Adventure Sports

Mountaineering is inherently dangerous and the risk of serious injury or death is very real. Objective hazards like weather, visibility, altitude, rockfall, avalanches, crevasses and lightning can...

An ice ax is an important piece of mountaineering equipment. The type of ax you choose will depend on the type of climbing you do and your skill level. When buying an ice ax, important factors to...

Rock climbing is an outdoor adventure sport enjoyed by people throughout the world. Like many adventure sports, the proper equipment is very important to enjoy climbing safely. One of the most...

Climbing rope is one of the most essential pieces of gear when climbing. Ropes are designed and tailored to fit specific types of climbs and are tested to guarantee their safety under those...

Modern grappling hooks were originally designed for naval warfare during the days when ships were powered by wind and sails. Large fishhook shaped objects would be attached to a stout rope, then...

You've seen utility workers use them to climb poles and tree trimmers use them to climb trees so now you want to be one of those guys in the sky. Like anything, it takes practice and the right...

The demanding sport of rock climbing, depends on physical and mental endurance. To succeed and reach the summit, you need dry hands. Chalks made of magnesium carbonate, will help you keep a strong...

There are hundreds of reasons to glacier climb--the breathtaking views, physical challenges and pure adrenaline rush to name just a few. Climbing a glacier can be an exhilarating experience if...

Many people dream of climbing Mount Everest, and the few who do it pay out large sums of money to mountain climbing guides to help them achieve this goal. Mountain climbing guides routinely take...