All posts by Abigail Wise
5 Must-Have Apps for Rock Climbers
We may head to the crags to unplug, but there’s no doubt that a little technology can go a long way toward your success on the rocks. Maybe you need […]
5 Ways Rock Climbers Make The World A Better Place
Much of the focus in climbing media is centered around the great feats of talented athletes. We throw around speeds, grades and the phrase “free-climbing” to talk about triumphs in the […]
How to Plan a Micro-Adventure on Your Bike
Last week, my friends Andy Owens and Richard Cammett (accompanied by the lovely Abby Smith — and our two dogs Willow and Ted — in the car) rode bikes from […]
7 Indoor Rock Climbing Gym Workouts
Not all of us are lucky enough to live the dirtbag lifestyle, climbing outdoor rock on a daily basis. For those of us tied down by, you know, bills, careers, […]
7 Best Beginner Places to Rock Climb Around the World
There’s nothing like the feeling of fresh air, the beating sun and rough rock under chalked hands. But you don’t have to be Alex Honnold to enjoy some of the […]
The Top 10 Most Extreme Foods
Whether it be sports of food, the word extreme means something a little different to everyone. When we’re talking about the most extreme food, it’s a tough call to make. […]
9 of the World’s Most Extreme Jobs
For those who spend their days trapped in a cubicle, the idea of extreme jobs may be too far-fetched to understand, but for those who live for adventure, battling rough […]
Chicago’s First Big Rock Climbing Gym Set to Open This Winter
Chicago’s skyline towers over any hill within a several-hour-radius- not the ideal terrain for rock climbers. Countless yoga studios, weight rooms and pools clutter the third largest city in the […]
Daniel Woods’ Second Lucid Dreaming Ascent
Daniel Woods completed the second ascent of Lucid Dreaming (V15), after dark on Tuesday, January 28. The problem is set on Grandpa Peabody Boulder in the Buttermilks of Bishop, California. […]
Extreme Hiking: Volcanoes, Craters and Lakes Hotter than 100 Degrees C
Adventurers travel to New Zealand in search of the perfect hikes, occasionally dominating all nine Great Walks in one visit. The problem with the Great Walks, at least during the […]