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Exercise
fromBig Think
3 days ago

Kidnapped by terrorists. Lost a finger. Still became a rock-climbing legend.

Courage and the ability to endure suffering are crucial traits for success in rock climbing.
Design
fromDesign Milk
1 week ago

This Camping Gear Conjures Nostalgia to Meet the Moment

Camping can blend outdoor experiences with essential conveniences through the right equipment and design, balancing functionality and aesthetic appeal.
Bicycling
fromHeybike
1 month ago

Mountain Biking for Beginners: 10 Helpful Tips to Ride Safer and Progress Faster

Mountain biking requires choosing the right bike type, proper fit, essential safety gear, and starting on easy trails to build skills safely and enjoyably.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
1 month ago

Dragan Pocket Winch is the Trailbuilding Tool You Didn't Know You Needed

The Dragan Pocket Winch Complete Kit is a portable manual winch system weighing under one pound that delivers up to 2,000 pounds of pulling capacity for removing obstacles from trails.
Television
fromDefector
2 months ago

Always Bring A Climbing Rope To The Party | Defector

A 1970s industrial-loft party featuring a long rope, a kiloleter of lager, and a grand romantic gesture leads to spectacular, misguided hijinks.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

U.S. rock climber Alex Honnold reaches top of Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropes

"It was like what a view, it's incredible, what a beautiful day," he said afterward. "It was very windy, so I was like, don't fall off the spire. I was trying to balance nicely. But it was, what an incredible position, what a beautiful way to see Taipei."
World news
Miscellaneous
fromFast Company
2 months ago

The fascinating history of the century-old sport of 'buildering'

Climbers increasingly pursue urban buildering and free-solo ascents on skyscrapers, shifting focus from natural rock faces to man-made high rises.
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Exercise
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

My rookie era: peer pressure brought me to bouldering, then I found calm in the way of the wall'

Bouldering rapidly becomes an immersive physical and mental pursuit supported by community-focused climbing gyms serving as social third places.
Television
fromVulture
2 months ago

What Happens If Alex Honnold Falls on Skyscraper Live?

Netflix will use a 10-second delay, cutaways, postponement options, and a two-tick safety approval system to protect Alex Honnold’s live Taipei 101 climb.
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