A lifer reflects on risks taken (and fates avoided) thanks to the unexpected friendships forged along the way.
https://www.climbing.com/people/avoiding-tragedy-while-climbing/
The setters compressed the difficulty into the tops of each of the four boulders. It made for a slow start and an exhilarating finish.
https://www.climbing.com/competition/olympics/mens-boulder-semifinal-paris-olympics/
The United States is sending a full slate of eight climbers to Paris—four for the Speed discipline and four for the Combined Boulder & Lead.
https://www.climbing.com/competition/olympics/meet-team-usas-climbers/