It can seem like the barriers to getting into rock climbing can be more daunting than scaling a crag itself. As well finding a partner and learning the various techniques, there's all the kit you need ...

Rock climbing naturally brings out the gear geek in all of us. The equipment itself is just plain sexy—and as sport-specific and downright essential as it gets. If you rock climb, or aspire to, you ...

Rock climbing newbies shouldn't be intimidated by the most thrilling sport in the vertical outdoors. These expert tips and top rock climbing gear will get you scaling in no time. Chilling moments ...

Whether you’re spidering El Cap or notching your first 5.1, these top rock climbing essentials vetted by pros will get you well on your upward way. The 33 pounds of essentials hauled by elite climber ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Climbing has grown in popularity over the past decade — ...

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio analysts forecast the global rock-climbing equipment market to grow at a CAGR of close to 10% during the forecast period, according to their latest market research ...

Inspired by two decades of outdoor rock climbing, Arris Composites’ (Berkeley, Calif., U.S.) co-founder and chief engineer, Erick Davidson, sought to develop cams — trad protection designed to be ...

A rock climber climbs Smith Rock on May 16, 2020. Federal proposals to gear used in parks would only apply to national parks directly, not state parks like Smith Rock. However, some climbers worry ...

Nothing like heavy metal and heavy ropes stuffed into a pack to make you wish you d taken up light-packing instead of rock climbing. Who gets to carry the 200-footer? Maybe it s better to take two 160 ...