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Feb 12, 2026 · While definitions of what constitutes a “trad” climb vary, at the very least, Drifter’s Escape features some of the hardest trad climbing on the planet, with two V11 cruxes.

Dec 8, 2025 · In an effort to find the best climbing harness available, we put a range of them—from fast-and-light alpine options to feature-heavy big wall offerings—to the test this year, taking them on trips …

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In this Weekend Whipper, a Joshua Tree climber rips a brass nut and survives a close call with the ground.

Sep 19, 2025 · We tested 42 pair of climbing pants on sport pitches, boulders, multi-pitch climbs, gym routes, and more. These pairs topped the rest.