We talk traditional rock climbing (i.e. “trad climbing”) with Mark Smiley and Vikki Weldon at the Arc’teryx Climbing Academy. The term “Traditional” rock climbing (or as many often refer to as “Trad”) ...

Tallulah Gorge is a premier traditional climbing destination in Georgia. The exceptional, river-sculpted canyon in Northeast Georgia has been a mainstay for climbers and outdoor recreationalists in ...

Trad climbing offers an unparalleled sense of freedom. With the appropriate skills, training, and equipment you really do have the ability to go anywhere. Here we give the low down on how to get ...

Purity is an overused word in climbing circles and what constitutes a pure approach to climbing has been the subject of endless debate. Sport climbers would assert that climbing on fixed protection ...

If you’re not already frequenting your local climbing gym and bragging about how you can send a 5.10, it’s only a matter of time. Climbing has seen a major surge in popularity with the emergence of ...

Trad climbing is a unique challenge that tests your strength, endurance, technique, and mental resilience, making it deeply rewarding. British trad climbing is steeped in history, with a strong ...

The first episode of The Traditionalist a new 3-part film series following Jacopo Larcher, as he explores hard trad climbing around the world. In a brand new three-part YouTube series titled The ...