Climbing is one of those sports that can seem way out of reach for newcomers. But it doesn't have to be. New perk: Easily find new routes and hidden gems, upcoming running events, and more near you.

If you’re not already frequenting your local climbing gym and bragging about how you can send a 5.10, it’s only a matter of time. Climbing has seen a major surge in popularity with the emergence of ...

WHEN: Monday through Friday, Noon to 10 p.m., Saturday, Noon to 8 p.m., Sunday, Noon to 6 p.m. Randall Chapman, 38, fell in love with climbing 14 years ago after taking a class at a college in ...

Don’t worry about buying the perfect setup for your first trip to the crag. You’ll be best served by partnering with a mentor who can teach you about the gear that works best on your local wall.

Alex Honnold has sparked a lot of interest lately in climbing with his adrenaline rush of a movie, 'Free Solo.' If you're like many active viewers inspired by the movie and want to try your hand at ...

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TWIN FALLS — A house-sized basalt boulder in Auger Falls Heritage Park became a beginner-friendly rock climbing destination this month as a college professor finished developing the city-owned park’s ...

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Every subculture comes with its own vocabulary, and for rock climbers, "crag" is as much a part of the rock climbing dictionary as "beef jerky." As if all the technical aspects of climbing weren't ...

From climbing terms to the newbie-friendly crags, we've got you covered with this introductory guide to Centennial State stone. There’s a reason Colorado produces some of the best climbers in the ...

From the bottom of a cliff, rock climbing seems an improbable, if not downright insane, pursuit. The stakes are too high, the ropes too thin, the risk of falling too great. Then again, runners ...