We talk traditional rock climbing (i.e. “trad climbing”) with Mark Smiley and Vikki Weldon at the Arc’teryx Climbing Academy. The term “Traditional” rock climbing (or as many often refer to as “Trad”) ...

I’ve never enjoyed walking into a gym. Growing up as a fat kid, I have enough traumatic memories around exercise to fill several therapy sessions. On top of the shame I had around my body, I also have ...

Climbing from such a low altitude to a high one so quickly is a brutal adaptation for anyone's body to experience, and is the primary cause of failure. Climbers heading into high altitudes in the ...

This year could be the year you lead Severe! Whether you’ve been stuck at VDiff for a while or you’re preparing for Mountain Training’s Rock Climbing Instructor qualification, let's find out how to ...

Summiting Mount Kilimanjaro rightfully sits at the top of countless adventurous travelers' bucket lists. The Tanzanian legend tops out at an astounding 19,340 feet, making it the tallest mountain in ...