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The indictment of the Nepal helicopter rescue scammers contains hundreds of pages of evidence for insurance fraud—and zero evidence for poisoning.
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After an Austrian climber abandoned his girlfriend, others are coming forward with accounts of alpine divorce. If you venture out with a more experienced partner, here’s how to protect yourself.
The 3 Best Personal Anchor Systems (PAS) for Climbing - Climbing
Dec 30, 2025 · Expertly reviewed personal anchor systems to give all kinds of climbers security and efficiency on the wall.
First 5.15 Trad Climb by Connor Herson - Climbing
Feb 12, 2026 · Connor Herson redpointed 'Drifter’s Escape,' the world's first 5.15 trad climb, after 20-odd sessions in Squamish, B.C.
The 9 Biggest Developments in Climbing This Year
Dec 31, 2024 · 9. Climbing in the Wilderness became legally protected After a year of anxiety over a possible fixed anchor ban in US Wilderness areas, things really turned around for the climbing …
How the Austria Guilty Verdict May Redefine Recreational Climbing
Mar 3, 2026 · New insights from the courtroom and alpinists shed light on how the Austria guilty verdict splits responsibility among a group of climbers.
How Sean Bailey Sent America's First 5.15d - Climbing Magazine
Feb 3, 2026 · Last March, the 29-year-old made the first ascent of 'Duality of Man' in Arizona. Nearly a year later, he’s finally ready to talk about it.
The Complete Guide to Healing A Climbing Finger Injury - Climbing
Sep 5, 2025 · A comprehensive treatment plan, written by a physical therapist and based on evidence-based research, to heal a climbing finger injury.
The Best Rock Climbing Shoes of 2026, Tested By Real Climbers
Oct 7, 2025 · We tested 27 of the best climbing shoes on boulder problems, sport climbs, and trad routes—and then narrowed it down to 15 top-rated pairs.