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Jun 20, 2025 · The differences between rock climbing ropes can quite literally mean life and death. Here's what you need to know to buy your first rope.

Mar 20, 2025 · We’ve seen innovations that have made climbing easier, more comfortable, and lighter, from pants and ice tools to backpacks and belay devices. But lately Climbing ’s field …

Sep 26, 2025 · Sport climbing comes in third, with 35 accidents last year. Other categories include ice/mixed climbing, big wall climbing, bouldering, toproping, free soloing, and ski mountaineering.

May 5, 2025 · Whether you’re hiking through a downpour to get to the sport cave, climbing steep water ice mid-winter, or just living in the Pacific Northwest, a good hardshell jacket and pants …

Jul 4, 2023 · Grab a cold one, sit down with your friends, and get ready to debate this list—and build one hell of a sport climbing bucket list in the process.

Jan 30, 2025 · Lucas Corroto has been climbing at Australia’s iconic Mount Arapiles (also known as Dyurrite) since he was 13 years old, when he went on a group trip there led by his …

Apr 14, 2025 · We scoured the globe for the 13 best climbing hostels around the world, located close to crags with climber-friendly amenities.

May 13, 2024 · The limestone lends itself to techy vertical climbing, with cruxes that demand thoughtful problem-solving rather than power. Often, a sequence that appears impossible from …

Mar 10, 2025 · The double bowline gets a bad rap for climbing, but tied correctly, it still has its place, and has served climbers for over 100 years.