How To Pull Off a Solo Climbing Road Trip Paulina Dao|August 2, 2019 No travel buddies? No problem. Here’s how to plan a trip and meet people along the way.
The Future Of Climbing Areas Julie Ellison|July 30, 2019 Here are five popular destinations where climbers and land managers are taking action to mitigate impacts on their local crags.
Why I Always Wear My Climbing Helmet BJ Sbarra|December 18, 2018 People used to call me "Sketchmo." But the more experience I get, the more often I find myself wearing a climbing helmet.
Dos and Don’ts for Taking A Friend Climbing For The First Time Hilary Oliver|December 6, 2018 Want to introduce a friend to climbing? Here are five ways to help make sure they have a great time—and want to come back for more.
Want To Build Climbing Skills? Quit Maxing Out Every Training Session Hilary Oliver|November 29, 2018 Sure, it feels good to know you tried your hardest—but you could actually be holding yourself back.
How Many Quickdraws Do I Need? Joe Pasteris|December 14, 2017 The number of quickdraws you need varies based on the climb, but most sport climbing routes can be led with 12 or fewer. Learn more on the Co-op Journal.
Kentucky Prime Time Shannon Davis|May 19, 2017 How one Israeli climber came to the Red to push grades and learned how to just enjoy the moment in the process Tell us about yourself. ...
Time in the Red: Reaching for 5.14 Alton Richardson|May 18, 2017 Inbal Katznelson is an elite Israeli climber's first U.S. climbing trip challenges her expectations.
The Redpoint Clinic Every Climber Should Take Corey Buhay|April 7, 2017 How one climber bumped her redpoint grade three letters in one weekend I’d always been a trad climber, and as someone whose daydreams wer...
Watch Margo Hayes on La Rambla (5.15a) REI Staff|March 9, 2017 The Emotional Moment She Sent At 19 years old, Margo Hayes made history when she became the first woman to climb a confirmed 9a+/5.15a wi...
La Peña de Bernal: Mexico’s (other) Winter Hotspot Michelle Wallace|March 3, 2017 Learn the thrill of peña de bernal climbing in Mexico's winter hotspot. Read our guide on REI's blog and plan your next adventure today!
Prevent Cratering: Close the System Dougald MacDonald|November 4, 2016 Here’s one of the best things you can do to prevent lowering accidents while single-pitch climbing Of all the safety steps you take while...
