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Cerro Torre: Compressor Route Free Climbed (Twice) and Bolts Chopped
Hayden Kennedy and Jason Kruk have (mostly) free climbed the Southeast Ridge of Cerro Torre in Patagonia roughly following the historic Compressor Route.
2 weeks 11 hours ago
Going Big in 2012!
Two year-old climber tops out on Dreamtime (V15) and other news we expect to report in 2012.
5 weeks 4 days ago
A Slippery Slope: the future of Horse Pens 40
Our deep south correspondents fill us in on the Slope 'n Slide 2011 fundraiser and the future of climbing at HP40.
18 weeks 6 days ago
Local Crags: A Change of Pace
The best crag is the one that is a stone’s throw away from your door.
23 weeks 2 days ago
Adopt a Gym Rat
A climbing mentorship will allow seasoned outdoor climbers the opportunity to guide/direct new climbers.
31 weeks 12 hours ago
The Growing Popularity of Climbing is Creating Access Issues
Climbing is growing, whether you find that to be a positive or negative thing is a different story.
36 weeks 1 day ago
The Never Ending Story... of Grades.
It is safe to say that most people don’t understand our grading system. Who would?
39 weeks 15 hours ago
Calling out “The Dab”
To help draw a line in the sand, DPM has created a survey that will allow you to understand your level of commitment to the word “dab” and your place in climbing social structure.
42 weeks 16 hours ago
Cover Your Tracks!
Secret areas slowly seem to be dying off due to the internet, Google Maps, and loose lips. Because of this fact, many climbers are now going through extraordinary measures to protect their private bouldering crags.
45 weeks 3 days ago
Walk the Line
Lately, several controversial ascents have been the fodder for internet gossip and mud-slinging.
49 weeks 4 days ago
Outdoor Retailer Trade Show Winter 2011 Wrap Up
I'm sure you've all been wandering around climbing sites across the net, salivating over the new gear that is starting to pop up after being displayed at last week's Outdoor Retailer Winter Market.
1 year 2 days ago
Raising the Bar:  Thoughts to Consider for Would-be Professional Climbers
This week hundreds of climbers will head to the winter trade show resumes in hand. Their time will be spent walking booth to booth trolling for new sponsors.
1 year 1 week ago