American Climbing Journal 2026: The Year in Rock Climbing

By: American Alpine Club

The journal of record for cutting-edge rock climbing across the globe

Features on the most difficult ascents from the sport's top practitioners New and noteworthy climbs and areas in the U.S. and globally Amazing imagery of the year's top climbs

This new "yearbook" is designed to serve climbers and readers interested primarily in rock climbing: bouldering, sport climbing, short trad climbs, and free big walls. Starting with coverage of the top ascents of 2025, the American Climbing Journal (ACJ) will bring permanency to the rock climbing record.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0999855662
• ISBN13: 9780999855669
• Release Date: October 2026
• Publisher: American Alpine Club
• Length: 208 Pages