A three day weekend and some beach bouldering to be had finds climbers traveling to the Lost Coast in Northern California.
In withering heat and humidity, our climbing reporter samples the steep sport climbing at the Red River Gorge.
Slot canyons exist all over the world, but there's nowhere on earth
that can match the quantity and quality of the classic slots of
Southern Utah.
What to do for late summer: Surf a dune, huck a rapid, dive a wreck - action-pack your summer. A National Geographic Adventure article.
Stephen Koch, describes a new route that he, Dean Potter, and Marko Prezelj established last month on the daunting spire of Argentina's Cerro Torre.
Some of Thailand's favorite climbing areas escaped the full force of the tsunami, and have long since welcomed back their international friends
New York's Jackrabbit Trail in Adirondack State Park is a multi-activity, multi-season destination.
New Hampshire's 500-foot Black Dike is a challenging start to the ice climbing season.
Tick off the ice routes on this list and you will have sampled Northeast ice climbing at its very best.
Hikers and mountaineers from all over the world flock to Rocky Mountain National Park to ascend beautiful and challenging mountains. The grand prize is the 14,255-foot Longs Peak.
A favorite climbing destination worldwide, Joshua Tree offers classic routes for moderate to experienced climbers.
The Missouri Gulch Trail in Collegiate Peaks Wilderness is a spectacular and pristine destination for both hikers and climbers.
Summer in the valley means queuing for routes, heat and busloads of tourists. Beat the rush.
Cragging at Smith Rock, Oregon; Leavenworth, Washington; and City of Rocks, Idaho.
An April journey to Joshua Tree National Park is an annual rite of spring for most West Coast climbers.
Climbing destinations that guarantee summer breezes and no crowds.
Canyoneering through a subterranean wonderland.
Named for the large geologic formations in the rock, Hueco offers climbing and world class bouldering for climbers of any ability.
Baboquivari--home to the best backcountry rock climbing in Arizona, include grade 6 aid routes and uncountable views.
Climbing destinations in Wyoming, Colorado, and Kentucky.