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Brandenburg Gate, Climbing, News, Raven Tor, Rock, Will Bosi -

‘Brandenburg Gate’ was the last unfinished project at Raven Tor, England’s most revered sport climbing cliff. On Sunday, Scotsman Will Bosi sent it in short order. Long thought to be at least 9b/5.15b, Bosi graded the route 9a+/5.15a. This season, Will Bosi leveraged the power of youth to send some of Raven Tor’s oldest projects.... Read more »

The post Raven Tor Tear: Bosi Climbs Crag’s Last Open Project, Proposes 9a+ (5.15a) appeared first on GearJunkie.

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Adventure, News, this-week-in-adventure, TWIA -

From the inspiring to the tragic, ‘Adventure News of the Week’ presents a wrap-up of top news in the world of exploration and adventure.

The post Canada’s Big Wins in Mountaineering and MTB, Plus 5 More Stories to Start Your Week appeared first on GearJunkie.

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Lifestyle, News, Nine Arches, Outdoor -

Nine Arches is a new game on Kickstarter that challenges players to choose their own adventures. The catch? The adventures are in real life.

The post Cards for Humanity: Unorthodox Game Sends Players on Real-Life Outdoor Adventures appeared first on GearJunkie.

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emerging, emerginggear, News, Outdoor -

Take a peek at emerging products from the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design.

The post Emerging Gear: Tripod Stove, Marathon Snack Pack, and Glen Plake-Style Skis appeared first on GearJunkie.

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Alpine Climbing, Climbing, Ice, Leave No Trace, News, Rock -

On October 30, two climbers stood atop the north pillar of Tengkangpoche (21,283 ft.) with a proud first ascent. But did they steal gear to do it?

The post Controversy: Himalaya Climbers Raided Cache to Snag Tengkangpoche Ascent appeared first on GearJunkie.

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