Every assisted braking device (ABD) can inadvertently lock the rope to varying degrees when quickly feeding out slack to a lead climber. Petzl has mostly solved this dilemma with the NEOX. When an ...

The Mule Knot (a.k.a releasable knot) is ideal to lock off the rope on the belay plate. There are many occasions in climbing when, belaying from the harness using a device which does not self-arrest ...

Make sure you know how to safely pay out and take in the rope. Indirect belays: the typical rock climbing belay; anchor yourself to the rock using a selection of gear, then use a belay plate to ...

Belay, anchor, dyno, quickdraw, send — what do these all mean in the climbing world? Learn about these climbing terms and more in this article. Understanding the language of rock climbing is not ...

Top rope and lead climbing may only occur during supervised climbing wall hours. Climbing equipment including, but not limited to, harnesses, carabineers, belay devices, ropes, and slings must be UIAA ...

The CU Outdoor Pursuits offers a wide variety of climbing related courses for our climbing gym members. Take advantage of these great courses that will get you ready for any outdoor climbing adventure ...