It's no wonder many of the planet's greatest rock climbers are American. This vast nation contains more than its fair share of world-class climbing venues, from the big walls of Yosemite Valley and ...

Female mountain climbers face more obstacles than men when climbing the Himalayan mountain K2, but they choose to do so anyway for the thrill it provides, according to Jennifer Jordan, a journalist ...

US rock climber becomes first woman to scale 'El Capitan' formation's toughest route. Sasha DiGiulian, 33, has become the first woman to free climb the longest route on Yosemite's El Capitan, ...

If the average American is able to name a professional rock climber, it’s more than likely Alex Honnold or Tommy Caldwell. Considering that both climbers have starred in award-winning documentaries ...

In Women Who Dare: North America’s Most Inspiring Rock Climbers, renowned adventure photojournalist and Salt Lake City resident Chris Noble celebrates women’s athleticism in both word and photo. Noble ...

Chalk dusted climbers' heads as their competitors reached higher and higher. About 35 climbers competed in the annual Rock the Rec, a rock climbing competition held Sunday at the University of Montana ...

The sport doesn’t just have physical benefits—it’s a mental game. “Rock climbing fires every system of the body and mind.” A man boulders to the top of the Aguille de Joshua Tree in Joshua Tree ...

When entering the Ropes Room at Hoosier Heights Bloomington on Thursday, climbers saw a different scene than usual. Preparing for the Red Bull Ibiza Royale competition, they were greeted by a DJ ...

If you've watched Free Solo, where professional climber Alex Honnold scales the mighty El Capitan in Yosemite National Park (one of the toughest climbs in the world) without any ropes, you'll know the ...