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Contents #57 - May 2012
COVER: A climber takes in the setting sun as she clips the anchors on Swamp Rat (5.8) at Horseshoe Canyon Ranch, Arkansas. Photo by Lucas Marshall. Road Trippin': Q&A Used and Abused The Move Skill Session Body Shop Life List |
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 Contents #57 - May 2012
COVER: A climber takes in the setting sun as she clips the anchors on Swamp Rat (5.8) at Horseshoe Canyon Ranch, Arkansas. Photo by Lucas Marshall. Road Trippin': Forget Europe and expensive plane tickets: 60 reasons why the American road trip is the adventure of a lifetime. Used and Abused: A new energy drink, updated helmet, awesome approach shoes, and more. Body Shop: Shoulders can be the weakness of any climber. Not anymore. Skill Session: Clean anchors simply, safely.  Contents #56 - April 2012 - Gear Guide
COVER: The new "NoEdge" La Sportiva Futuras and their sticky-rubber goodness rest on the coiled bed of the Beal Diablo 9.8. Photo by Ben Fullerton. Editors' Choice: Our favorite 15 pieces of gear this year. Gadgets: Bright, shiny, and new! Here, 21 techy widgets. New Gear: Gear up for 2012 with the newest of the hard and soft goods from your favorite companies. Threads: We present UC-approved looks for training at the ultra-hip local gym and more.  Contents #55 - February/March 2012
COVER: Andrea Maruna goes full reach in perfect fall conditions on Hammerland (5.13d), Frankfels, Austria. Photo by Claudia Ziegler. Feature story: Urby Awards: Be impressed with your fellow climbers. They kicked ass in 2011. Used and Abused: Stickclips, rope bags, fleece jackets, crash pads, and more. Body Shop: Your chest is key to full upper-body strength. Unearthed: Trevor Turmelle: Positivity goes a long way.  Contents #54 - December/January 2012
COVER: Jean-Pierre "PeeWee" Ouellet jams his way through his new route Necronomicon (5.13+) in Canyonlands, Utah. Photo by Andrew Burr. Feature story: Setting the bar: an intimate breakdown of how the top U.S. routesetter preps for a World Cup competition. Used and Abused: The perfect climbing pants, a bomber kneepad, trekking poles, a flat-lasted face shoe, and micro-edges for a home wall. Body Shop: De-pump faster and climb longer.  Contents #53 - November 2011
COVER: Chris Lindner on the FA of She's a Stunner (5.13+), somewhere outside Mesquite, Nevada. Photo by Tim Kemple. Feature story: Ronnie Dickson's leg was amputated above the knee, and he still pulls down pretty hard. Used and Abused: Feathered Friends sleeping bag, North Face cooler bag, Five Ten Quantum, new shell from Westcomb, and funky-fresh draws. Body Shop: Grip your way to better climbing.  Contents #52 - October 2011
COVER: Jess Taverna, Equipment Overhang, Little Cottonwood Canyon, Utah. Photo by Chris Noble. Feature story: We rank the 100 Best Boulder Problems in America. Now you argue about our choices. Used and Abused: Stoic Thrive Shorts, Wild Country Helium Friends, CiloGear 30L City Bag, TNF Super Zephyrus, Five Ten SuperMocc. Body Shop: Plie your way to better climbing.  Contents #50 - August 2011
COVER: Eat your heart out, LeBron. Chalk has never been so hot. Photo by Keith Ladzinski. FEATURES: Visual: Snippets of the year's best climbing films from the 2011 Reel Rock Tour. Alex Puccio: Boulderer and comp queen Alex Puccio opens up about her reign at the top. 100% Pure Colombian Adventure: Seven amigos head south to the unknown climbing world of Colombia. Happy Feet: Our resident shoe expert Chris Weidner recaps and reviews the latest sticky rubber–soled goodness for 2011.  Contents #49 - June/July 2011 - Photo Annual
COVER: Matt Segal climbs high above a beautiful Australian landscape on Red Sail (5.12c) at the Red Sail Wall in the Grampians. Photo by Tim Kemple. FEATURES: Visual: Six of our favorite climbing photographers share their best, along with some inside info about the life and the love behind what they do. Mecca: Any hard-core boulderer must make a pilgrimage to the American West's bouldering mecca that is Mt. Evans. Monos: Dedicated climbing photographer Andrew Burr documents the pain, the power, and the pleasure behind the misunderstood mono. Beware the Butt Shot: 29 tips and tricks for wannabe climbing photographers from behind the photo desk of UC.  Contents #48 - May 2011
COVER: Adam Ondra on a project at Schwarze Wand, Zillertal, Austria, July 2010. Photo by Vojtech Vrzba. FEATURES: Road Trips: American Classics:Four regional destination suggestions for the ultimate climber’s rite of passage. Read on and buckle up. What Happens in Vegas...:Why do so many climbers live in Las Vegas? Jonathan Siegrist explores the desert oasis to find out. Ondra: Our face-to-face interview with the world's strongest rock climber.  Contents #47 - 2011 Gear Guide
2011 GEAR GUIDE: Categories include Gadgets, Shoes, Pads, Harnesses, Ropes, Belay Devices, Draws, Pro, and Holds. Also, don't miss Editors' Choice: Julie Ellison and Andrew Tower weigh in on their favorite gear and Threads: Men's and women's clothes that climbers might actually want to wear.  Contents #46 - February/March 2011
COVER: Todd Perkins cuts loose on Randy Leavitt's Dynosaur (5.13c), VRG, Arizona. FEATURES: Natural Born Drillers: Straight talk with five bolters about the toil and passion behind St. George, Utah. ¡Arriba! At the 2010 Petzl RocTrip, the amazing climbing around Mexico City was the biggest star of the show. 2010 Urby Awards: We celebrate the people, places, and things of climbing.  Contents #45 - December 2010
COVER: Daniel Woods flexes his muscles in the setting sun. FEATURES: La Force Tranquille: Daniel Woods, one of the best climbers in the world, is here to tell you his story. Young Guns 2010: Readers, meet the future of your sport. Urban (Climber) Dictionary: Two climbing magazine editors (one past, one present) share their take on the confusing and sometimes ridiculous language of climbing.  Contents #44 > November 2010
FEATURES IN THIS ISSUE: Scandinavian Summer: A tale of three friends and their dream trip across Norway and Sweden; Escape Route: When the usual places get too busy, it's time to retreat to an alpine bouldering wonderland: Idaho's Sawtooths; Can You Call Yourself a Climber?: Our ultimate test of climbing knowledge will push your mental limits.  Contents #43 > October 2010
FEATURES IN THIS ISSUE: The World According to Payne: Angie Payne expounds on her recent first female ascent of a V13; Real Grit: Portraits of climbers and a glimpse into the darker side of climbing; Hueco Dream Digs: After Ty Foose bought prime real estate in Hueco, he built a house that every climber will be jealous of. DEPARTMENTS: 411 - Chloe Graftiaux's legacy; Show Us Your Woody; and the Cerro Torre controversy; Drive - Amanda Berezowski and Jamie Emerson; Workshop - Four steps to stronger sending  CONTENTS #41 > August 2010
FEATURES IN THIS ISSUE: The X Factor: Melissa Strong explores the intricacies of first female ascents with profiles of some of today's top women climbers; Smith Rocks! The community that surrounds this Oregon crag is the most vibrant thing around; Wisdom: UCMag offers wisdom as it relates to rock climbing and the knowledge you need to grow. DEPARTMENTS: 411 - Scarpa Unearthed Climber of the Year; Ear Candy; Comp Recaps; Show Us Your Woody Winner; Drive - Nicky Dyal and Jimmy Webb; Workshop - Start the Send Train—tips for projecting |
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