Before you go into the nearest outdoor retail store and splurge on unnecessary ropes and quickdraws, let’s get down to basics. This is what you really need to start climbing. (And don’t forget to work ...

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 ...

The gym features bouldering and top rope climbing, with instructors ready to guide beginners through their first climb. Movement Valhalla offers a "First Class Free" promo for newcomers and one-hour ...

Learn how to tie the Catalyst hitch for rope climbing and work positioning with a clear, beginner-friendly step-by-step tutorial. This friction hitch setup helps you achieve smooth control, secure ...

From safety and skills to mastering your mental state, there are many things beginner climbers must consider to become successful at the sport. Before venturing outdoors, many practice in the ...

I’ve never enjoyed walking into a gym. Growing up as a fat kid, I have enough traumatic memories around exercise to fill several therapy sessions. On top of the shame I had around my body, I also have ...

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 ...

LYNNWOOD — With granite crags and huge roadside boulders, Snohomish County is a rock climber’s paradise, but as the winter closes in, the Cascades can be awfully wet and slippery this time of year.

On a trip to Wyoming, a novice learns to climb a frozen waterfall, an activity that takes focus, fearlessness and a good ice ...