The 9 Biggest Developments in Climbing This Year

Every year, our sport grows. The grades get pushed. First ascents stack up. And new destinations, climbers, and creative projects emerge.

This past year, we were excited to see some massive headlines out of Yosemite, international stoke out of the Summer Olympics, gnarly new routes in the far reaches of the world, and some big wins for women climbers.

From the many headlines of 2024, these are the nine developments in the climbing world that stuck with us—and pushed the sport forward.