Yes, even if you never use a brand new climbing rope, it still 'expires' after 10 years. When your rope starts to fray, display cuts, or is overly soft or hard, it's time for retirement.

A massive bull elk was tangled in an old climbing rope on an ice wall, photos posted to Colorado Parks and Wildlife Southwest Region’s social media show. “What happened when a bull elk tried ...

Swiss climbing brand Mammut is taking sustainable warmth one step further by turning old climbing ropes into high-performance insulation. Developed in conjunction with Austrian firm Teufelberger ...