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A climber talks to another climber while motioning to curved holds on a rock face.

4 Ways To Progress As A Climber

Hilary Oliver|April 17, 2019

Here are resources—from guide companies, to books to community connections—to help you build your climbing skills and experience.

Want To Climb In Patagonia, But Feel Intimidated?

Want To Climb In Patagonia, But Feel Intimidated?

Rock climbing in Patagonia isn't just for professional alpinists. These six areas offer plenty of fun routes for beginner to intermediate climbers, too.

REI Introduces Adventures for Pets

REI Introduces Adventures for Pets

Aer Parris|April 1, 2019

Editor's note on April 2, 2019: Alas, REI Pet Ventures is not a new offering for REI, just a little April Fools’ Day fun. For human-powered ...

Best friends Hadley Hammer and Resi Stiegler take in a beautiful view in the mountains.

The Coolest Friendships in the Outdoors

Kade Krichko|March 28, 2019

Whether it’s rock climbing or backcountry skiing, many outdoor sports you simply can’t do alone. Lucky these for these well-known duos, they’ve found a close friend to join in on the adventure.

Steve Swenson, in a yellow helmet, looks up while climbing a corner on Latok I in Pakistan's Karakoram range.

Steve Swenson On Playing The Long Game In The Mountains

Kelly Cordes|March 26, 2019

In his fifth decade of climbing, Swenson is still aiming for unclimbed peaks and finding joy in the process.

Climbers at Brooklyn Boulders in Chicago

The Top 5 Climbing Gyms in Chicago

Seth Putnam|March 21, 2019

REI Outdoor School instructor AJ Velon shares some of the top rock climbing gyms and climbing walls in Chicago. See the full list.

A rock climber on the 1963 American Mount Everest Expedition lounges in a big, red puffy jacket, reading the book "Endurance."

The Best Climbing Books According to AAC Librarians

Eric Rueth|March 19, 2019

The AAC library is packed full of alpine history. Here are the librarians' top picks for mountain stories to get lost in.

Sunglasses, waistpack and climbing rope lay on a mossy log.

Recycled Outdoor Gear: ‘One of the more promising trends’ in Product Development

Aer Parris|March 15, 2019

Recyled gear has been heralded by many in the outdoor industry. We look at the trend and highlight three products that are champions of this effort.

Olivia Hsu reaches dynamically for a hand hold on a steep rock cliff with a green valley stretching out below her.

Olivia Hsu on Why Climbing And Yoga Are a Perfect Match

Yoga can help with flexibility and mental focus for rock climbing. Olivia Hsu shares her favorite climbing-friendly yoga poses.

Brette Harrington climbs a deep crack up a rock wall, high above the ground with a turquoise lake below.

‘The Adventure Side of Climbing’: Brette Harrington’s Alpine Vision

Brette Harrington deals with the loss of her life partner to a climbing accident, and continues to find inspiration pioneering big mountain climbing routes.

Alex Honnold making the first free solo ascent of El Capitan's Freerider in Yosemite National Park, CA. (National Geographic/Jimmy Chin)

Why ‘Free Solo’ Transcended The Climbing Genre

Hilary Oliver|February 24, 2019

Very few rock climbing films have ever been considered for an Academy Award. But a few special ingredients combined to make 'Free Solo' stand apart.

Irene Yee On Busting Myths Of Climbing Photography

Irene Yee On Busting Myths Of Climbing Photography

Hilary Oliver|February 22, 2019

Irene Yee makes a point of shooting photos of women having a blast and trying their hardest—instead of necessarily climbing the most difficult routes.

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