Climbers Permanently Protect Hell’s Kitchen
Access Fund excitedy announced that the Hell’s Kitchen bouldering area outside Chattanooga, Tenn., is now…
Sinoff Named GM at EVOLV
The Oberalp Group, which owns SALEWA, DYNAFIT, POMOCA, WILD COUNTRY, and EVOLV, has hired William…
1Climb, adidas Outdoor Open Santa Rosa Rock Wall
The 1Climb Foundation, an organization founded by professional rock climber Kevin Jorgeson with the goal…
New Northeast Climbing Destination Secured
Western Massachusetts Climbers Coalition (WMCC), Ragged Mountain Foundation (RMF) and Access Fund announce the acquisition…
Climbers to Ascend Capitol Hill
The Access Fund and the American Alpine Club (AAC) are heading to Washington, D.C. for…
TNF Study: 30 Percent of Americans Interested in Rock Climbing
The North Face released new data on the state of rock climbing in America and…
Verde to Help 1Climb Foundation Introduce Kids to Climbing
The 1Climb Foundation, a St. Louis based organization with the goal of introducing 100,000 kids…
Mystery Ranch Ups Focus on Climbing Market
Bozeman, Mt.-based Mystery Ranch said it is demonstrating its commitment to the climbing category with…
Sterling Rope Makes Pledge to U.S. Workers
On the heels of Black Diamond’s announcement of layoffs of some 70 Utah-based workers, Sterling…
Lowa Acquires Longtime Shoe Manufacturer
Jetzendorf, Germany-based outdoor boot brand Lowa has acquired Riko Sport, which makes the brand’s shoes…
Sport Climbing Provisionally Included in a Second Olympic Games
On June 25, 2019, the Paris 2024 proposal to include surfing, skateboarding, break dancing and…
Oberalp Acquires Evolv
Italy-based The Oberalp Group, which owns Salewa, Dynafit, Pomoca and Wild Country, has acquired American…
Bight Gear Marks ‘100 Million Vertical Feet’ of Development and Testing
Bight Gear, a specialty outdoor apparel brand named after the bend in a climbing rope,…