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Rock climbing and bouldering news, events, and guides for the Blue Ridge and Southern Appalachian mountains. The New River Gorge of West Virginia, the crags of North Carolina, and the riverside boulders of Virginia all meet here in Blue Ridge Outdoors’ news on the climbing culture and lifestyle. Harness up and find your next adventure here.

A Climber’s Guide to Carabiners

Adrian Hurst18 Dec 17

How do caribiners work, and which ones are best for your next day on the rock? Climbing guide Adrian Hurst breaks down the key types and features of biners.

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Remembering Stone Mountain’s Climbing Pioneers

Jess Daddio14 Dec 17

Can you imagine rock climbing without a harness and in hiking boots? We can't, but these three rock climbing pioneers from North Carolina can.

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Take it Outside: 4 Tips for Climbing Real Rock

Adrian Hurst30 Oct 17

Guide Adrian Hurst prepares indoor climbers transition to outdoor rock with key insights and advice.

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6 Tips for Climbing with Kids

Adrian Hurst18 Oct 17

Regional guide—and dad—Adrian Hurst shares tips and tricks for introducing kids to rock climbing.

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Boone’s Big Buy

Jess Daddio05 Oct 17

All told, climbers in Boone now have permanent access to 190 acres of boulder-strewn forest.

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Festival Recap: The New River Gorge Craggin’ Classic

Road Team26 Sep 17

The Road Team's southeast adventure continues in the New River Gorge! Check out their recap from this year's Craggin' Classic.

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September Pit Stops: Live Outside and Play Road Team

Road Team05 Sep 17

Check out the Live Outside and Play Road Team's list of September Pit Stops in their latest update.

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Our “Do Anything” Jacket – TX Light by La Sportiva

Road Team30 Jun 17

The Live Outside and Play Team tests out the TX Light Jackets from La Sportiva. See how they put it to the test in their review.

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If It Scares You, Do It: Rappelling Is Within Reach

Ashley Kairis15 Jun 17

Rappelling is a rite of passage within the climbing community.

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Mount Everest’s Famed Hillary Step Disappears

Travis Hall14 Jun 17

The world-famous Mount Everest rock feature is believed to have been removed from its post by a violent earthquake that occurred in 2015.

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WATCH: First Video Footage of Alex Honnold Free Soloing El Capitan

Travis Hall06 Jun 17

National Geographic releases video footage of Alex Honnold free soloing the 3,000-foot El Capitan.

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Southern Rock: 685-acre climbing area added to Chattanooga park

Emily Shea18 Apr 17

Chattanooga's renowned climbing scene just got even better. A new 685-acre plot of land called Denny Cove, which features more than 150 climbing routes, has bee...

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Climbing Legend Royal Robbins Dies at 82

Travis Hall15 Mar 17

Renowned climber, environmentalist, and adventure apparel pioneer Royal Robbins has passed away at the age of 82.

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Richmond Mountaineer Jeff Reynolds Climbs Seven Summits

Jess Daddio01 Feb 17

S2 Mountaineering owner and Richmond-based mountaineer Jeff Reynolds just successfully completed his decade-long bid for the seven highest summits of the world.

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Did Mount Everest shrink?

Emily Shea31 Jan 17

A 2015 earthquake may have caused Mount Everest to lose at least three feet in height, say scientists.

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