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World Climbing Series finale in Santiago: Utelli, Garnbret and Alberto Ginés's third place

A look back at the close of the 2026 World Climbing Series in Santiago, Chile, and what we can learn from a final where almost nobody reached the top.

Lara Neumeier and Rhapsody: the first woman to climb an E11

Twenty years after it was first climbed, Lara Neumeier makes the first female ascent of Rhapsody, the world's first E11. We look at what makes it so special and what we can learn from it.

Jakob Schubert repeats DNA: the first 9c to be confirmed

Jakob Schubert has made the first repeat of a 9c in history. Here is what happened and what we can learn from the art of projecting a route.

Asian Games 2026: What Seo Chae-hyun's Lead Gold Teaches Us

A South Korean climber made the only top of the lead final at the Asian Games. Here is what happened and what the rest of us can learn as recreational climbers.

From the miner's jeans to the rock face: why jeans work for climbing

Why denim holds up so well on rock and what to look for when choosing your climbing jeans.

What features should climbing pants have?

What to look for when buying men's or women's climbing pants: fabric, stretch, fit and technical details, and how to choose a pair that works both on and off the rock.

Tips for beginner climbers

You were probably fascinated by a climbing wall at a party when you were a child. After all these years, you may have remembered those good times and want to experience that excitement again, takin...

Where Do Jeans Come From? Origin and History of Denim

Jeans: The Garment That Endures Through Time... and Fashion Jeans, denim, dungarees... these are just a few of the names given to the most successful clothing item of recent decades, the only one t...

How to Keep Your Climbing Gear in Perfect Condition

Climbing is a sport that, apart from being incredibly addictive, allowing us to enjoy nature, and keeping fit, also carries a risk factor. This risk is greatly minimized when we use appr...

How to Avoid Climbing Injuries: Learning to Listen to Your Body

Climbing is my passion, my life. But it's also a tough, demanding sport that doesn't forgive mistakes. And if I've learned anything over the years, it's that your body always gives you...

How to choose climbing pants for summer?

When the weather gets warmer, climbing doesn’t stop. Quite the opposite: long days, good weather and dry conditions make summer one of the best times of the year to head outdoors and ...