Climbing Features

Climbing legend Alex Honnold opens up on what it took to tackle one of the world’s tallest monoliths in his latest project

We speak to Hannah Morris about bouldering, turning up the volume on a voice not everyone wants to hear, and why she chose to focus on the novice climbers out there

Though many Colorado 14ers involve straightforward hiking, some are difficult outings that shouldn’t be attempted without technical climbing expertise and gear

After two fatalities in January, including Julian Sands, a British actor, we ask what makes Mount Baldy so dangerous and consider how to mitigate the risk when climbing it

The imposing rock slabs across the world that require grit, skill and determination to send

A simple guide to respecting the mountain when you’re hiking and mountaineering

Meet one of mountaineering’s most punishing feats, and discover why it’s so complicated to determine what makes a second summit

We walk you through when to replace climbing shoes, how to prolong their shelf life and what to do with your old pair when you’ve upgraded

Climbing is a risky sport – we discuss six of the most common climbing injuries you might incur at the crag, and how to avoid them.

We get to grips with five of the most common rocks for climbing, plus a geologist’s take on what to expect when you start adventuring vertically