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Top Climbers

Who are the best climbers in the world? Discover all about the sport's elite athletes in interviews, profiles, videos, and photographs.

John Bachar: American Rock Climbing Icon

John Bachar (1957-2009) was an iconic American climber who died in a fall free-soloing in California. Bachar, from southern California, was perhaps the best climber of his generation with numerous landmark ascents in Yosemite Valley, Joshua Tree, Colorado and other climbing areas. Read more about John Bachar and a timeline of his life and times.

Chris Sharma Climbs for NPR

Read about Chris Sharma, perhaps the world's best rock climber, and then download an interview with him on NPR.

Chris Sharma on Biographie

Chris Sharma talks with Roberto Fioravanti about his landmark first ascent of Biographie at Céüse, France.

High Infatuation: The Official Website of Steph Davis

High Infatuation by Steph Davis, one of America's best all around women climbers, is one of the better climber blogs out there.

Eric Hörst: Training for Climbing

Check out master climber and trainer Eric Hörst's Training for Climbing website. Here you'll find training tips, podcasts, and lots of info and articles.

Dave Graham Video: Climbing at Kalymnos, Greece

Watch top American climber Dave Graham on-sight climb "La Arte de Vide" (8b) on the Petzl website.

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