One of the most important safety procedures that one can do before climbing is tying into the rope and anchor ... With both hands firmly on the rope, the guide hand shuffles the rope away from the ATC ...

Like any other adventure sport, proper gear is critical for a safe cliff climbing experience. Climbers would need a harness, ...

For those looking for encouragement about the future of alpinism, a 22-year-old has just soloed a hard new route in the Swiss ...

Rainier, though this guide focuses on late-spring ... skills including crevasse rescue, snow and ice climbing techniques, glacier travel, and rope work. Consider joining a mountaineering course ...