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The Matador community is full of climbers, and the Network has produced guides on how to improve technique, highlights of sick routes around the world, profiles of the professionals that inspire us, and coverage from competitions where the best of the best go at it.

Check out our articles on how to improve your climbing through yoga, 6 basics for bouldering, the best harnesses for women, and our interview with Chris Sharma.

The openness and passion you’ll find in climbing communities is something we respect at Matador, and mirrors what we try to bring to our own community of travelers.

This June, the first team of African-American climbers will attempt the summit.
I tried one way. It wasn’t the way. I tried another. I almost fell.
Being rock climbers, we travel the world seeking the best climbing.
It was just about dark now. There would be no room for any serious error.
Matador Ambassador Griffin Post climbs the Grand Teton in a single-day assault.
" I decided I would take a year off and just throw myself completely at climbing and...
Seven spots near Muscat to suffer the exquisite agony of a great climb.
On Sherpas, making history, and what it feels like to unzip your tent at 26,000ft.
You'll never hear Honnold admit that what he's climbing is "a big deal.
The park has 586 routes on 63 crags with grades ranging from Class 3 to 5.14a.
I started rock climbing last summer. I wish I'd started when I was in diapers.
Paul Robinson crushes a V15 boulder route in Red Rock Canyon.
I was 15 years old the first time I went climbing.
Alex Honnold free solos Sentinel Rock in Yosemite National Park.
Hiking is South Korea's national pastime. Hike, climb and scale frozen waterfalls with...
Thomasina Pidgeon wants to to hit every bouldering problem in North America, from V0- up.
Matt Maddaloni uses a trapeze net to safely free-solo rock faces.
The rules: pick a challenging climb near Boulder, bike to it, and "project" it.
Dude climbs the outside of a building. 13 storeys. No rope. Carrying an Egyptian flag.
Jimmy Chin let us in on what it takes to be an ultimate adventure photographer.
The resulting footage captures not just the men's physical experiences but also their...
The decision will be voted on at the International Olympic Committee meeting in Buenos...
New York City has plenty of places for outdoor adventure. You've just got to know how to...
Matt stayed busy while his leg healed redesigning the anti-cam. Now he tests it on a...