Photo: SCARPA Italy
For many climbers, tackling a project is as much mental as it is physical. When you’re working a route, it's easy to let past failures creep in. Every slip, missed hold, or failed attempt can start to pile up, making it feel impossible to move forward. I’ve often found myself tying in with the weight of previous failures still sitting heavy on my shoulders. It’s easy to think, I’ve fallen here before, so I’ll probably fall here again. That baggage is hard to shake, but it’s exactly what makes projecting so mentally demanding. Read Now
3 / 25 / 25
The idea of finding ourselves in that uncertainty is what motivated me and my long time climbing partners Masha Gordon, Oswaldo Freire and Jacques Sturm to set eyes on the north of Mulungutti glacier of the Shimshai region of Pakistan. Read Now
12 / 4 / 24
Ever imagined that perfect timeline for motherhood, only to find it keeps shifting? So did I. As a young girl, I envisioned having kids in my mid-20s, inspired by my young and vibrant mother. But as adulthood unfolded, my timeline kept stretching. Now, at 32, married to my best friend, I took the plunge and removed my IUD, ready to embrace the unknown. Read Now
7 / 31 / 24
Last year, Scarpa athlete Joshua Jarrin along with Ossy Freire, successfully created two new routes in the Himalayan Langtang Valley. The two routes went up Gangchempo and Yasna Tenji, both extremely difficult and technical. Josh looks back on his time in the Langtang Valley. Read Now
6 / 27 / 24
Joshua Golden is an autistic athlete who has found confidence, pride and focus through the sport of climbing. Josh’s mom sat down with him for a one on one interview, to find out how he feels about being an autistic climber and the advice he has for others like himself! Read Now
8 / 27 / 21
We are excited to introduce you to Joshua Golden, a rock climber who is making big moves to improve autistic acceptance both inside and outside the climbing community. Read Now
8 / 13 / 21
