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Who are America's greatest climbers: legends and contemporary greats
We take a look at America’s rock stars, individuals that have redefined climbing by achieving feats once though impossible
Are you a "serial returner" of outdoor gear? REI is cracking down on returns as busy holiday shopping period looms
The outdoor brand has informed some members they will no longer be allowed to return or exchange items
The best climbing shoes 2025: get a grip both indoors and out
Our selection of the best climbing shoes for crag days and gym sessions, whether you’re into bouldering, trad or sport climbing
Furious rock climbers up in arms over new climbing ban on world-famous mountain
Climbers will no longer be able to scale Mount Arapiles thanks to an incoming ban
What is an epic in climbing and mountaineering? When things go wrong
Our mountaineering expert considers the epic, taking a look at high-profile cases and detailing how you can avoid being part of one
What are the Piolets d’Or: the checkered history of ‘mountaineering’s Oscars’
Our mountaineering expert takes a look at the Piolets d’Or awards, detailing their history, controversies and the legendary winners of the ‘Golden Ice Axe’
“It was a beautiful moment" – French climbers reveal how they rescued pair stranded at 20,000 feet in Himalayas
American and British climbing partners Michelle Dvorak and Fay Manners found themselves stranded at over 20,000ft without food, climbing gear or shelter
Who are the world’s greatest mountaineers? We look at the story of former greats and up and comers
Our mountaineering expert considers the world’s greatest mountaineers throughout history, as well as casting an eye on those making waves today
