All the beta for easy-access sport climbing that’s just a stone’s throw from Medford.

Meet Flash Foxy, a climbing and running community for women and genderqueer people.

How helicopter crash survivor and adaptive mountaineering athlete Kirstie Ennis redefines limits, partners with non

From its Dr. Seuss-like namesake trees and reliably spectacular sunsets to an area named (without exaggeration) Won

Head to these 4 local-favorite bouldering locations that offer the best of Long Island’s unique geology.

Zion National Park in southern Utah is known for its cream, pink, and red cliffs, otherworldly slot canyons, and th

As beloved for its graffiti as for its climbing routes, Quincy Quarries is attracting a new brand of adventurer.

Ready for your first alpine climb? These 6 summit routes top some of the most iconic, beginner-friendly peaks in th

The Rocky Mountains are a truly wild landscape: postcard-pretty and ruggedly unforgiving all at once. The range’s e

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The tallest waterfalls in North America. Miles and miles of glacier-polished granite. The world’s most massive tree

Check out the best bouldering havens within a one-hour striking distance of the city.

Go bouldering in beauty alongside a whitewater river.

To celebrate Pride Month this June, Public Lands is highlighting the stories and efforts of outdoor advocates who p

Why splitboard-mountaineering pro and former Navy SEAL Josh Jespersen fights to save public lands and works to shar

Find adventure at this stunning, yet sparsely visited Colorado park.

Gear up and get climbing with these equipment essentials for every level.

Adaptive climbing coach Craig DeMartino explains how climbing can help open the door to a fuller life.

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Your guide to climbing southern Oregon’s popular Rattlesnake crag.

Climb 1,000-foot walls, domes, and granite spires in this Northern California adventure wonderland.

A guide to the most classic routes and climbing areas in this stunning national park.

Find quality stone and plentiful top-rope routes just an hour’s drive from New York City.

How to find amazing rock climbing areas along America’s most scenic parkway.

Mountain travel is a complex but immensely rewarding endeavor. Here’s everything you need to know to get started.

Find solitude and adventure at these 5 underrated bouldering zones.

Find your new home-away-from-home at these 5 top-tier climbing gyms.

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Climbing can have huge social, mental, and physical benefits for kids. Here’s how to get them started.

Tips on reducing your impact on public lands from Yosemite climbing advocate Ken Yager, who organizes the removal o

Smack-dab in the middle of bustling Richmond, Va., James River Park opens up 600 acres of outdoor playground to res

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Wander amid hardwood forest and cascading waterfalls in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Consider these simple, one-person sleeping shells when you’re going extra light, or needing the added assurance of

How to find world-class cliffs in New Hampshire’s White Mountains.

Adventure photographer Irene “Lady Lockoff” Yee opens up about capturing the empowering magic of climbing, and insp

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How climbing great Lynn Hill empowers women, kids and non-traditional athletes to see past limits by embracing natu

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