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Ground Up: A Vermont Climbing Story

Vermont doesn't usually come to mind as a climbing destination. Despite often being overshadowed by neighboring cliffs in New Hampshire and New York, the Green Mountain State has its own...

Anna Gutwin Sending Little Cottonwood (V6)

Smuggler's Notch is home to some of the best bouldering in Vermont. Anna's been working her project, Little Cottonwood, for a while now and she finally sent it!

Gear Review: Evolv Shaman Climbing Shoe

Building off the legacy of the original, the newly redesigned Evolv Shaman is the anchor of the Chris Sharma Signature Series. The new Shaman has an improved fit in terms...

Gear Review: Black Diamond Fuel Ice Tool

The all-new Black Diamond Fuel is a high-performance ice tool suitable for anything from steep ice routes to mixed climbing on overhanging rock. Featuring a revolutionary lightweight shaft that is...

Gear Review: Black Diamond Camalot Ultralight

On fast-and-light missions and smash-and-grab ascents where weight really matters, the Black Diamond Camalot Ultralight presents a 25% weight savings over the Camalot. With sculpted lobes that account for a...

Gear Review: La Sportiva Otaki Climbing Shoe

An all-around, aggressive hook and loop closure shoe for climbing performance on all terrain, the La Sportiva Otaki ( men's, women's ) is perfect for overhung sport climbing and difficult...