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

If you’re overwhelmed by the variety of climbing shoes, our expert-vetted guide covers everything you need to know.

Even though the sport climbers and boulderers don't like it, sometimes getting to the crag requires a bit of hiking.

Go to any outdoor recreation store and prepare to be overwhelmed by shelves of cutting-edge climbing shoes and marketing gibberish. That’s how I felt the first time I bought climbing shoes.

“We’re a climbing brand,” said Ovidio Garcia, a vice president of the company’s footwear division, when unveiling two new Arc’teryx shoes debuting this spring. According to vice president Ovidio ...

Now with four Chicago gyms, First Ascent has built a reputation as a social hub for newcomers, who are welcomed with an array of weekly meetups for solo climbers and perks that let members bring first ...

The gym is located in The Shops at Westshore, adjacent to the upcoming Holland Charter Township Community Center.

The QB has grown and was looking for a multiyear commitment. In Seattle, he found coaches who’d seen his improvement and an ...

Word spreads fast. A friend overheard the staff talking. Apparently, someone found a neon green sticky note on a climber’s backpack, and it contained a bomb threat.