Rock Climbing

Rock climbing technique is very important for keeping climbers on the wall in an efficient position with the arms long and the feet balancing the body. Learn important rock climbing techniques to...

Rock climbing comes in several varieties, including top roping, sport climbing and traditional climbing. Find out about the differences in the two types of lead climbing with advice from an...

Climbing a mountain is a difficult task, and training to climb a mountain requires cardiovascular exercises, leg muscle workouts, upper body strengthening and proper techniques. Take training to...

Bouldering is a type of climbing that requires increased strength in hands, forearms and fingers. Begin at a low level when doing bouldering training with advice from an experienced rock climber...

Equalization in rock climbing means making sure that all of the forces are equal. Discover how anchor equalization helps prevent shock loads with advice from an experienced rock climber in this...

Learn how to care for and clean rope with detergent as well as tips and techniques for maintaining climbing equipment in this free video clip.

Learn how to care for and inspect climbing shoes as well as tips and techniques for maintaining climbing equipment in this free video clip.

Learn how to care for and store an ice axe as well as tips and techniques for maintaining climbing equipment in this free video clip.

Learn how to care for, store and pack a haul bag as well as tips and techniques for maintaining climbing equipment in this free video clip.

Learn how to care for and store a climbing harness as well as tips and techniques for maintaining climbing equipment in this free video clip.

Learn how to care for and store a headlamp as well as tips and techniques for maintaining climbing equipment in this free video clip.

Learn how to care for and store a helmet as well as tips and techniques for maintaining climbing equipment in this free video clip.

Learn how to care for and store carabiners and quickdraws as well as tips and techniques for maintaining climbing equipment in this free video clip.

Learn how to care for and store crampons as well as tips and techniques for maintaining climbing equipment in this free video clip.

Learn how to care for and store a cam as well as tips and techniques for maintaining climbing equipment in this free video clip.

Learn repelling techniques used in rock climbing in this free instructional outdoors video.

Learn leaning techniques used in rock climbing in this free instructional outdoors video.

Learn lowering techniques used in rock climbing in this free instructional outdoors video.

Learn rock climbing foot hold techniques such as edging, smearing, and hooking, in this free rock climbing video lesson.

Being certified as an International Federation of Mountain Guides Associations (IFMGA/UIAGM) Guide is the highest credential you can obtain in mountaineering anywhere in the world. The...

Rock climbing isn't for the faint-hearted. If you have what it takes to both physically and mentally scale the mountain, here's how to start learning the basics.