On steeper crags, the moves may push you away from the rock which ... pitch trad climbing, especially if you’re pushing your grade, so choose a patient belayer and take your time. On single pitch ...

Aside from the ice climbers, mountaineers, and Charles Albert, every climber needs a pair of reliable climbing shoes.

Interestingly, we climbed many routes that I previously would have thought impossible to protect using trad gear ... also because of loose rock that can be "fun" to climb, at least, that is according ...

Like any trad climb, there’s some ... you’re only as safe as the last piece of gear you placed, after all. According to a ...

In the early days of rock climbing, athletes had a simple choice: Slip on a pair of rubber-soled high-tops or don a pair of heavy hiking boots. Suffice to say, footwear was limited and unsuited to ...

The climbing is varied up perfect rock. The original grades are excessively severe ... The routes are relatively easy and well protected, and trad gear is often not needed. But a word of caution: this ...

The Youth Ready to Rock Trad climbing course is designed to help young climbers (11-17 year olds) make their first moves onto rock by having a fun day out, as well as covering the use of some key ...

This form of climbing is very dangerous and participants will use ropes and safety equipment similar to rock climbing. The typical kit required for this challenge will include mountain boots ...

Rock climbing was not just a passion ... she was new to “trad climbing,” in which the climber places their own gear into the rocks. That sort of climbing is more dangerous, as it is easier ...