Climbing: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Mount Everest Deaths
Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world, is also one of the most dangerous peaks to climb. One in ten climbers who successfully summit Mount Everest end up dying on the mountain. How do they die? There are several ways climbers die on Everest. Read here about traumatic and non-traumatic deaths on the roof of the world.
Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world, is also one of the most dangerous peaks to climb. One in ten climbers who successfully summit Mount Everest end up dying on the mountain. How do they die? There are several ways climbers die on Everest. Read here about traumatic and non-traumatic deaths on the roof of the world.
Facts About Mount Everest
Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world, stretches along the border of Nepal and Tibet/China in southern Asia. Find out lots of interesting facts about Mount Everest, including its first ascent, the usual climbing routes, and strange feats on the roof of the world.
Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world, stretches along the border of Nepal and Tibet/China in southern Asia. Find out lots of interesting facts about Mount Everest, including its first ascent, the usual climbing routes, and strange feats on the roof of the world.
Fast Facts About Mount Fuji
Learn interesting facts about Mount Fuji, the highest mountain in Japan and one of the world's most beautiful and famous mountains, and how to climb Fuji-san.
Learn interesting facts about Mount Fuji, the highest mountain in Japan and one of the world's most beautiful and famous mountains, and how to climb Fuji-san.
Kilimanjaro
Learn here about Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa, one of the Seven Summits, and one of the most popular high mountains in the world for climbers.
Learn here about Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa, one of the Seven Summits, and one of the most popular high mountains in the world for climbers.
K2 Fast Facts
Learn interesting facts about K2, the second highest mountain in the world.
Learn interesting facts about K2, the second highest mountain in the world.
6 Rappelling Skills
Rappelling is skill-based. Learn here what the six essential climbing skills you need to know to rappel safely and efficiently.
Rappelling is skill-based. Learn here what the six essential climbing skills you need to know to rappel safely and efficiently.
Mount Rainier
Mount Rainier, the highest mountain in Washington, is the fourth highest mountain in the United States. Learn lots of interesting facts about Mount Rainier and how to climb it.
Mount Rainier, the highest mountain in Washington, is the fourth highest mountain in the United States. Learn lots of interesting facts about Mount Rainier and how to climb it.
Fast Facts About Denali
Learn interesting climbing history and geographic facts about Denali, also called Mount McKinley, the highest mountain in North America, the United States, and Alaska, and one of the Seven Summits.
Learn interesting climbing history and geographic facts about Denali, also called Mount McKinley, the highest mountain in North America, the United States, and Alaska, and one of the Seven Summits.
6 Important Climbing Knots
You need to know these 6 knots to go rock climbing safely--Figure-8 Follow-Through Knot, Clove Hitch, Figure-8-on-a-Bight, Double Fisherman's Knot, Prusik Knot, and Münter Hitch.
You need to know these 6 knots to go rock climbing safely--Figure-8 Follow-Through Knot, Clove Hitch, Figure-8-on-a-Bight, Double Fisherman's Knot, Prusik Knot, and Münter Hitch.
10 Rock Shoe Buying Tips
10 Rock Climbing Shoe Buying Tips -- Buying a New Pair of Rock Climbing Shoes
10 Rock Climbing Shoe Buying Tips -- Buying a New Pair of Rock Climbing Shoes
Mount Kosciuszko
Fast facts about Mount Kosciuszko, the highest mountain in Australia and one of the Seven Summits.
Fast facts about Mount Kosciuszko, the highest mountain in Australia and one of the Seven Summits.
4 Rappel Knots
If you're out climbing and need to rappel off the cliff, here are the four best knots to tie your climbing ropes together.
If you're out climbing and need to rappel off the cliff, here are the four best knots to tie your climbing ropes together.
Matterhorn
Learn all about about the Matterhorn and climbing the Matterhorn, Switzerland's most famous mountain.
Learn all about about the Matterhorn and climbing the Matterhorn, Switzerland's most famous mountain.
Basic Rappel Equipment
Here is a list of all the essential equipment that you need to rappel off your newest climb, including ropes, rappel device, anchors, slings, harness, gloves, and daisy chain.
Here is a list of all the essential equipment that you need to rappel off your newest climb, including ropes, rappel device, anchors, slings, harness, gloves, and daisy chain.
Aconcagua
Learn interesting climbing and geographic facts about Aconcagua, the highest mountain in South America and one of the Seven Summits.
Learn interesting climbing and geographic facts about Aconcagua, the highest mountain in South America and one of the Seven Summits.
8,000-Meter Peaks List
The world’s 14 highest mountains are an exclusive club of peaks whose summits tower more than 8,000 meters (26,247 feet) above sea level.The Eight Thousanders all lie in the Himalayan and Karakoram ranges in central Asia.
The world’s 14 highest mountains are an exclusive club of peaks whose summits tower more than 8,000 meters (26,247 feet) above sea level.The Eight Thousanders all lie in the Himalayan and Karakoram ranges in central Asia.
Fast Facts About Mount Elbrus
Learn all about Mount Elbrus, the highest mountain in Europe, one of the Seven Summits, and one of the most popular but deadliest high mountains in the world for climbers.
Learn all about Mount Elbrus, the highest mountain in Europe, one of the Seven Summits, and one of the most popular but deadliest high mountains in the world for climbers.
Mont Blanc
Learn all about Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in western Europe and the Alps, and a popular mountain for climbers.
Learn all about Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in western Europe and the Alps, and a popular mountain for climbers.
The Seven Summits
The Seven Summits, a well-known mountaineering objective, are the highest peaks on each of the seven continents. Learn here about these seven mountains and climbing them.
The Seven Summits, a well-known mountaineering objective, are the highest peaks on each of the seven continents. Learn here about these seven mountains and climbing them.
How to Tie a Figure-8 Follow-T
Learn how to tie a figure-8 follow-through knot, the best knot for tying into a climbing rope. The figure-8 follow-through knot, also called a figure-8 trace knot, is the best knot for rock climbing since it's easy to check and won't come untied.
Learn how to tie a figure-8 follow-through knot, the best knot for tying into a climbing rope. The figure-8 follow-through knot, also called a figure-8 trace knot, is the best knot for rock climbing since it's easy to check and won't come untied.
Devils Tower Facts
Devils Tower, a spectacular natural landmark in Wyoming, is one of the premier climbing destinations in the United States. Find out here all about Devils Tower.
Devils Tower, a spectacular natural landmark in Wyoming, is one of the premier climbing destinations in the United States. Find out here all about Devils Tower.
9 Basic Types of Handholds
How you use handholds on a cliff is essential to your climbing success. We use our hands to grab various rock features, which allow us to pull ourselves upward with our arms and to stay in balance on vertical terrain. Learn here about the nine different types of handholds that you will encounter on cliffs and how to use each type of handhold with specific hand movements and techniques.
How you use handholds on a cliff is essential to your climbing success. We use our hands to grab various rock features, which allow us to pull ourselves upward with our arms and to stay in balance on vertical terrain. Learn here about the nine different types of handholds that you will encounter on cliffs and how to use each type of handhold with specific hand movements and techniques.
10 Climbing Safety Tips
Climbing is dangerous. Learn the basic rules of climbing safety to stay safe on the rocks and avoid accidents. Follow these ten tips for climbing safety for a safe climbing adventure.
Climbing is dangerous. Learn the basic rules of climbing safety to stay safe on the rocks and avoid accidents. Follow these ten tips for climbing safety for a safe climbing adventure.
Mount Whitney
Check out lots of interesting facts and statistics about Mount Whitney, the highest mountain in California and the highest in the lower 48 states.
Check out lots of interesting facts and statistics about Mount Whitney, the highest mountain in California and the highest in the lower 48 states.
Your Basic Trad Gear Rack
What do you need to buy to build a basic rack of equipment for traditional climbing? Here are my suggestions for starting to build your trad rack, including cams, nuts, slings, and carabiners.
What do you need to buy to build a basic rack of equipment for traditional climbing? Here are my suggestions for starting to build your trad rack, including cams, nuts, slings, and carabiners.
Essential Sport Climbing Gear
Here's all the basic equipment you need to go sport climbing, including a rope, quickdraws, locking carabiners, and personal gear.
Here's all the basic equipment you need to go sport climbing, including a rope, quickdraws, locking carabiners, and personal gear.
Top-Rope Climbing
Top-rope climbing is the best way for beginners to get out on the rocks. Check here for the skills you need to know and what equipment you need to buy.
Top-rope climbing is the best way for beginners to get out on the rocks. Check here for the skills you need to know and what equipment you need to buy.
LearntoBelay
Belaying is one of the most important climbing skills. Here you learn the basics about belaying and using belay devices.
Belaying is one of the most important climbing skills. Here you learn the basics about belaying and using belay devices.
5 Greatest Mount Everest Climbers
George Mallory, a member of three British expeditions to Mount Everest in the early 1920s, died on the mountain's Northeast Ridge on June 8, 1924, leaving behind the enduring mystery: Did Mallory and his partner Sandy Irvine reach the summit of Mount Everest 29 years before Hillary and Tenzing?
George Mallory, a member of three British expeditions to Mount Everest in the early 1920s, died on the mountain's Northeast Ridge on June 8, 1924, leaving behind the enduring mystery: Did Mallory and his partner Sandy Irvine reach the summit of Mount Everest 29 years before Hillary and Tenzing?
4 Strange Mount Everest Stories
Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world, is also one of its most storied with many tales of adventure, bravery, strength, daring, and death. Here are four strange yet odd stories about Mount Everest, including an unknown Soviet attempt, a profile of Sandy Irvine, a bizarre solo attempt by a cross-dresser, and the answer to the question: Who was first on Everest's summit?
Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world, is also one of its most storied with many tales of adventure, bravery, strength, daring, and death. Here are four strange yet odd stories about Mount Everest, including an unknown Soviet attempt, a profile of Sandy Irvine, a bizarre solo attempt by a cross-dresser, and the answer to the question: Who was first on Everest's summit?
Fast Facts About Mount Shasta
Mount Shasta towers majestically above northern California. This massive stratovolcano, one of California's Fourteeners, has a long colorful history and is a popular mountain for climbers. Find out lots of interesting facts and Mount Shasta's geology, volcanism, history, ascents, and how to climb it.
Mount Shasta towers majestically above northern California. This massive stratovolcano, one of California's Fourteeners, has a long colorful history and is a popular mountain for climbers. Find out lots of interesting facts and Mount Shasta's geology, volcanism, history, ascents, and how to climb it.
4 Types of Climbing Chalk
Climbers use chalk to dry sweaty hands and to enhance their grip on handholds. Find out here about the four types of climbing chalk that you can buy and use on the rock.
Climbers use chalk to dry sweaty hands and to enhance their grip on handholds. Find out here about the four types of climbing chalk that you can buy and use on the rock.
Fast Facts About Mount Kenya
Learn all about Mount Kenya, the second highest mountain in Africa and the highest mountain in Kenya. Mount Kenya is popular with rock climbers and mountaineers since it offers a greater challenge than Kilimanjaro.
Learn all about Mount Kenya, the second highest mountain in Africa and the highest mountain in Kenya. Mount Kenya is popular with rock climbers and mountaineers since it offers a greater challenge than Kilimanjaro.
Caving Equipment
You want to go underground and crawl around in caves? Here's all the essential equipment that you need to get out caving, including helmet, headlamp, oversuit, and personal gear.
You want to go underground and crawl around in caves? Here's all the essential equipment that you need to get out caving, including helmet, headlamp, oversuit, and personal gear.
3 Skills for a TR Anchor
The 3 basic skills you need to know to build a safe anchor system for top-rope rock climbing.
The 3 basic skills you need to know to build a safe anchor system for top-rope rock climbing.
4 Friction Knots
Every climber needs to know these 4 friction knots--Prusik knot, Klemheist knot, Bachmann knot, and Autoblock knot--to climb a rope in an emergency or to escape a belay during a self-rescue.
Every climber needs to know these 4 friction knots--Prusik knot, Klemheist knot, Bachmann knot, and Autoblock knot--to climb a rope in an emergency or to escape a belay during a self-rescue.
Guadalupe Peak
Read interesting facts and statistics about Guadalupe Peak, the highest mountain in Texas.
Read interesting facts and statistics about Guadalupe Peak, the highest mountain in Texas.
Figure-8 Fisherman's Knot
Definition of Double Figure-8 Fisherman’s Knot, climbing words for the best knot to tie 2 ropes together.
Definition of Double Figure-8 Fisherman’s Knot, climbing words for the best knot to tie 2 ropes together.
7 Summit Climbing Costs
How much does it cost to climb The Seven Summits, the seven highest mountains on the seven continents? You know it will cost a lot of money, find out here how much it costs to climb all seven mountains.
How much does it cost to climb The Seven Summits, the seven highest mountains on the seven continents? You know it will cost a lot of money, find out here how much it costs to climb all seven mountains.
Kangchenjunga Facts
Facts about Kangchenjunga, the third highest mountain in the world.
Facts about Kangchenjunga, the third highest mountain in the world.
Mountain Climbing
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.
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.
Full Crimp Grip
The full crimp grip is one of 6 hand and finger positions used in rock climbing. Learn all about the full crimp, how to do it, and how to avoid crimping injuries.
The full crimp grip is one of 6 hand and finger positions used in rock climbing. Learn all about the full crimp, how to do it, and how to avoid crimping injuries.
Using a Daisy Chain
A daisy chain, used in rock climbing, is a length of webbing with variable-length sewn links which can be clipped into anchors with a carabiner. Learn here about daisy chains and how to properly use them.
A daisy chain, used in rock climbing, is a length of webbing with variable-length sewn links which can be clipped into anchors with a carabiner. Learn here about daisy chains and how to properly use them.
Belay & Rappel Devices
Belay and rappel devices are one of the most important pieces of climbing equipment that you will need to purchase and learn to use so you can safely belay and rappel at the cliff.
Belay and rappel devices are one of the most important pieces of climbing equipment that you will need to purchase and learn to use so you can safely belay and rappel at the cliff.
Top-Rope Climbing Gear
Here's eveything that you need to get out top-rope climbing on your local cliff, including a climbing rope, carabiners, slings, and personal gear.
Here's eveything that you need to get out top-rope climbing on your local cliff, including a climbing rope, carabiners, slings, and personal gear.
How To Avoid Ticks
Ticks are pesky little arachnids that are often encountered when you're approaching cliffs or on cliff-tops after you've climbed. Learn all about ticks and seven tips on how to avoid ticks and keep from getting bitten by ticks when you're climbing.
Ticks are pesky little arachnids that are often encountered when you're approaching cliffs or on cliff-tops after you've climbed. Learn all about ticks and seven tips on how to avoid ticks and keep from getting bitten by ticks when you're climbing.
Six Basic Finger Grips
You need to learn to effectively use your hands and fingers to become a successful rock climber. Learn about using handholds and the six basic finger grips for rock climbing.
You need to learn to effectively use your hands and fingers to become a successful rock climber. Learn about using handholds and the six basic finger grips for rock climbing.
How to Tie an Autoblock Knot
Learn how to tie and use an autoblock knot, an essential safety knot used in climbing and rappelling.
Learn how to tie and use an autoblock knot, an essential safety knot used in climbing and rappelling.
Six Performance Climbing Tips
Use these six climbing movement tips to improve your performance on the rocks. Learn about properly using your feet, legs, and hands; how to make basic climbing strategies; and how to be one with the rock. Read them, practice them, and get climbing.
Use these six climbing movement tips to improve your performance on the rocks. Learn about properly using your feet, legs, and hands; how to make basic climbing strategies; and how to be one with the rock. Read them, practice them, and get climbing.
K2 Firsts
K2, the world's second highest mountain, is one of its most difficult and dangerous to climb. Here is a list of all the firsts on K2, including the first attempt, the first ascent, first Americans to climb it, first woman ascent, first ski descent, and first death.
K2, the world's second highest mountain, is one of its most difficult and dangerous to climb. Here is a list of all the firsts on K2, including the first attempt, the first ascent, first Americans to climb it, first woman ascent, first ski descent, and first death.
Mount Elbert
Facts and figures about Mount Elbert, the highest mountain in Colorado.
Facts and figures about Mount Elbert, the highest mountain in Colorado.
All About Rappelling
Rappelling is a climbing technique that allows you to do a controlled descent down a rope from a cliff or mountain. Learn here all about rappelling and the essential climbing skills you need to learn to safely rappel.
Rappelling is a climbing technique that allows you to do a controlled descent down a rope from a cliff or mountain. Learn here all about rappelling and the essential climbing skills you need to learn to safely rappel.
Colorado's Fourteeners
Colorado has 55 Fourteeners or 14,000-foot mountains in its many mountain ranges. Learn all about Colorado's Fourteeners and how to climb them.
Colorado has 55 Fourteeners or 14,000-foot mountains in its many mountain ranges. Learn all about Colorado's Fourteeners and how to climb them.
Climbing Voice Commands
Climbing voice commands are basic verbal commands that rock climbers use to communicate with each other when they're climbing. Learn here why climbers use voice commands and what the basic voice commands are.
Climbing voice commands are basic verbal commands that rock climbers use to communicate with each other when they're climbing. Learn here why climbers use voice commands and what the basic voice commands are.
All About Climbing Clothes
"What should I wear when I go rock climbing?" is a common question that we get asked at Front Range Climbing
"What should I wear when I go rock climbing?" is a common question that we get asked at Front Range Climbing
Annapurna Facts
Facts About Annapurna, the Tenth Highest Mountain in the World
Facts About Annapurna, the Tenth Highest Mountain in the World
Lhotse Fast Facts
Facts about Lhotse, the fourth highest mountain in the world.
Facts about Lhotse, the fourth highest mountain in the world.
Chimborazo Fast Facts
Learn all about Chimborazo, the highest mountain in Ecuador and one of the highest volcanos in the world. Chimborazo is a popular mountain for climbers with excellent snow and ice routes up its glaciated flanks.
Learn all about Chimborazo, the highest mountain in Ecuador and one of the highest volcanos in the world. Chimborazo is a popular mountain for climbers with excellent snow and ice routes up its glaciated flanks.
Fast Facts About Mount Vinson
Mount Vinson in the Ellsworth Mountains is the highest mountain in Antarctica and one of the Seven Summits, the highest points on the Seven Continents. Discover lots of interesting facts about Mount Vinson, including its discovery in 1957, first ascent by Americans in 1966, and how to climb Mount Vinson now.
Mount Vinson in the Ellsworth Mountains is the highest mountain in Antarctica and one of the Seven Summits, the highest points on the Seven Continents. Discover lots of interesting facts about Mount Vinson, including its discovery in 1957, first ascent by Americans in 1966, and how to climb Mount Vinson now.
Dark Summit Book Review
Book review of The Summit — The True Story of Everest’s Most Controversial Season by Nick Heil about Mount Everest and the 2006 disaster
Book review of The Summit — The True Story of Everest’s Most Controversial Season by Nick Heil about Mount Everest and the 2006 disaster
Figure-8-on-a-Bight Knot
Definition of Figure-8-on-a-Bight Knot, climbing words for the a secure knot used to tie a climber to an anchor.
Definition of Figure-8-on-a-Bight Knot, climbing words for the a secure knot used to tie a climber to an anchor.
Costs to Climb Kilimanjaro
How much will it cost you to climb Kilimanjaro? Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa and one of the Seven Summits, is expensive to climb. Learn about all the essential costs, including airfare, outfitter fees, tips, and extra costs, and make your own budget to have the adventure of a lifetime by climbing Kili.
How much will it cost you to climb Kilimanjaro? Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa and one of the Seven Summits, is expensive to climb. Learn about all the essential costs, including airfare, outfitter fees, tips, and extra costs, and make your own budget to have the adventure of a lifetime by climbing Kili.
Humphreys Peak
Read interesting facts and statistics about Humphreys Peak, the highest mountain in Arizona.
Read interesting facts and statistics about Humphreys Peak, the highest mountain in Arizona.
Lightning First Aid
The worst thing to happen during a thunder storm is that you or someone in your party is struck by lightning. If lightning strikes while you're climbing, follow these first aid steps to save a life.
The worst thing to happen during a thunder storm is that you or someone in your party is struck by lightning. If lightning strikes while you're climbing, follow these first aid steps to save a life.
Broken Bolt Accident
A rock climber falls while rappelling at the Garden of the Gods when an old anchor bolt breaks. Read an analysis of the accident and the lessons to learn from it.
A rock climber falls while rappelling at the Garden of the Gods when an old anchor bolt breaks. Read an analysis of the accident and the lessons to learn from it.
Carstensz Pyramid
Learn about Carstensz Pyramid, the highest mountain in New Guinea, Indonesia, and Oceania, and one of the Seven Summits.
Learn about Carstensz Pyramid, the highest mountain in New Guinea, Indonesia, and Oceania, and one of the Seven Summits.
Mount Washington
Learn lots of interesting facts and data about Mount Washington, the highest mountain in New Hampshire and New England.
Learn lots of interesting facts and data about Mount Washington, the highest mountain in New Hampshire and New England.
Types of Harnesses
Harnesses are specifically made for different types of climbing, including sport, gym, and competition climbing, general all-around climbing, big wall climbing, alpine and ice climbing, caving, and kids climbing. Specific harnesses are made for women and children.
Harnesses are specifically made for different types of climbing, including sport, gym, and competition climbing, general all-around climbing, big wall climbing, alpine and ice climbing, caving, and kids climbing. Specific harnesses are made for women and children.
Autoblock Knot Definition
The autoblock knot is an important climbing knot used as a safety back-up on a rappel rope.
The autoblock knot is an important climbing knot used as a safety back-up on a rappel rope.
How to Tie a Prusik Knot
Learn how to tie a Prusik knot, an important knot used in climbing for ascending ropes and in emergency situations.
Learn how to tie a Prusik knot, an important knot used in climbing for ascending ropes and in emergency situations.
Clove Hitch
Definition of Clove Hitch, climbing words for a knot to tie a rope to a carabiner, anchor, or tree.
Definition of Clove Hitch, climbing words for a knot to tie a rope to a carabiner, anchor, or tree.
How to Rig a Carabiner Brake
Learn how to rig a carabiner brake so you can safely rappel off a climb if you accidently drop, lose, or forget your rappel device.
Learn how to rig a carabiner brake so you can safely rappel off a climb if you accidently drop, lose, or forget your rappel device.
Climbing the Keyhole Route
The Keyhole Route climbs Longs Peak, one of Colorado's most beautiful and difficult Fourteeners. Plan your climb up Longs Peak with this detailed route description up the Keyhole Route, the single most popular mountain route in Colorado.
The Keyhole Route climbs Longs Peak, one of Colorado's most beautiful and difficult Fourteeners. Plan your climb up Longs Peak with this detailed route description up the Keyhole Route, the single most popular mountain route in Colorado.
Climbing FAQ: Do I Weigh Too Much?
slabs or rock faces that are less than vertical . You will be able to keep your weight centered over
slabs or rock faces that are less than vertical . You will be able to keep your weight centered over
10 Tips to Place Better Cams
Spring-loaded camming devices or SLCDs are an important part of your rack of climbing gear. While cams are easy to place, they are only safe and secure if you place them correctly. Learn how to place camming units; which cracks are best for cams; why you use quickdraws on cams; why cams aren't great for top-rope anchors; and how to remove stuck cams.
Spring-loaded camming devices or SLCDs are an important part of your rack of climbing gear. While cams are easy to place, they are only safe and secure if you place them correctly. Learn how to place camming units; which cracks are best for cams; why you use quickdraws on cams; why cams aren't great for top-rope anchors; and how to remove stuck cams.
Orizaba Fast Facts
Learn here about Pico de Orizaba, the highest mountain in Mexico and the highest volcano in North America.
Learn here about Pico de Orizaba, the highest mountain in Mexico and the highest volcano in North America.
Climbing Sling Types
Climbing slings, lengths of cord or webbing that are sewn or tied into closed loops, come in five basic types. Read about each type and what they are used for when you go rock climbing.
Climbing slings, lengths of cord or webbing that are sewn or tied into closed loops, come in five basic types. Read about each type and what they are used for when you go rock climbing.
Rope Care Tips
Your climbing rope won't last forever. Follow these tips to increase its life--don't step on your rope, use a rope bag, run your rope freely, switch ends after falling on your rope, and regularly wash it.
Your climbing rope won't last forever. Follow these tips to increase its life--don't step on your rope, use a rope bag, run your rope freely, switch ends after falling on your rope, and regularly wash it.
Colorado Fourteeners List
Colorado, the roof of the Rockies, offers 55 Fourteeners or peaks above 14,000 feet for climbers. Here is a complete listing of all the Fourteeners, their elevations, and their mountain ranges.
Colorado, the roof of the Rockies, offers 55 Fourteeners or peaks above 14,000 feet for climbers. Here is a complete listing of all the Fourteeners, their elevations, and their mountain ranges.
Locking Carabiner
Definition of Locking Carabiner, a climbing equipment word for a metal link that locks shut.
Definition of Locking Carabiner, a climbing equipment word for a metal link that locks shut.
All About Climbing Slings
Climbing slings, simply lengths of webbing that are tied or sewn into closed loops, are an essential piece of rock climbing equipment. Learn all about slings, how climbers use slings, the different materials used to make slings, and the differences between sewn and tied slings.
Climbing slings, simply lengths of webbing that are tied or sewn into closed loops, are an essential piece of rock climbing equipment. Learn all about slings, how climbers use slings, the different materials used to make slings, and the differences between sewn and tied slings.
K2: The Abruzzi Spur
K2, the second highest mountain in the world, is usually climbed by the Abruzzi Spur route up the Southeast Ridge. Read a description of the route and make your own plans to climb to the summit of K2.
K2, the second highest mountain in the world, is usually climbed by the Abruzzi Spur route up the Southeast Ridge. Read a description of the route and make your own plans to climb to the summit of K2.
Makalu Fast Facts
Facts About Makalu, the Fifth Highest Mountain in the World.
Facts About Makalu, the Fifth Highest Mountain in the World.
Moving Over Stone
Climbing is all about movement. It's about learning to use your hands and feet to ascend vertical rock faces. It's about the specialized techniques used in face climbing and crack climbing. Climbing is a natural human activity. Learn the basics here about moving over stone.
Climbing is all about movement. It's about learning to use your hands and feet to ascend vertical rock faces. It's about the specialized techniques used in face climbing and crack climbing. Climbing is a natural human activity. Learn the basics here about moving over stone.
Climbing Harness Parts
Your climbing harness, which connects your body to your rope, is a complicated piece of equipment. A harness has lots of parts—straps, buckles, and loops. Read this breakdown of all the parts of a climbing harness so you know what you’re looking at before you buy a new harness.
Your climbing harness, which connects your body to your rope, is a complicated piece of equipment. A harness has lots of parts—straps, buckles, and loops. Read this breakdown of all the parts of a climbing harness so you know what you’re looking at before you buy a new harness.
Münter Hitch
Definiton of the Münter hitch, a climbing knot used for rappelling and belaying, especially in emergency situations.
Definiton of the Münter hitch, a climbing knot used for rappelling and belaying, especially in emergency situations.
Prusik Knot Definition
Definition of Prusik Knot, climbing words for a friction knot used to ascend a fixed rope.
Definition of Prusik Knot, climbing words for a friction knot used to ascend a fixed rope.
Basic Rock Scrambling
The easiest way to start climbing is to learn how to scramble, which is simply climbing easy rock that doesn't require the use of a rope or technical climbing equipment. Learn here about all the basic climbing and mountaineering skills required to become a safe and proficient scrambler as well as safety suggestions and when to use a rope.
The easiest way to start climbing is to learn how to scramble, which is simply climbing easy rock that doesn't require the use of a rope or technical climbing equipment. Learn here about all the basic climbing and mountaineering skills required to become a safe and proficient scrambler as well as safety suggestions and when to use a rope.
Build Safe Rappel Anchors
Rappel anchors are an important element for safe rappelling. Bad anchors can fail and lead to dire consequences. Learn how to use existing rappel anchors and how to create new rappel anchors if you have to retreat from a route. Also follow my rappel anchor tips for safety and what you need to carry in a rap anchor kit.
Rappel anchors are an important element for safe rappelling. Bad anchors can fail and lead to dire consequences. Learn how to use existing rappel anchors and how to create new rappel anchors if you have to retreat from a route. Also follow my rappel anchor tips for safety and what you need to carry in a rap anchor kit.
Cho Oyu Facts
Facts About Cho Oyu, the Fifth Highest Mountain in the World
Facts About Cho Oyu, the Fifth Highest Mountain in the World
California Fourteener List
California, with the highest peak in the contiguous US, offers 13 Fourteeners or peaks above 14,000 feet for climbers. Check out this complete list of all the Fourteeners, their elevations and mountain ranges, and 10 sub-peaks.
California, with the highest peak in the contiguous US, offers 13 Fourteeners or peaks above 14,000 feet for climbers. Check out this complete list of all the Fourteeners, their elevations and mountain ranges, and 10 sub-peaks.
10 Climber Lightning Tips
If you’re out climbing and get caught in an open exposed place like a mountain summit or cliff top, follow these 10 climbing safety tips to minimize your risk and stay safe from lightning strikes.
If you’re out climbing and get caught in an open exposed place like a mountain summit or cliff top, follow these 10 climbing safety tips to minimize your risk and stay safe from lightning strikes.
Your Climbing Rope's Life
How long will your climbing rope last? A long time if you take care of it properly. Find out here about the life of your climbing rope and what wears your rope out.
How long will your climbing rope last? A long time if you take care of it properly. Find out here about the life of your climbing rope and what wears your rope out.
Learn to Crack Climb
Crack climbing is the basic technique used by rock climbers to ascend or jam cracks in cliff faces. Learn what crack climbing and jamming is all about; types of cracks; and how to learn how to jam cracks.
Crack climbing is the basic technique used by rock climbers to ascend or jam cracks in cliff faces. Learn what crack climbing and jamming is all about; types of cracks; and how to learn how to jam cracks.
Carabiner Brake Method
How do you rappel if you drop your rappel device on a rock climb? The best way to get down is by using the carabiner brake method. Learn all about the carabiner brake including its advantages and disadvantages so you'll know how to manage in an emergency situation.
How do you rappel if you drop your rappel device on a rock climb? The best way to get down is by using the carabiner brake method. Learn all about the carabiner brake including its advantages and disadvantages so you'll know how to manage in an emergency situation.
Basic Scrambling Skills
If you climb mountains then you have to learn basic rock climbing moves when you're scrambling over exposed rocky sections without a rope. Use six basic climbing skills to improve your scrambling and to stay safe in the mountains.
If you climb mountains then you have to learn basic rock climbing moves when you're scrambling over exposed rocky sections without a rope. Use six basic climbing skills to improve your scrambling and to stay safe in the mountains.
6 Tips for Better Climbing Footwork
How you move and place your feet and rock shoes while you're climbing is important to your climbing success. Efficiently foot placement, including watching you foot, placing your foot softly and quietly, and taking small steps is paramount to climbing well. Learn 6 tips about climbing footwork and you'll be climbing harder and higher.
How you move and place your feet and rock shoes while you're climbing is important to your climbing success. Efficiently foot placement, including watching you foot, placing your foot softly and quietly, and taking small steps is paramount to climbing well. Learn 6 tips about climbing footwork and you'll be climbing harder and higher.
Acadia National Park Climbing
Acadia National Park on the central Maine coast is one of the best rock climbing areas in the eastern United States. Acadia also offers Otter Cliff, the best sea cliff climbing area in the country. Climbers come to Acadia to toprope at Otter Cliff and South Bubble, and to climb excellent multi-pitch routes on The Precipice. Start planning your next climbing trip to Acadia National Park.
Acadia National Park on the central Maine coast is one of the best rock climbing areas in the eastern United States. Acadia also offers Otter Cliff, the best sea cliff climbing area in the country. Climbers come to Acadia to toprope at Otter Cliff and South Bubble, and to climb excellent multi-pitch routes on The Precipice. Start planning your next climbing trip to Acadia National Park.
Nanga Parbat Facts
Facts About Nanga Parbat, the Ninth Highest Mountain in the World
Facts About Nanga Parbat, the Ninth Highest Mountain in the World
Sport Climbing Anchors
Use quickdraws on the bolt anchors on sport climbing routes to rig top-ropes for your buddies. Using your own gear lessens the wear on permanent hardware and keeps you safer.
Use quickdraws on the bolt anchors on sport climbing routes to rig top-ropes for your buddies. Using your own gear lessens the wear on permanent hardware and keeps you safer.
How to Use a GriGri
The Petzl GriGri belay device, a mechanical assist device used for belaying, is an important rock climbing tool. The GriGri, however, is not a hands-free auto-locking device. GriGri accidents happen because climbers load the device wrong or are careless belayers. Learn how to properly load and use a GriGri when you're climbing.
The Petzl GriGri belay device, a mechanical assist device used for belaying, is an important rock climbing tool. The GriGri, however, is not a hands-free auto-locking device. GriGri accidents happen because climbers load the device wrong or are careless belayers. Learn how to properly load and use a GriGri when you're climbing.
All About Chalk Bags
Chalk bags are simply small fabric sacks that are filled with climbing chalk and carried on a belt around a climber's waist. Learn more about chalk bags, their different sizes and shapes, how to buy a chalk bag, and how to carry a chalk bag.
Chalk bags are simply small fabric sacks that are filled with climbing chalk and carried on a belt around a climber's waist. Learn more about chalk bags, their different sizes and shapes, how to buy a chalk bag, and how to carry a chalk bag.
All About Belaying
Belaying, the process of one climber managing and holding the rope for another person climbing, is an essential rock climbing skill that every climber needs to know. Learn here what belaying is and the 3 factors needed for a safe belay.
Belaying, the process of one climber managing and holding the rope for another person climbing, is an essential rock climbing skill that every climber needs to know. Learn here what belaying is and the 3 factors needed for a safe belay.
Climbing Glove System
When you're ice climbing or climbing high mountains, your hands are going to get cold. What's the best glove system to use to keep your hands and fingers toasty warm and free from the risk of frostbite? Learn from mountaineer Susan Paul how to create a glove system for winter climbing.
When you're ice climbing or climbing high mountains, your hands are going to get cold. What's the best glove system to use to keep your hands and fingers toasty warm and free from the risk of frostbite? Learn from mountaineer Susan Paul how to create a glove system for winter climbing.
Facts About Mount Katahdin
Mount Katahdin, the centerpiece of Baxter State Park, is Maine's highest mountain and the objective of many climbers.
Mount Katahdin, the centerpiece of Baxter State Park, is Maine's highest mountain and the objective of many climbers.
Half Crimp Grip
The half crimp grip is one of 6 hand and finger positions used in rock climbing. Learn all about the half crimp, how to do it, and how to avoid crimping injuries.
The half crimp grip is one of 6 hand and finger positions used in rock climbing. Learn all about the half crimp, how to do it, and how to avoid crimping injuries.
Lightning Facts
Learn interesting facts about lightning. What are your chances of being struck? How many lightning strikes are there each day and year? What are the most dangerous places for lightning in the US?
Learn interesting facts about lightning. What are your chances of being struck? How many lightning strikes are there each day and year? What are the most dangerous places for lightning in the US?
“On Belay” Command
“On belay” is the first climbing voice command used by a climbing team at the base of a route as well as at both the beginning and end of a pitch higher up the cliff.
“On belay” is the first climbing voice command used by a climbing team at the base of a route as well as at both the beginning and end of a pitch higher up the cliff.
Gangkhar Puensum
Learn all about Gangkhar Puensum in Bhutan, the world's highest unclimbed mountain.
Learn all about Gangkhar Puensum in Bhutan, the world's highest unclimbed mountain.
Which Rock Shoes Should I Wear
Which rock shoes should I wear? is a common question, especially from novice rock climbings. Rock cilmbing shoes are the one piece of climbing equipment that help immediately help you climb better. Learn here about how to buy new rock shoes, which kinds of shoes are right for your climbing adventures, and how the shoes should fit your feet.
Which rock shoes should I wear? is a common question, especially from novice rock climbings. Rock cilmbing shoes are the one piece of climbing equipment that help immediately help you climb better. Learn here about how to buy new rock shoes, which kinds of shoes are right for your climbing adventures, and how the shoes should fit your feet.
Sport Climbing
Sport climbing, the pursuit of bolt-protected gymnastic climbing, offers the rewards of rock climbing without a lot of the risks. Learn here what sport climbing is and what skills you need to get out on the rocks.
Sport climbing, the pursuit of bolt-protected gymnastic climbing, offers the rewards of rock climbing without a lot of the risks. Learn here what sport climbing is and what skills you need to get out on the rocks.
Double Overhand Knot
Definition of Double Overhand Knot, climbing words for a knot used to tie 2 ropes together for rappelling.
Definition of Double Overhand Knot, climbing words for a knot used to tie 2 ropes together for rappelling.
Climbing Knots
Learn all about knots for climbing, including the best knots for climbing; knots to tie rappel ropes together; friction knots; knot strength; and how to tie and untie knots.
Learn all about knots for climbing, including the best knots for climbing; knots to tie rappel ropes together; friction knots; knot strength; and how to tie and untie knots.
Don't Top-Rope Through Bolts
A cardinal rule of top-roping is to never rig a top-rope through bolt anchors. The sawing of the rope wears out the metal anchors, requiring expensive replacement.
A cardinal rule of top-roping is to never rig a top-rope through bolt anchors. The sawing of the rope wears out the metal anchors, requiring expensive replacement.
8 Tips to Avoid Lightning
You're out climbing or hiking in the mountains and see a lightning storm brewing. What do you do to be safe? Here are 9 tips to avoid lightning strikes and avoid getting caught in severe storms with lightning.
You're out climbing or hiking in the mountains and see a lightning storm brewing. What do you do to be safe? Here are 9 tips to avoid lightning strikes and avoid getting caught in severe storms with lightning.
All About Bouldering
Bouldering, the discipline of rock climbing on small cliffs and boulders, celebrates the joy of movement over stone. Bouldering is all about movement, of climbing with purity and simplicity and without a rope and protective gear. Bouldering is simply you and the rock. Learn all about bouldering here.
Bouldering, the discipline of rock climbing on small cliffs and boulders, celebrates the joy of movement over stone. Bouldering is all about movement, of climbing with purity and simplicity and without a rope and protective gear. Bouldering is simply you and the rock. Learn all about bouldering here.
Natural Anchors
Natural anchors are points on a cliff or cliff-top that are used by climbers as an anchor for belaying, rappelling, and protecting a leader. These points include rock features like boulders and spikes and tree features like branches and tree trunks. Climbers use slings to tie off these points to create secure and safe climbing anchors. Learn more about natural anchors and how to create them.
Natural anchors are points on a cliff or cliff-top that are used by climbers as an anchor for belaying, rappelling, and protecting a leader. These points include rock features like boulders and spikes and tree features like branches and tree trunks. Climbers use slings to tie off these points to create secure and safe climbing anchors. Learn more about natural anchors and how to create them.
Rappel Device
Definition of Rappel Device, a climbing equipment word for a metal device used for belaying and rappelling.
Definition of Rappel Device, a climbing equipment word for a metal device used for belaying and rappelling.
Dhaulagiri Facts
Facts About Dhaulagiri, the Seventh Highest Mountain in the World
Facts About Dhaulagiri, the Seventh Highest Mountain in the World
5 Tips to Set Safe Top-Rope Anchors
The most dangerous part of top-rope climbing is setting up your anchors at the top of a cliff. Every year a few climbers fall off cliff-tops because they aren't tied into their rope before they set anchors on the edge of the cliff. Learn important safety tips for setting top-rope anchors and what you should not do.
The most dangerous part of top-rope climbing is setting up your anchors at the top of a cliff. Every year a few climbers fall off cliff-tops because they aren't tied into their rope before they set anchors on the edge of the cliff. Learn important safety tips for setting top-rope anchors and what you should not do.
Use Your Feet to Climb Better
If you want to climb better, then you need to use your feet better. Learn here why good footwork is important if you want to get up hard climbs.
If you want to climb better, then you need to use your feet better. Learn here why good footwork is important if you want to get up hard climbs.
Avoid Climbing Injuries
Climbing is a physical sport so you can injure your fingers, elbows, and shoulders if you're not careful when you climb and train. Most climbing injuries are due to overuse and to accident. Learn how to avoid climbing injuries from overuse and what to do if are injured rock climbing by following my smart climbing tips.
Climbing is a physical sport so you can injure your fingers, elbows, and shoulders if you're not careful when you climb and train. Most climbing injuries are due to overuse and to accident. Learn how to avoid climbing injuries from overuse and what to do if are injured rock climbing by following my smart climbing tips.
3 Types of Rock Faces for Clim
There are 3 types of rock faces you'll encounter when you're rock climbing — slabs, vertical faces, and overhanging faces. Find out about these faces, how to climb them, and America's best areas for each type.
There are 3 types of rock faces you'll encounter when you're rock climbing — slabs, vertical faces, and overhanging faces. Find out about these faces, how to climb them, and America's best areas for each type.
Care of Rock Shoes
To ensure that your rock shoes last, follow these three tips every time you go climbing and your shoes will have a long and happy life on the rocks.
To ensure that your rock shoes last, follow these three tips every time you go climbing and your shoes will have a long and happy life on the rocks.
Yvon Chouinard Quote
Here's a quote from Yvon Chouinard, founder of Patagonia, about the transcendental experience of climbing the first ascent of the Muir Wall in 1965.
Here's a quote from Yvon Chouinard, founder of Patagonia, about the transcendental experience of climbing the first ascent of the Muir Wall in 1965.
Belay Device
Definition of Belay Device, a climbing equipment word for hardware used for belaying and rappelling.
Definition of Belay Device, a climbing equipment word for hardware used for belaying and rappelling.
Rock Shoe Repairs
You've been climbing all summer and your rock shoes need new soles. What do you need done to the shoes and who's going to do the job? Read this guide to rock shoe resoles, repairs, and cobblers to make the right choices.
You've been climbing all summer and your rock shoes need new soles. What do you need done to the shoes and who's going to do the job? Read this guide to rock shoe resoles, repairs, and cobblers to make the right choices.
U.S. State High Points
A list of the state high points in all 50 U.S. states and Washington D.C.
A list of the state high points in all 50 U.S. states and Washington D.C.
Black Diamond ATC-XP
Review of Black Diamond ATC-XP Climbing Belay Device
Review of Black Diamond ATC-XP Climbing Belay Device
Fast Facts About Jerimoth Hill
Jerimoth Hill, at 812 feet above sea level, is the highest point in Rhode Island. Discover interesting facts about the roof of Rhode Island and how to climb Jerimoth Hill.
Jerimoth Hill, at 812 feet above sea level, is the highest point in Rhode Island. Discover interesting facts about the roof of Rhode Island and how to climb Jerimoth Hill.
Petzl GriGri
A review of the Petzl GriGri, a self-braking belay device for rock climbing.
A review of the Petzl GriGri, a self-braking belay device for rock climbing.
Rappelling is Dangerous
A lot can go wrong when you're rappelling off a cliff since you're totally dependent on your equipment. Learn here why rappelling is dangerous and how you can be safer rappelling.
A lot can go wrong when you're rappelling off a cliff since you're totally dependent on your equipment. Learn here why rappelling is dangerous and how you can be safer rappelling.
Anchor & Belayer
The most important parts of the top-rope climbing safety chain are the anchors and the belayer.
The most important parts of the top-rope climbing safety chain are the anchors and the belayer.
Basic Bouldering Equipment
The beauty of bouldering is not just doing hard moves but also its minimalism. You don’t need to spend lots of money on equipment to have fun on the boulders. Here are the 3 essential pieces of climbing equipment that you need to go bouldering.
The beauty of bouldering is not just doing hard moves but also its minimalism. You don’t need to spend lots of money on equipment to have fun on the boulders. Here are the 3 essential pieces of climbing equipment that you need to go bouldering.
Gearing Up to Climb
It's your first time climbing in an indoor gym and you're wondering what equipment you need. Read this and learn exactly what you're going to need to use when you go rock climbing.
It's your first time climbing in an indoor gym and you're wondering what equipment you need. Read this and learn exactly what you're going to need to use when you go rock climbing.
Why Go Climbing?
Why go climbing? It's a lot of fun, gets you outside, and challenges you to push the boundaries of the possible. Learn here about some of the risks and rewards that climbing offers.
Why go climbing? It's a lot of fun, gets you outside, and challenges you to push the boundaries of the possible. Learn here about some of the risks and rewards that climbing offers.
Bachmann Knot
The Bachmann Knot is a friction knot with a carabiner handle that is used in climbing to ascend fixed ropes.
The Bachmann Knot is a friction knot with a carabiner handle that is used in climbing to ascend fixed ropes.
Ascenders: Essential Climbing Equipment
Ascenders, mechanical devices used to ascend a fixed rope, are an essential piece of equipment used for climbing big walls and followoing aid routes. Learn all about ascenders, which ascenders you need for rock climbing, and important safety tips to follow when you are using ascenders.
Ascenders, mechanical devices used to ascend a fixed rope, are an essential piece of equipment used for climbing big walls and followoing aid routes. Learn all about ascenders, which ascenders you need for rock climbing, and important safety tips to follow when you are using ascenders.
Climbing Chalk
Climbers use chalk or magnesium carbonate as a drying agent on their hands and fingers to decrease moisture, reduce slippage, and increase performance. What is climbing chalk and how does it work? Does it actually help you climb harder? Find out all about climbing chalk and the answers to these questions.
Climbers use chalk or magnesium carbonate as a drying agent on their hands and fingers to decrease moisture, reduce slippage, and increase performance. What is climbing chalk and how does it work? Does it actually help you climb harder? Find out all about climbing chalk and the answers to these questions.
Fast Facts About Longs Peak
Learn interesting facts about Longs Peak, the highest mountain in Rocky Mountain National Park and the 15th highest Fourteener in Colorado.
Learn interesting facts about Longs Peak, the highest mountain in Rocky Mountain National Park and the 15th highest Fourteener in Colorado.
Geology of Mount Everest
Fossils deposited in a deep sea 400 million years ago are now found on top of Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world. How did marine fossils find their way to 29,000 feet? The answer is found in Mount Everest's unique geology. Learn all about the geology of Mount Everest and the Himalayan mountains and why they are still rising.
Fossils deposited in a deep sea 400 million years ago are now found on top of Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world. How did marine fossils find their way to 29,000 feet? The answer is found in Mount Everest's unique geology. Learn all about the geology of Mount Everest and the Himalayan mountains and why they are still rising.
Fast Facts About Snowdon
Learn all about Snowdon, the most climbed mountain in Great Britain as well as its most famous peak. Find out lots of interesting facts about Snowdon and how to climb its ridges and cliffs.
Learn all about Snowdon, the most climbed mountain in Great Britain as well as its most famous peak. Find out lots of interesting facts about Snowdon and how to climb its ridges and cliffs.
Facts About Shiprock
Shiprock, a towering rock mountain in northwestern New Mexico, is sacred to the Navajo Indians. Shiprock figures prominently in many Navajo legends and myths. Find out about Shiprock's geology, climbing history, and Navajo mythology.
Shiprock, a towering rock mountain in northwestern New Mexico, is sacred to the Navajo Indians. Shiprock figures prominently in many Navajo legends and myths. Find out about Shiprock's geology, climbing history, and Navajo mythology.
Rope Middle Mark
Two of the most common questions from climbers about climbing ropes are: Why do I need a middle mark on my rope? and How do I mark the middle of my rope? A middle mark on your rope is important because it speeds up your rope management. Learn all about middle marks here.
Two of the most common questions from climbers about climbing ropes are: Why do I need a middle mark on my rope? and How do I mark the middle of my rope? A middle mark on your rope is important because it speeds up your rope management. Learn all about middle marks here.
Austin Rock Climbing
Austin, the capital city of Texas, offers lots of rock climbing venues for the urban climber, including limestone routes at Barton Creek Greenbelt, lots of bouldering, and great granite climbing at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area.
Austin, the capital city of Texas, offers lots of rock climbing venues for the urban climber, including limestone routes at Barton Creek Greenbelt, lots of bouldering, and great granite climbing at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area.
Which Ice Axe Do You Need?
An ice axe is an essential piece of climbing equipment used in mountaineering for traveling across snow and ice. There are lots of different kinds of ice axes and ice tools available. Which ice axe do you need? Find out here how to determine which ice axe is best for your climbing adventures.
An ice axe is an essential piece of climbing equipment used in mountaineering for traveling across snow and ice. There are lots of different kinds of ice axes and ice tools available. Which ice axe do you need? Find out here how to determine which ice axe is best for your climbing adventures.
Belay
Definition of Belay, a climbing word for the process of securing and safeguarding a rope for a climber.
Definition of Belay, a climbing word for the process of securing and safeguarding a rope for a climber.
Ready, Set, Climb!
You're ready to go rock climbing. Here's what you need to know to start climbing at your local indoor climbing gym.
You're ready to go rock climbing. Here's what you need to know to start climbing at your local indoor climbing gym.
9 Steps to Lower Off a Climb
Learn step-by-step how to safely lower from the anchors on a sport climbing pitch. Lowering is the easiest way to descend from a short climb but it is also dangerous. Follow 9 important steps and learn to clip into anchors, thread the rope, communicate with your belayer, and safely return to the ground.
Learn step-by-step how to safely lower from the anchors on a sport climbing pitch. Lowering is the easiest way to descend from a short climb but it is also dangerous. Follow 9 important steps and learn to clip into anchors, thread the rope, communicate with your belayer, and safely return to the ground.
Climbing FAQ: Fear of Heights
: How Can I Rock Climb if Iâm Afraid of Heights? : âIâm afraid of heightsâ is one of the most common
: How Can I Rock Climb if Iâm Afraid of Heights? : âIâm afraid of heightsâ is one of the most common