Veteran San Diego climber Oscar Olea dies after fall at Mission Trails Regional Park
Oscar Olea, a fixture of San Diego’s climbing community, died April 10, 2025, from injuries he suffered in a fall at Mission Trails Regional Park.
Southern California Climber Dies from Fall at Red Rock Canyon
A 30-year-old climber from Southern California died on January 18 while descending a route in the Pine Creek area of Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.
Los Angeles Climbing Gym Guide
Los Angeles is a big place, so it makes sense that there are a lot of climbers and hence a lot of climbing gyms.
Tobin Sorenson, the SoCal Climber Who Redefined an Era
A new biography dives deep into the life and legacy of Tobin Sorenson, a climber from Southern California whose influence on the sport remains unparalleled decades after his tragic death.
The Half Dome Dilemma: Balancing Adventure and Safety on Yosemite’s Iconic Climb
The recent death of a hiker on Half Dome has rekindled debate over the safety of the summit cable system.
Body of San Bernardino Climber Missing for Two Decades Recovered in Peru
Twenty-two years ago, Bill Stampfl, a mountaineer from Chino, California, was buried in an avalanche as he ascended Huascaran, a 22,000-foot peak in Peru.
Grotto Climbing and Yoga
Grotto Climbing and Yoga is an indoor climbing gym that has two bouldering and exercise facilities in San Diego
Mesa Rim Climbing Centers
Mesa Rim Climbing Centers manages three climbing gyms in San Diego, two in north county, and one in Mission Valley.
San Diego Climbing Gym Guide
Guide to indoor rock climbing facilities in San Diego.
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