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 ...

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shoes, and ten of each size of those gadgets that climbers stuff into cracks, how does a novice decide what to buy? Here’s a primer, designed to help an aspirant wade through today’s jungle of gear ...

Ice climbing isn’t as extreme as many tend to believe; just make sure you go out equipped with the right gear, route, and ice climbing guide. “Having some familiarity with the knots and rope systems ...

My husband and I just celebrated our 11-year anniversary in August. Since spending time together is really the only gift we both wanted, I surprised him, booked a babysitter, and signed us up for an ...

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.

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 ...

Among my friends, I’m the de facto outdoor-gear guy. And for years, they’ve consulted me for climbing-gear recommendations, especially if they’re new to the sport and have no idea where to start. I’ve ...

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” is. Every subculture comes with its own vocabulary, and ...

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 ...