When you are rock climbing, you have to bring water and other drinks. Hydration is not a big problem if you’re sport climbing or doing
Belaying is the foundation of safe rock climbing. It takes a lot of practice to become a competent and knowledgeable belayer. Belaying is not an
The two most important rules of belaying are Pay Attention and Don’t Let Go. If you always follow those two belaying golden rules then you
Fixed Pitons are Found on Many Trad Routes Pitons, like nuts, cams, and other climbing anchor devices, rely on wedging and friction in cracks and
If you have any plans to climb a big wall or do a long route in the mountains, you need to plan to bivouac. A
Ahh…chalk. For some climbers, it’s only necessary for the blazing heat; for others, it’s a physical and mental crutch upon which we rely to grunt
What is the best locking carabiner for rock climbing? We compared 15 of the best locking carabiners in various tests to find out. We’re positive
With all the types of rock climbing that exist, it can be daunting for the climbing novice to understand which is which. Virtually all beginners
Not long ago, I was belaying a friend climbing for the first time. To put it mildly, she was a panicky mess. “I’m going to
Climbing pertains to an upward movement, ascending a steep surface. Nowadays, the term is becoming more popular— a challenging recreational activity. Many people are fascinated
The Nose of El Capitan in Yosemite Valley is the most famous big wall climbing route on planet earth. It’s almost 3,000-foot-high prow cleaves El
The specialized technique of hooking is one of the trickiest aid climbing moves that you will make on a big wall. Hooking, especially if you