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Newsletter – April 3, 2026 – April Fools
Every week or so, we bring you the latest climbing news, expert-led courses, and new features on Climb Onsight. Read the top climbing stories in this week’s newsletter below, but subscribe for exclusive updates and deals. Sign-Up to Receive our Newsletter Climb Onsight — April Fools Special, April 3, 2026 April Fools Special: Ondra’s nail […]
Newsletter – March 27, 2026
Every week or so, we bring you the latest climbing news, expert-led courses, and new features on Climb Onsight. Read the top climbing stories in this week’s newsletter below, but subscribe for exclusive updates and deals. Sign-Up to Receive our Newsletter Climb Onsight Weekly Climbing Report March 27, 2026 Major Ascents & First Ascents Adam […]
Newsletter – March 19, 2026
Every week or so, we bring you the latest climbing news, expert-led courses, and new features on Climb Onsight. Read this week’s newsletter below and subscribe to never miss a beat. Sign-Up to Receive our Newsletter Climb Onsight — Weekly Climbing News Big things are coming to Climb Onsight — plus this week’s climbing news […]
When Will Ice Climbing Be in the Olympics?
I love the Winter Olympics. Every morning, I wake up, brew a cup of coffee, and turn on the Games. They are perfect… except they’re missing one of my favorite winter sports: ice climbing. That ice climbing is not one of the 43 sports included in the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics is, frankly, shocking—especially […]
2025-26 Ice Climbing Festivals: Your Ultimate Guide
We are back with our second annual ice climbing festival cheat sheet. Ice climbing festivals are simply the best. They offer an affordable way to take ice climbing courses and become immersed in the community. We plan to attend a couple of the festivals below, and hope to see some of you there! And, if […]
Ice Climbing in Thunder Bay
As you follow Highway 17 north from Sault Ste. Marie in Northern Ontario, you weave between the ocean-like Lake Superior on one side and rolling cliffs on the other. You pass the Wawa Goose Statue, the Winnie the Pooh Statue, the Terry Fox monument. And, as a reward for these breathtaking views and monuments, you […]
2024-25 Ice Climbing Festivals: Your Ultimate Guide
Ice climbing festivals are a fantastic way to join the incredible ice climbing community, sharpen your skills, and learn about the climbing landscape. From beginner-friendly workshops to advanced clinics, these festivals offer something for every level of climber. I also love the downtime at the festivals; speaking with other climbers, attending the socials, listening to […]
Physics of Climbing: Friction
I like to imagine that when salamanders, lizards, flies, and other creepy crawlers scale vertical surfaces, they use imperceptible holds to maneuver. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. Instead, these animals rely on a force called friction. This blog post—the second in our series on physics and climbing—explores two key questions: What is friction, and how […]
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Ontario Climbing
The map below shows a very high level overview of climbing in Ontario. This page is meant as an additional supplement to the websites like the Crag and Mountain Project, which list the crags, routes, grades, and beta across Ontario, and the Ontario Alliance of Climbers, who lists the crag status (i.e., whether climbing is […]
