It's crucial to conduct a biannual review of your rock climbing equipment. Spread everything out and scrutinize each item for ...

Learning how to belay is as critical in sport climbing as knowing how to step on the brakes in a car. You attach the belay ...

Gifts like quickdraws, carabiners and chalk bags are always welcome, while there are also ideal stocking fillers out there, like beanie hats and climbing brushes. We've selected nine of the best ...

One of the most important safety procedures that one can do before climbing is tying into the rope and anchor system properly ... to the live end of the rope using several overhand knots or a double ...

As much as we would like our climbing ropes to last forever, they do have an 'expiration date.' According to experts at REI, the general guidelines for rope ret ...

Rock climbers in Colorado and beyond are marking a victory in what's been called "a war on wilderness climbing." That's how Boulder-based Access Fund described the situation in early 2023 ...

According to "Climbing: Knots" by Nate Fitch and Ron ... For the hitch to hold together, it must be looped around an object, such as a carabiner or tree. A bend involves joining two ends of ...