“from being a beginner to becoming the best climber in the world. Ten years, tragically cut short.” By 1980 Sorenson had become engaged to a young, equally devout woman. Sorenson told his ...

Joe Brown: Legendary climber best known for being the first to summit Kanchenjunga, along with George Band, in 1955. Jerry Moffat: At one point regarded the world’s greatest climber, Moffat was ...

Parallel World — one of the most grueling drytooling routes a climber could tackle. Few attempt the D15+/D16 route, and an even fewer number are successful. Loc ...

All the Latest Game Footage and Images from Thigh Climbers Play as some of the world's best thigh climbers who have mastered the art of squeezing metal poles between their legs and launching ...

Alex Honnold free solo climbing El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. (National Geographic/Jimmy Chin) 1. Take incremental steps to broaden your comfort zone Talking about “overcoming fear" is ...

Whether they’re scaling crags, tackling airy ridge-lines, or simply hanging about at the bouldering gym, climbers are a unique bunch with pretty specialised needs. Getting the best gifts for ...

The 2025 UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup is on track to hit Edmonton, Canada on Feb. 27. The competition will showcase nearly 80 top athletes from 14 countries, all of whom are fighting for the World ...

But their 20/200 vision hasn’t stopped Poston from emerging as a world ... show them the best way to move up the wall is what’s most rewarding.” Linn and Cornell have been climbing together ...