Let's Go Climbing (4)
Introduction to rock climbing. Why Climb? Types of climbing--rock, sport, bouldering, indoor, ice, and mountaineering. A beginner's guide to earn how to rock climb. Essential gear.
Learn How to Climb (9)
Learn how to climb by following this beginner's guide to climbing in an indoor gym. Learn to gear up, tie the right knot, belay and lower, and climb a wall.
Climbing Equipment (38)
Rock and ice climbing gear and equipment, including shoes, harnesses, belay devices, ropes, protection, carabiners, clothes, packs, and helmets. Also reviews, recommendations, manufacturers, and gear maintenance and repair.
Climbing Knots (27)
Learn all the climbing knots you need to know when you go rock climbing. Follow clear step-by-step photographs to learn how to tie the climbing knots correctly. Knots include friction knots, knots for rappelling, tie-in knots like the figure-8 follow-through knot, hitches including the clove hitch, and knots to tie ropes together like the double fisherman's knot.
Climbing Skills (70)
Rock climbing skills and techniques for beginner to advanced climbers, including how to belay; face climbing techniques; how to climb cracks; slab climbing; lead climbing; how to place gear; setting anchors; top-rope climbing; climbing communication; rappelling and descending; routefinding; and self-rescue.
Where to Climb (70)
Where to climb in the USA and around the world. Explore different rock types and terrain; discover the best climbing areas in the US; find local climbing areas and mountain peaks; and learn how to find a guide.
Mountain Climbing (39)
Learn here about mountaineering or the sport of climbing mountains, one of the finest outdoor opportunities for the lover of high places. Mountain climbing is about challenge and perseverance, about putting hands and feet onto rocks and ice and snow and finally reaching a summit.
Stay Safe Climbing (33)
Climbing is dangerous. Learn how to keep your partners and yourself safe when you go climbing.
History of Climbing (10)
Climbing and mountaineering have a long and colorful history. Learn about the history of climbing, landmark first ascent, and famous climbers.
Top Climbers (5)
Who are the best climbers in the world? Discover all about the sport's elite athletes in interviews, profiles, videos, and photographs.
Climbing Books and Quotes (16)
If climbers can't be out climbing, then they like to read about it. Get book reviews, inspiring climbing quotes, and climbing essays here.
Climbing Photos (15)
Get psyched to get vertical with these stunning galleries of climbing photographs from around the world.
Climbing Glossary (165)
Climbing is full of technical jargon. Want to know the meaning of arête, beta, carabiner, dihedral, red-point, or mantel? Find out here in a complete glossary of climbing words.
Climbing Blogs (7)
A selection of some of my favorite climbing blogs.
