About
Mountain Project is the go-to digital resource for rock climbers, providing access to an ever-growing database of over 353,000 climbing routes contributed and rated by a passionate community of climbers. Whether you're planning your first outdoor climb or hunting for a classic multi-pitch adventure, Mountain Project offers detailed route descriptions, difficulty grades (including Yosemite Decimal System, V-scale bouldering, and aid climbing ratings), star ratings, photos, and approach notes for climbing areas across the United States and beyond. The Route Finder tool allows users to filter routes by type (sport, trad, toprope, boulder, aid, ice, mixed), difficulty range, star rating, and number of pitches — making it easy to find the perfect climb for your skill level and preferences. Users can save favorite areas to receive updates on new route additions, comments, and photos. Beyond route data, Mountain Project fosters a rich community through its forum, user-submitted photos and trip reports, and integration with other Adventure Projects outdoor platforms. A free account unlocks personalization features such as ticking climbs and setting favorite areas. The platform also offers a mobile app for on-the-go access in the field. Mountain Project is ideal for recreational climbers, outdoor enthusiasts, climbing gym members looking to venture outdoors, and experienced alpinists seeking beta on new objectives.
Key Features
- Massive Route Database: Access over 353,000 climber-contributed routes spanning rock, boulder, aid, ice, and mixed disciplines across the US and internationally.
- Route Finder: Filter routes by climbing type, difficulty range, star rating, number of pitches, and geographic location to find the perfect climb for your skill level.
- Community Photos & Trip Reports: Browse thousands of user-submitted photos and written beta to get a real-world look at routes before heading out.
- Area & Favorite Tracking: Save favorite climbing areas and receive notifications when new routes, photos, or comments are added to those areas.
- Mobile App Access: Take route data and area guides into the field with the Mountain Project mobile app, available for iOS and Android.
Use Cases
- Planning a climbing trip to an unfamiliar area by researching routes, reading community beta, and browsing approach photos before departure.
- Discovering new climbs at a local crag by filtering routes by difficulty grade, style, and star rating using the Route Finder.
- Tracking personal climbing achievements by logging completed routes and building a tick list over time.
- Connecting with other climbers through the forum to get real-time advice, conditions reports, and recommendations.
- Transitioning from indoor gym climbing to outdoor climbing by finding beginner-friendly toprope and sport routes near your location.
Pros
- Largest Free Climbing Database: With 353,000+ routes and a highly active contributor community, Mountain Project offers unmatched breadth of climbing information for free.
- Detailed Filtering & Discovery: The Route Finder makes it easy to surface climbs that match your exact ability and preferences, saving significant planning time.
- Active Community & Regular Updates: Thousands of new routes, photos, and comments are added monthly, keeping the database current and community-validated.
Cons
- US-Centric Coverage: While growing internationally, the majority of route data is concentrated in the United States, limiting usefulness for climbers in other regions.
- Data Quality Varies: As a community-contributed platform, route descriptions and accuracy can vary significantly depending on the area and contributor.
- Limited Advanced Features Without App: Offline access and some field-use features require the mobile app, which may not suit all users.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mountain Project free to use?
Yes, Mountain Project offers a free account that provides access to the full route database, Route Finder, photos, and community forums. A free account also enables personal features like ticking climbs and saving favorite areas.
How many climbing routes are on Mountain Project?
Mountain Project hosts over 353,000 routes shared by climbers, with thousands of new routes, areas, comments, and photos added every month.
What types of climbing does Mountain Project cover?
Mountain Project covers rock climbing (sport, trad, toprope), bouldering, aid climbing, ice climbing, alpine/mixed climbing, and more, with routes rated across all major grading systems.
Is there a Mountain Project mobile app?
Yes, Mountain Project has a mobile app available for both iOS and Android, allowing climbers to access route data, photos, and guides while in the field.
Can I add my own routes or photos to Mountain Project?
Yes, registered users can submit new routes, upload photos, leave comments, and contribute area information, helping grow the community database for all climbers.
