When climbing was a fringe sport, the epic tales of achievement were told around the campfire. As the sport continues to grow,... more
Yes, the Olympics are entertainment, but they can also transcend sport. Ukrainian climber Jenya Kazbekova carries a weight few competitors... more
What’s Ashima Shiraishi been up to? Since she was eight, Ashima made waves with staggering ascents beyond her years. In... more
When we think of cutting edge climbing, we think of cutting edge athleticism. But what about the mental side? The... more
Kai Lightner is on a tear. When we last spoke with Kai, his path in professional climbing was unclear. He’d... more
A decade ago, climbing’s most controversial figure wasn’t someone who’d lied, chopped routes, or chipped holds. It was a young... more
Sometimes we all need healthy competition. Last summer Alex, Tommy Caldwell, and Sonnie Trotter hatched a plan – each would... more
When Kris Hampton launched the Power Company, training for climbing was in an awkward adolescence. Research and tactics were woefully... more
News flash: having kids changes things. Paige Claassen and Emily Harrington join Alex to discuss the new normal, reaching limits... more
For the last decade, no climber has moved our sport closer to the future than Adam Ondra. While he’s known... more
We will be back later this spring with all new episodes of Climbing Gold, but in the meantime we wanted... more
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