Achieving a redpoint is one of the holy grails of rock climbing. If you follow developments in sport climbing or the world’s elite climbers, you’ll probably be at least familiar with the term.

Having said that, why shouldn't we consider as "free climbing" a several meter high section, unprotectable, climbed by the early pioneers? What should we do in cases like these? And before the end of ...

The rope is one of the largest contributors to climbing weight, increasing as you progress up the route. Tying into the Edelrid Siskin 8.6 Eco Dry cuts weight and could add confidence to redpoint ...