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,…
American Alpine Club Engages Veteran Community with New Membership Options and Outreach
The American Alpine Club (AAC), America’s oldest and largest climbing advocacy non-profit, is expanding the…
Petzl Partners with The Craggin’ Classic Series
Showcasing its ongoing commitment to education and improving safety for climbers, Petzl is going on tour…
Earth Treks Opens Company’s Largest Climbing Gym
Earth Treks Climbing and Fitness announced today the official opening of what it calls “North…
Ice Climbing World Cup Comes to Denver
The American Alpine Club (AAC), America’s oldest and largest non-profit organization for climbers, announced that…