A while back we previewed the new Boulder + Lead format, and had some opinions. While I continue to disagree with some of the scoring of the individual events, I…
In the words of Professor Farnsworth, We're free! By that we mean speed climbing is going to get its very own Olympic medals, and then bouldering and sport climbing will…
Climbing competition is threatening to stagnate, and rather than let things slow down, the IFSC is going to roll out new hold and route technology to keep things fresh. New…
Compromise. It's what happens when there are multiple groups with disparate wants or needs, and you must find an equitable solution in the dissonance. The entitled class sometimes whines, and…
As most of you know, climbing has made it to the Big Show that is the Olympics. Most also know that climbing is being given one medal in a combined…
A personal history of my encounters with something unapologetically old school. "You gotta come to this comp. Well, its not a comp. Its an epic. 5 hours man. Routes, slabs,…
So you want to compete? Well, take it from me, it's a good time. I've lost track of how many competitions I've been in over the last 17 years, but…
Hot SendsLaura Rogora - La Gasparata, 5.14c:Not only was this route a first ascent in the La cueva area of Collepardo, Italy, but it is now the hardest first ascent by…
Hot SendsAlex Honnold and Colin Haley - Torre Traverse:After learning how to be a successful alpine climber with Tommy Caldwell by being the first to complete the Fitz Roy Traverse…
Its that time of year again folks, the ABS Nationals. The battle of the elites to see who is the best US-Citizen boulderer, and which three men and women will…