Learn about indoor and outdoor rock climbing in the Midwest, from bouldering and crag hopping to sport, trad, and ice climbing.
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Festivals and competitions can be great ways to experience a new rock climbing area and test your skills. We pulled together a few Midwest outdoor climbing festivals and events taking place this year, all with a variety of formats, and all within driving distance.
We asked five regional experts to pick their favorite spots for outdoor fun and adventure in the Midwest. Here’s what we learned.
Mid-Missouri has a new destination for rock climbing. CoMo Rocks, which opened last summer, aims to be a strong source of community for area climbers and to make the sport safer and more accessible for all.
You voted in the thousands in this year’s Readers’ Choice Awards. We tabulated the results, and here are your favorite outdoor events and businesses in the Midwest.
After years of coordination and collaboration, BETA Fund and Missouri State Parks have teamed up to install 17 pairs of top anchors at Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park in Middle Brook, Missouri.
If you’re one of the newer converts to the sport of rock climbing and looking to purchase your first pair of shoes, the task ahead can be daunting. Here’s a guide to get you started.
Accessing a dynamic crag for rock climbing at Washington State Park.
Meet 78-year-old rock climber and route setter Chuck McGibbon from St. Louis, Missouri.
Midway between the wineries of Hermann and Augusta, deep in Missouri forest filled with unique, beautiful features, Sage Mountain Recreation Area offers a new getaway for hiking, camping, rock climbing, and more.
