Do you trust your belayer, shoes and the rope? Top-rope harder routes so you know the 6a above you is well within your reach — then you'll feel more confident that you can lead it. 10 Go on holiday!

While some organizations offer outdoor etiquette guidelines, they don't always tell you what you really want to know. Here are some tips from our editors.

Never play a bluetooth speaker on a hiking trail—but the ski resort is fine. Don’t open a beer on the lift if there’s a kid ...