Climbing Contents Archive

Since I came home from mountain climbing this winter I’ve been trying to regain some rock climbing fitness - sadly, the easiest routes around home that I haven’t done are all 5.14b or harder, which makes the process of building back up feel pretty rough… https://t.co/SXB1KpTk0b

Legendary climber Allen Steck has died. He made the first ascent of the Hummingbird Ridge on Mount Logan and wrote the seminal Fifty Classic Climbs of North America with Steve Roper. Photo by Tom Frost #RIP https://t.co/7bAonSnaag https://t.co/Okvd3O5gEM

This is a tough 14b (8c) that I’ve been working on since I’ve been home - it felt impossible when I started but I’ve been steadily improving on the route. Sadly we’re getting rocked by an epic winter storm so I may not get to try it again before we leave for 6 weeks.

A film from 20 years ago that documents a trip to the Lotus Flower Tower. Worth a watch if you've never seen it https://t.co/PxHqjl2JzY #rockclimbing #canada #sports #mountains #history

Winter isn't over yet! -35 this morning in the Rockies, -20 in Quebec, freezing temps in Squamish and snow in Yosemite. If you're looking for a new super warm layer check out the Gonzo #winter #cold #sports https://t.co/8UVo61JBWx

UIAA monthly newsletter now available: - Impact of warmer winters on ice climbing guides - Accident reporting - Review of UIAA Ice Climbing World Tour - Avalanche transceiver research https://t.co/NH4QC5oDv1 https://t.co/opUUu1QGVK