In recent years, climbing has witnessed a significant surge in popularity, particularly in areas like Tai'an, where the stunning landscapes provide an ideal backdrop for adventurers. The vibrant green ...

Failing to clip into a quickdraw invalidates any further progress a climber may make on the route. On a lead climbing wall, there are at least 40 holds present, and only the highest 40 holds are ...

Larger holds can be crimped by using the same hand shape. Imagine opening a pair of lift doors with your hands; this is the way to place your hands on the climbing holds when doing a gaston. Named ...

The very first section of the wall built in 1983 was a classic wooden vertical structure. There were no commercially available climbing holds at the time so we used wooden holds, machined holds out of ...

Like many people, I find going to the gym rather unenjoyable, so I need an activity that will keep me engaged, entertained and fit all at the same time, writes Express writer Brian Dillon.

In the early days of rock climbing, athletes had a simple choice: Slip on a pair of rubber-soled high-tops or don a pair of heavy hiking boots. Suffice to say, footwear was limited and unsuited to ...

“Climbing by nature can be a little bit scary ... There’s also a Tension Board 2 with several holds aimed at intermediate and expert climbers. The holds light up and climbers can use an ...