rock climbing
The 14-Year-Old Female Rock Climbing Phenom
We spent the day with 14-year-old climbing phenom Ashima Shiraishi as she talked about her ambitions and embarrassed grown men in the gym.
360° Deep Water Soloing with Climber Sierra Blair-Coyle
Immerse yourself in a river canyon with climber Sierra Blair-Coyle as she deep water solos in the stunningly beautiful Arizona wilderness.
Free Climbing in Arizona with Sierra Blair-Coyle: The Moment
We traveled to Arizona to meet 21-year-old Sierra Blair-Coyle who told us about her love for climbing and how she returned to the sport after a back injury that almost ended her career.
Sasha DiGiulian’s Bid to Join the Eiger’s Most Exclusive (All-Male) Club
DiGiulian earned her stripes in the climbing gym. Now she’s attempting one of the hardest routes in the Alps. If she's successful, she'll be the first woman to bag the ascent. Not everyone is convinced she belongs there.
Rock Climbing, Jet Planes, and the Delicate Art of Technological Redundancy
Why systems fail in unanticipated ways.
Bullet Holes for Handholds
War-torn Lebanon holds the potential for an outdoor industry that could make it a global tourist destination. Rock climbing may be the sport to get it started.
Climb a Mountain With Conrad Anker
What goes through the head of a world-class mountain climber? Watch this video to learn how Conrad Anker deals with his dangerous, demanding profession.
Peter Hoffmeister Lived with Bears in Yosemite and Survived to Write a Book About It
A group of people who call themselves the Dirtbags live illegally in Yosemite National Park. They sleep in caves, rock climb, and steal food. Peter Hoffmeister dropped out of school to join them. The whole time he lived with them he heard stories about...