Rock Climbing

There are several belaying devices on the market for rock climbing. A gri-gri is a newer device using auto-locking technology that helps to eliminate belayer error.

Whether you are climbing indoors or outdoors, the right climbing gear will make climbing both safer and easier. The type and amount of gear you will need depends on the type of climbing you are doing.

Climbing commands are used to make sure that a belayer is ready and a climber is ready. Do double checks in conjunction with climbing commands with advice from an experienced rock climber in this...

A rock climbing safety check is extremely important. Failure to do them could lead to serious injury or death.

The only significant difference deaf climbers and hearing climbers have involves the commands used while climbing. Deaf climbers can do anything hearing climbers can do, including climbing safely...

It’s hard to beat the exhilaration of rock climbing. There’s just something about getting to the top by only using your strength and perseverance. And once you learn how to climb,...

Over the years my family has become addicted to rock climbing. Not a summer goes without rock climbing, whether it's while we're camping or just going out for the day for a good climb. One of the...

Learn several unique terms used when balaying a rock climber in this free video clip.

Learn tips and procedures for lowering a climber to the ground with a rope in this free video clip.

Rock climbing is an extreme sport that requires a great deal of coordination and strength. It can be a dangerous sport if you don't know how to place and use the equipment. The design of the...

Indoor rock climbing is a popular way to train for outdoor climbing and provides opportunities for those in non-mountainous regions to participate in the sport. The indoor climbing wall has many...