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In 2002, Craig DeMartino miraculously survived a 100-foot fall after a miscommunication with his climbing partner. Watch the video above to hear his story.
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An interview with climber, writer and public speaker Jim Davidson… Read the rest
As an adventure journalist, I have the opportunity to meet some amazing people. And it was through the magic of social media that I became friends with climber, writer and public speaker Jim Davidson. We first got acquainted on Facebook.
An Austrian climber was climbing the El Capitan cliff at Yosemite National Park when he fell and his climbing rope sliced his thumb clean off, “sending it flying into thin air,” according to KTLA.
But he wasn’t thumbless for long, because his climbing partner quickly spotted the thumb on a… Read the rest
Colorado based climber, Matt Samet has written for the climbing community for over a decade, so he understands the unique language climbers use—both to keep each other safe and to describe routes. In his book, Climbing Dictionary… Read the rest, he offers an alphabetical guide to holds, climbing styles, rock features, gear,
Ron Kauk is one of the best known climbers in Yosemite Valley. He was among that early generation of big wall pioneers that set the standards and established the major routes that are still popular today. Since 1974, he’s been a regular in the Yosemite climbing community. Having made the… Read the rest
Thanks to the Adventure Blog and Adventure Journal for sharing this awesome video of Ueli Steck doing a solo, speed attempt on la Ginat, a 13,123-foot peak.
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The fall adventure movie season kicks off in Boulder next week with the Reel Rock Film Tour. A collaboration between Colorado’s Sender Films and Big Up Productions of New York, Reel Rock is an inspiring international event that brings together local outdoor enthusiasts to revel in the sport of climbing.… Read the rest
A treat for your holiday weekend: an awesome video from Camp 4 Collective of Dean Potter on his Yosemite Falls high line.
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Many of us have a deep fascination with rock climbers. Big wall climbers in particular captivate our wonder and attention as we marvel at their daring feats of courage. And in the movie Alone on the Wall… Read the rest from Sender Films, fans are introduced to a new breed of climber and
What’s more frightening than climbing a rock face seemingly protected by only a rope? Falling from said rock face, having to rely on your rope to catch you.
From Jon: (skip to 1:14 for some swinging action.)
From Mark: (pulled along.)
From Sean: (gravity sucks.)… Read the rest
When living life with an adventurous spirit, it’s difficult to have an average, boring day. Climbing is no exception.
Scaling a rock face can make one feel as awesome and powerful as Spiderman and taking on a mountain leaves one feeling like they can accomplish anything.
Anatoli Boukreev, the late… Read the rest
For most of us, to climb Mt. Everest would be an extraordinary accomplishment, but imagine scaling the mountain at the ripe young age of thirteen. For anyone who doubts the possibility of reaching this goal at such a young age, think again: On Saturday, 13-year-old Jordan Romero from Big Bear… Read the rest
Over the weekend Chad Kellogg, a 38-year-old American climber, embarked on an ultimate human-powered adventure. His goal: set a new speed record ascent of colossal, 29,029-foot Mt. Everest without the aid of oxygen or Sherpas.
To attempt something this epic requires an incredible amount of will, drive and focus. Climbing… Read the rest
