Mad Rock Drone HV
Precise, comfortable, sensitive, and affordable. That’s how we’d describe the Mad Rock Drone HV, and why boulderers and sport climbers looking for an aggressive, precise shoe should take a look.
Bouldering
John “Verm” Sherman (Ep.12)
John Sherman, one of the godfathers of modern bouldering, discusses the major ways in which the climbing scene has changed since his day; how and why he became a dedicated conservationist; making peace with the changing ethics and arrival of crowds; and much more.
SCARPA Furia
The Scarpa Furia is an excellent all-around shoe for bouldering and hard sport climbing, and strikes a good balance between sensitivity and power.
2nd Look: La Sportiva Solution
In our 2nd Look of the La Sportiva Solution, we examine its performance on boulders and steep sport climbs.
Black Diamond Mondo Crash Pad
Black Diamond's Mondo crash pad has been a staple under highball boulder problems for a long time, and the new, redesigned version is the most confidence-inspiring pad we've tested.
20 Questions: Zach Lerner, Rock Climber
Zach Lerner isn't just one of the most interesting climbers out there, he's one of the most interesting people in mountain sports. See why.
BLISTER Symposium: Climbing, Competition, & the Olympics
Should climbing have made the Olympic cut? Does competition degrade the sport? Blister climbers have weighed in on these - and on the underlying issues. Now it's your turn.