Climbing Culture

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…

A roommate and dear friend of mine used to talk both eloquently and incessantly about her Purple Rabbit. She would…

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…

Volume 19 of The Climbing Zine is now ready to preorder. Here’s a look at our cover and the lineup…

I thought that my last column was hard to write, but this one might be even more difficult. Last time I…

The Climbing Zine is proud to announce that Volume 18 is off the printer and will be arriving to subscribers…

Note: this poem is published in Volume 17, now available. Banner photo of the author bouldering in Coopers Rock State…

Say a prayer for those you love and everyone else. That’s what I’ve written on my sleeping pad, and the…