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The ultimate adventure guide
Chris Kalman
Photo Date:
07/01/2013
Alpine climbing in the North Cascades, Washington.
Chris Kalman
Photo Date:
07/01/2013
Enjoying the view from a well-earned summit.
Chris Kalman
Photo Date:
12/31/2011
Following a trad route "on second."
Chris Kalman
Photo Date:
12/31/2011
Amazing exposure on Cathedral Peak in Yosemite National Park.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
07/14/2012
Chimney climbing is one technique that's difficult to practice in a gym.
Shane O'Hara
Photo Date:
05/03/2014
Rappel anchors at the summit of Rooster Rock.
Taylor Reilly
Photo Date:
10/05/2014
Boulderers in the Buttermilks, California.
Tyson Gillard
Photo Date:
03/22/2016
A trad climber makes his way up Beginner's Three on Intersection Rock in Joshua Tree National Park.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
08/13/2015
Slab climbing is more about balance and friction than pulling hard.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
08/13/2015
Climber following a trad route near Moab, Utah.
Adam Cowcill
Photo Date:
10/03/2015
Rock climbing in British Columbia.
Elle Ossello
Photo Date:
03/22/2016
A chimney route in Joshua Tree National Park.
Basil Newburn
Photo Date:
12/06/2016
Clipping a bolt while sport climbing.
Aaron Shady
Photo Date:
04/16/2017
Red River Gorge, Kentucky, is one of the world's top climbing destinations.
Tyson Gillard
Photo Date:
08/15/2015
Garden of the Gods in Colorado has a long history of climbing.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
11/28/2015
Climbing the famous "splitter" cracks of Indian Creek in Bears Ears National Monument.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
10/31/2015
World famous rock climbing and unbeatable scenery in Bears Ears National Monument.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
07/19/2015
Bouldering in Arizona.
Loreah Winlow
Photo Date:
05/09/2015
Fixed anchor used for belay and rappel on a summit near Sedona, Arizona.