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Climbing Checklist: Sport, Gym, Bouldering, and Trad

There’s nothing worse than forgetting crucial gear when you’re on a climbing trip. That’s why we made this handy, printable climbing checklist for...

Getting Started At A Climbing Gym

Bethany Clarke, a new climber, shares what to expect on your first visit to the climbing gym.

Our May Roundup

Our monthly digest of the best stories from the backcountry and beyond.

Off The Wall: Training For Climbers

Strength, mobility, and recovery ideas for rock climbers.

A Climbing Trip To Greece

Climber and writer Ali Lev takes us through her recommendations for your next climbing trip to Greece, from where to climb to what gear to pack.

SLAQC Lifts Up Salt Lake's Queer Community

We interviewed three members of the Salt Lake Area Queer Climbers (SLAQC), a Utah-based group for the LGBTQIA+ community.

Our August Roundup

Some of the stories we're following this month.

From Foster Homes To Multi-Sport Athlete

Through the National Ability Center’s X-treme Adventure Camp, one teen with spina bifida finds freedom through rock climbing, skiing, horseback...

The Best Van Life Destinations With @WhereToWillie

Van life adventurer @WhereToWillie shares his three favorite wilderness locations from the Bugaboos to Baja.

How To Choose Water Filters & Treatments

By bringing water filters and treatments along on your off-grid adventures, ensure you always have potable water to stay hydrated on the move.

Our April Roundup

Our monthly roundup of the best from the Backcountry and beyond.

The Roundup

Backcountry’s monthly roundup of the best from the backcountry and beyond.