The only way a climbing harness will fail is if you put it on wrong, so take the extra time and effort to do it right.
For a safe and secure knot - and trust us, you want a safe and secure knot - follow these steps.
Proper preparation is essential for safe climbing. You and your partner should check each other's equipment to ensure everything's working properly.
Communication between partners is very important for climbing safety. Both partners must know exactly what each climbing command means, and what to do when they hear the command.
Novice climbers often climb "second," after their partner has "led" the pitch. One of their jobs is to remove the protection - stoppers and hexes that act like metal wedges placed in cracks,...
As a beginning climber, you'll need to know how to tie into an anchor constructed by a more experienced partner.
A good pair of climbing shoes adds more pleasure to the climbing experience than any other piece of equipment.
The rope is the most important piece of climbing equipment you will own, so choose it well.
Select a safe and secure climbing harness that's easy to use and won't slip up when you can't afford it to.
In this technical sport, many things can go wrong. Heed the following advice for smooth, safe climbing.
Conditioning for rock climbing is about more than doing hundreds of pull-ups. It's about doing hundreds of pull-ups and tons of other strengthening exercises, plus improving your flexibility - and...
You entrust your rope with your life every time you go climbing, so take good care of it. Here's what you need to know.
A case of the "drops" is not only bad for your expensive climbing hardware, it can leave you without a crucial piece of equipment that you'll need further up the climb.
One of the "second" climber's jobs is to remove the camming device, which the leader placed in a crack and attached to the lead rope to catch his or her fall in case of a mishap.
Climbing gyms are springing up all over the country. Choosing the right gym to accelerate your climbing abilities is easy if you know what to look for.
Rock climbing shoes are the first and most important piece of equipment you can purchase to improve your rock climbing performance.
A rock-climbing helmet is a vital piece of your climbing equipment and can reduce the significant risk of head injury associated with lead falls and rock fall.
Getting off the couch and performing well at any sport is a difficult proposition, but if you're lazy or if circumstances keep you from training regularly, it's an absolutely vital skill for...
Staying hydrated is key to climbing well and staying safe. If you don't have a fancy hydration backpack system, here's an easy way to modify and carry a water bottle.
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