The Edelrid Birdlime 1R 9.8 is the first synthetic climbing rope to use renewable raw materials in its production.

One of the most important safety procedures that one can do before climbing is tying into the rope and anchor system properly. The knot that is most commonly used for tying into a harness is the ...

The folding levers for lowering the climber are nearly identical, as is the belay carabiner clipping point. The rounded lip ...

One dog was a little too excited to take in the beautiful views at Colorado National Monument. The incident occurred when the ...

Some general principles apply: 1. When you reach the belay, secure yourself to it, independently of the rope. For example, using a quickdraw from your harness belay loop into one of the bolts. Some ...

Tests are available during listed hours, no registration required. Climbing Gym membership required. Learn to belay your partner on top rope climbs in the gym. This course is for new climbers or ...

The Mule Knot (a.k.a releasable knot) is ideal to lock off the rope on the belay plate. There are many occasions in climbing when, belaying from the harness using a device which does not self-arrest ...

Top rope and lead climbing may only occur during supervised climbing wall hours. Climbing equipment including, but not limited to, harnesses, carabineers, belay devices, ropes, and slings must be UIAA ...

Keep in mind: To reach Cooper Canyon Falls, you must use a short rope (unofficial, not maintained by the forest service) to belay down to the falls. (The day after we spoke, Leum was sent to ...