Climbing is not about what you do, it's about how you do it. Anyone can grab a rope, some gear, a harness and a bag of chalk, and head up a rock face. But it's the style, form and commitment a ...

Trad, sport or bouldering? Single-pitch or solo? There are many different activities that come under the climbing, hill walking and mountaineering umbrella. Many are outdoor activities, whilst others ...

Climbing ropes come in a vast array of shapes, types and sizes, all tailored to specific settings and conditions. Unfortunately, this makes the purchase of ropes uniquely easy to mess up.

Lead climbing is one of a number of different types of climbing. This discipline of climbing can take place on rock, ice or indoor climbing walls. If you've been watching the Olympics sport ...

One of the best climbing harnesses on this list should align with your climbing goals and provide that extra edge in reaching for them. Best Overall: Black Diamond Technician; Best for Technical ...

The author tests best climbing chalks in Joshua Tree. Sean McNally. I have been rock climbing now for over 20 years, and love all kinds of climbing. Every time I put on my rock shoes, I use chalk. I ...

All types of climbing can either be done with a free or aided technique. Trad climbing. This is the traditional approach in which climbers must plan the route, ...