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Climbing, Where to Go

Climbing on California's Lost Coast

By Mike Rougeux - May 9th, 2008

A three day weekend and some beach bouldering to be had finds climbers traveling to the Lost Coast in Northern California.

Climbing in Kentucky's Red River Gorge

By Drew D. Peterson - October 21st, 2007

In withering heat and humidity, our climbing reporter samples the steep sport climbing at the Red River Gorge.

Heaps Canyon: A Technical Canyoneering Classic

By Andrew McLean - August 29th, 2007

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.

Next Weekend: Devils Tower and Oregon's Big Dunes

By Jim Gorman - October 16th, 2006

What to do for late summer: Surf a dune, huck a rapid, dive a wreck - action-pack your summer. A National Geographic Adventure article.

New Route on Cerro Torre

By Stephen Koch - February 14th, 2006

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.

Railay After the Wave

By James Martin - July 26th, 2005

Some of Thailand's favorite climbing areas escaped the full force of the tsunami, and have long since welcomed back their international friends

Jackrabbit Trail (#2)

By Nancy Prichard - April 11th, 2003

New York's Jackrabbit Trail in Adirondack State Park is a multi-activity, multi-season destination.

Black Dike

By Nancy Prichard - November 20th, 2002

New Hampshire's 500-foot Black Dike is a challenging start to the ice climbing season.

Top 10 Ice Climbs in the Northeast

By S. Peter Lewis - October 8th, 2001

Tick off the ice routes on this list and you will have sampled Northeast ice climbing at its very best.

Key Hole Route, Longs Peak

By Nancy Prichard - October 8th, 2001

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.

Joshua Tree National Monument

By Nancy Prichard - October 8th, 2001

A favorite climbing destination worldwide, Joshua Tree offers classic routes for moderate to experienced climbers.

Collegiate Peaks Wilderness

By Nancy Prichard - October 8th, 2001

The Missouri Gulch Trail in Collegiate Peaks Wilderness is a spectacular and pristine destination for both hikers and climbers.

Spring into Yosemite

By Nancy Prichard - August 2nd, 2000

Summer in the valley means queuing for routes, heat and busloads of tourists. Beat the rush.

Pacific Northwest's Triple Crown

By Nancy Prichard - August 2nd, 2000

Cragging at Smith Rock, Oregon; Leavenworth, Washington; and City of Rocks, Idaho.

Joshua Tree: A Climbing Mecca

By John Sterling - August 2nd, 2000

An April journey to Joshua Tree National Park is an annual rite of spring for most West Coast climbers.

Beat the Summer Heat

By Nancy Prichard - August 2nd, 2000

Climbing destinations that guarantee summer breezes and no crowds.

Slipping Through the Slots at Antelope Canyon

By George Stocking - August 2nd, 2000

Canyoneering through a subterranean wonderland.

Hueco Tanks

By C.J. King - August 2nd, 2000

Named for the large geologic formations in the rock, Hueco offers climbing and world class bouldering for climbers of any ability.

Baboquivari: Scaling a Legend

By Chris Gould - August 2nd, 2000

Baboquivari--home to the best backcountry rock climbing in Arizona, include grade 6 aid routes and uncountable views.

Three Great Climbing Destinations in the Wild West

By Nancy Prichard - August 2nd, 2000

Climbing destinations in Wyoming, Colorado, and Kentucky.

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