Learn about indoor and outdoor rock climbing in the Midwest, from bouldering and crag hopping to sport, trad, and ice climbing.
Midwest Rock Climbing Etiquette
How to be a well-behaved, safe, and mannerly Midwest climber.
Terrain Magazine 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards
We asked, you answered. Here are your favorite regional places, races, and faces for the Terrain Magazine 2019 Readers' Choice Awards.
Ascending New Heights: Rock Climbing in Southern Illinois
Southern Illinois is a natural draw for rock climbers because it has the highest density of quality stone in the state. Fall is peak season for climbing because it’s most likely to be cool and dry.
On the Rise: Upper Limits Turns 25 Years Old
Upper Limits rock climbing gym reflects on its first 25 years.
Rock Climbing Reintroduced at Pere Marquette
The Great River Road from Alton to Grafton, Illinois, is [...]
Previewing the Hidden Valley ZipTour
“Owww-owwwwwwwwww!” The man howled as he soared through the air, [...]
Adaptive Climbing Has a Strong Foothold in the Midwest
Eyes focused on the free-form moves ahead of her, Jasmine [...]
Climb So iLL Adds New Gym in St. Charles
A historic transformation is underway that will soon create a [...]
BETA Fund Advocates for Rock Climbing Access in Missouri and Illinois
Missouri’s parks and public land provide welcoming playgrounds for outdoor [...]
Climb So iLL Builds Innovative Collaboration with 1Climb and TOMs
When Climb So iLL opened in 2012, people flocked to [...]