Extreme climbing

The abrupt move stunned the outdoor industry and infuriated climbers, but it wasn't necessarily a bad choice.

Ironing is part of life and we generally do it in the comforts of our own homes. Well, most of us do. There are some individuals who prefer to do it from places like a high cliff or a high mountain. No, it's not a joke, people do this kind of stuff. Twitter Welcome to the world of extreme ironing. Yes as the name suggests, it combines the thrills of an extreme outdoor activity with the satisfaction of a well-pressed shirt. So what is it exactly? Simple, people take their iron set and go to…

"Lucho shouldn’t be up here. Not because this particular situation is dangerous (it is), but because it’s a miracle that he isn’t in prison."

A fiercely loyal community of climbers has been puzzling over the boulders for decades, the sport evolving as they devise new challenges.

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Torres del Paine, Patagonia Photo by © Villanueva archive Sean Villanueva O’Driscoll climbing in Patagonia

With a renewed appreciation for climbing, BD Athlete Babsi Zangerl came out of quarantine to send some of the hardest routes in Austria. Check out this interview and learn why Babsi is more motivated than ever.

Alex Hohnold, no ropes

Free Solo with Alex Honnold

Werner Braun soloing with a boombox, early 80's I think? Yosemite, CA.

Improve your rock climbing and minimize injuries with the best stretches for rock climbing. Includes rock climbing stretches for the arms, groin and hamstrings.

Nancy Nguyen on Jedi Mind Tricks, a V4 highball boulder in the Buttermilks near Bishop photo: Aaron Schmidt

Alex Honnold is an American Rock Climber from Sacramento, United States. As of May 2024, Alex Honnold net worth is more than $2 million.