| A Boulder-Climbing Paradise, Where Sacredness Meets Sport To far-flung devotees of the intensely physical rock-climbing style known as bouldering, Hueco Tanks, Tex., is known for the grandeur and challenge it offers. nytimes.com |
GEAR TEST WITH MARK BRONTSEMA AND SAM WELLS, ROCK CLIMBERS; Because Climbing Is Social Rock climbers Mark Brontsema and Sam Wells test out four climbing helmets for fit, comfort, durability and price; photos query.nytimes.com |
Little Chance Oregon Climbers Are Alive Authorities say there’s little chance the two missing Mount Hood climbers, Anthony Vietti and Katie Nolan, are alive. nytimes.com |
In Rock Climbing, Women Find Their Own Path to the Top Most rock climbers worldwide are men, but there is a hardy minority of women who work as guides in the demanding sport. nytimes.com |
Alison Levine Records Climbing Grand Slam Alison Levine, 44, joined a short list of athletes to complete the adventure grand slam, which entails reaching the highest peak on every continent and skiing to both the North and South Poles. nytimes.com |