Climbing Culture

Once upon a time, my crew was wild AF. And that wildness would often come to a climax on Thanksgiving,…

The Climbing Zine creates stories for all our readers; whether you’re able to pay to read them or not. Most…

What once started as a stapled together black and white zine has turned into a worldwide leading climbing publication. And,…

Introducing a new package for those of you who MUST have “Everything Climbing Zine“. Here’s a list of what is…

There’s a lot to write about these days, yet I’m sure I’m not alone in struggling to find the motivation…

Everything come back around full circle Why do lies sound pleasant but the truth hurtful? Everybody gotta cry once in…

A new sport is captivating the nation, smash climbing records, and overcoming the issue of being old and washed up.…

You, outdoor recreator, are probably quite educated: bachelor’s degree, possibly a master’s degree or PhD. You wore a cap and…

Although the issue was delayed by COVID, we’re proud to announce that Volume 19 is now off the press. Banner…

An Open Letter to the Buttermilks by Georgie Abel Photos by Tristan Greszko Dear person who climbed the Peabody boulders at…

Humbled The cam lobes slide in the fissure as I test it, useless. This dark, metamorphic rock, tortured entrails of…

“Oh you feel and you taste it and you want to go higher. So what do you do? And so…

In the mail that day came The Climbing Zine. It was addressed to Alyssa. I knew she wouldn’t mind me…

When I heard that Jim Bridwell had died, my first thought was, I bet even he didn’t think he’d live…

Check out our latest film from Luke Mehall and Jake Burchmore. Dedicated to Mehall’s fiancee Amber DeHerrera and all the…