There is no denying that Team CLIF Bar's Chris Benchetler has had one crazy season.  With opportunity after opportunity met with setup and setback time and time again this winter, it's a wonder he has found a way to keep a positive spirit amidst it all. As one of the most "glass half full" guys we know, there is no doubt that this edit will bring a smile to your day... and when you think of what Chris has had to work with (in terms of the Sierra Nevada winter or lack there of for the

Here at CLIF we have the great pleasure or working with some of the most incredible athletes and individuals that the planet has ever served up. From pure athleticism, to above and beyond community engagement, to edge running cultural creatives, we are inspired by those who inspire. Go figure!

Hailing from our FreeSport roster in the world of SURF and all things aquatic, Chris del Moro is no exception to the talent and one of those rare gems that shines through all that he is a

Over the summer of 2012, Team CLIF Bar's Paul robinson had the opportunity to return to South Africa with a great crew of climbers.

Together they bouldered in both Cape Town and Rocklands, an area north of Cape Town. Paul and his good  friend Carlo Traversi were able to find and put up a bunch of first ascents in the Cape Town area. 11-year-old climbing sensation Ashima Shiraishi also joined them on their adventure and did the second ascent of a V13 and sent another V13, making

You might remember Molly Baker from last year's Tiny House Tour with the Outdoor Research crew...or perhaps you've caught a glimpse of some of her bigger and more artisitic lines from time well spent in the Cascades or the Wasatch or the Sierra...or perhaps you are just getting to know Molly through the likes of her most recent cover shot on Backcountry Magazine. 

Here at CLIF we have had the tremendous pleasure of getting to know Molly a bit better over the past couple of

“SURFING FOR CHANGE: TRAVEL GUIDE TO NICARAGUA,” a 13 minute short film, illustrates the role that surf tourists can play in preventing the damaging effects that surf tourism booms can have on developing communities. Through the lens of acclaimed Team CLIF Bar professional surfer and environmental activist Kyle Thiermann, this fast-paced documentary highlights a group of young surfers and volunteers from Project Wave of Optimism (WOO), a non-profit, who are working with Nicaraguans to