkable—again. This morning they climbed the famed Nose on El Capitan in a record-setting time. The Nose is an incredible 2,900 feet tall, rated to 5.14a (really hard). They did it in just 2 hours, 10 minutes and 15 seconds.
Meet the Women Who Are Helping Create a More Inclusive Climbing Community Julie Ellison|May 30, 2018 Editor's note: REI is a sponsor of both of Flash Foxy's Women's Climbing Festivals this year: Bishop on March 22-24, 2019 and Chattanooga (d...
New Backcountry Trail Opens in Hickory Nut Gorge Graham Averill|May 18, 2018 Weed Patch Mountain Trail is a brand new 8.6-mile (one way) romp through some of Hickory Nut Gorge’s wildest terrain, connecting Buffalo Creek Park, which already has a 3.5-mile mountain bike loop, with Eagle Rock, a climbing crag on the north side of Rumbling Bald Mountain inside Chimney Rock State Park.
Climb the Hill: Climbers Speak Up for Public Lands Aer Parris|May 16, 2018 Professional climbers, outdoor advocates and lawmakers alike are making a renewed push for simplifying access to the outdoors through the Re...
Mountaineering Tips from Professional Guides Charlotte Austin|May 4, 2018 Four of our favorite mountain guides share their top season-specific tips for your spring mountaineering adventures.
Tommy Caldwell Talks Public Lands, His New Film and Parenting Aer Parris|April 19, 2018 Tommy Caldwell hardly needs an introduction. Most well-known for his free climb of the Dawn Wall in 2015, Tommy, aged 39, has also made first ascents of some of the hardest sport routes in the United States, written a book, The Push, and survived kidnapping by rebels in Kyrgyzstan in 2000.
7 of the Best Rock Climbing and Bouldering Areas Near Atlanta Kristen Arendt|April 16, 2018 With scenic settings that can be accessed nearly every month of the year, Atlanta offers a unique mix of challenging routes, beginner-friendly top ropes and excellent bouldering opportunities for climbers. Check out these seven areas on your next Atlanta rock climbing adventure.
Is this Van-Dwelling Yosemite-Fiend Climbing’s Next Great Photographer? Leslie Hittmeier|April 13, 2018 Montanan Drew Smith recently landed one of climbing's most-coveted positions. This is his story.
The Evolving Role Of The Professional Outdoor Athlete Morgan Sjogren|April 4, 2018 What exactly is the job description of a professional athlete today? Alex Honnold, Caroline Gleich and Clare Gallagher share their perspectives.
Kai Lightner’s Journey to The Top Kai Lightner|March 13, 2018 The 18-year-old professional climber reflects on the obstacles he has overcome as he works toward his dream.
I Would But: I Am the Only Person of Color Ambreen Tariq|February 22, 2018 Ambreen Tariq, founder of @BrownPeopleCamping, shares how she is overcoming the “minority barrier" in the outdoors and hopes to inspire others.
