Welcome to the Campfire
The Campfire is for chatting. Discover all of our articles about climbing culture–ranging from very serious to very unserious–and listen in on the social and environmental justice movements that are happening within the sport today.
Assembling your party: how do I know who to climb with?
It’s important to find your crew. Here are some tips on how to begin identifying climbers with similar (or complementary) goals and vibes to your own.
A study of workplace misogyny in climbing
I’m quitting my job soon. Before I do, come meet some of the strong women that I worked with this summer and hear about their experiences being formidable athletes, visionary artists, and sharp-witted experts in a male-dominated field.
Making friends with fellow queer climbers
Here’s how to approach that super cool androgynous boulderer with tattoos and start building a queer community at your local climbing gym.