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A Video Ode to the Nylon Climbing Rope

How are climbing ropes made? What can they do? (Answer: incredible things.) How do they do it? GearJunkie digs in, video essay style.

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Ondra Spans the ‘Impossible’ in a Decade: Watch Two Hard Climbs

The world's strongest climber needed a decade to send two routes he once deemed 'impossible.' Watch Adam Ondra manipulate reality in 'Last Great Lines.'

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Canada Ships Boulders Cross-Country for Flatlands Climbers

Come July 2022, a Canadian skatepark will be home to several 13-foot boulders. Calgary climbers, prepare your crashpads.

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Meet the Texas Lady Crushers, Climbing’s Newest Women-Led Group

In the wake of a rapidly accelerating diversity, equity, and inclusion movement in the outdoors, the Texas Lady Crushers took on new meaning.

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Olympic Gold Medalist Janja Garnbret Announces Break From Competition Climbing

After her latest gold medal, the 32-time IFSC winner surprised just about everybody by telling the world she’s taking some time off.

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