Parallel Traditions by Angela Lee
The Korean folklore goes: the Creator called upon all domes and boulders of Korea to gather up north, where they…
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Close Calls, Core Shots, and Space Shots by Amanda Kiessel
It was getting dark, and I was wedged hot dog–style in a two-man tent between two college boys who hadn’t…
Texas Tower Redux by Josh Smith
Think back over your climbing career. I bet you’ll find a climb—or two—that define you. These won’t be your hardest…
Show Up As You Are: The Rise of a Routesetter by Devin Dabney
The Factory Bouldering Gym in Orange, California, was by no means small, but it felt small that day. In addition…
Not for Me to Wonder Why: An Early Ascent of The Naked Edge with Layton Kor by Pat Ament
“I am glad / For every thought that puts my memory / On my past time.” —Michelangelo This piece…