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Arctic Ascent With Alex Honnold

Who is Alex Honnold? The life of the world’s most famous rock climber

By Alex Foxfield published

We take a look at the extraordinary life of Alex Honnold, one of the world’s greatest ever climbers

Climbing & Mountaineering
rock climbing techniques: rock climber

What is free soloing? We take a look into the fraught phenomenon

By Alex Foxfield published

Our climbing expert looks into the history of free soloing, considers how dangerous it is and explains what sets it apart from free climbing

Climbing & Mountaineering
El Capitan in Yosemite

"I was sad to feel I've slipped from my peak" – has Tommy Caldwell finally come back down to earth?

By Julia Clarke published

The climber revealed failure to send on El Cap this week

Climbing & Mountaineering
El Capitan in Yosemite

"His diet of meat, salt, and water seems to have given him unusual strength" – Yosemite speed climber crushes El Cap record

By Julia Clarke published

Nick Ehman is the first to solo aid climb The Nose in under five hours

Climbing Records
A rainbow emerges from the mist at the base of Bridal Veil Falls in California's Yosemite National Park

The 5 best waterfall hikes in Yosemite National Park

By Julia Clarke published

The best waterfall hikes in Yosemite National Park take you through soaking mist, rainbows and up steep granite scrambles

Routes
Light effect on El Capitan, Yosemite

15 amazing Yosemite National Park facts

By Julia Clarke published

These 15 amazing Yosemite National Park facts are bound to have you planning your itinerary for your first (or next) visit to this spellbinding natural wonder

National Parks & Monuments
Rock climber at sunset in Yosemite

Rock climbing in Yosemite: the nuts and bolts

By Julia Clarke last updated

We answer your questions on rock climbing in Yosemite, from how hard it really is, to what you’ll need and where to go for your first time

Climbing & Mountaineering