Your Adventure Guide to Pere Marquette State Park
Climb limestone, hike blufftop trails, spot bald eagles, and plan the perfect weekend escape at Illinoisâ largest state park.
Her Hardest Climb Didn’t Involve a Wall. It Involved Twins.
She thought climbing was her biggest challenge. Then came twins, a NICU, and a new reality.
From Fear to Focus: How Rock Climbing Helps St. Louis Veterans Find Their Center
A St. Louis climbing program helps veterans quiet fear, sharpen their mental game, and find balance on the wall.
Can the Osprey Ariel Plus 70 Handle Serious Miles? We Found Out.
From slogs through swamps to desert climbs, we put the Osprey Ariel Plus 70 to the test. Did it live up to the hype? Letâs find out.
A Climbing Spot Like No Other — Hidden in Southern Illinois
For his latest contribution, climbing legend Jim Thurmond purchased, bolted, and developed a new climbing spot in Southern Illinois called Fountain Bluff. Itâs now open to climbers, and all the route information is available on Mountain Project.
Our Favorite Outdoor Gear for Spring and Summer
Spring is almost here, and summer is just around the corner. (We promise.) That means itâs time to get outside and embrace adventure. These 28 items can help.
Gear Test: Black Diamond Solution Hoody
We test the Black Diamond Solution Hoody, an ultra-light, insulated jacket.
Illinois Has a New Bouldering Gym
The Proving Ground Bouldering Gym in Bloomington, Illinois, is open in a new space with a complete redesign.
We Talked to Upper Limitsâ Climbing Coach. Here Are His Top Tips for Beginners.
Spencer Schmick, the head youth coach and head route setter at Upper Limits Rock Gym & Pro Shop in Maryland Heights and Chesterfield, shares his insights on how to make 2025 the year you become a climber.
Explore These 10 Great Climbing Spots in the Midwest
Explore these 10 top climbing spots in the Midwest.