Do you always know the exact length of every rappel? At some point in your climbing career, you will probably encounter a rappel that is unknown but looks too long for your measly single line. Instead ...

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A climbing rope is one of the most important pieces of gear you can buy. It is literally your lifeline, and can also make or break your experience climbing outdoors. There are a few important factors ...

One rope for all your climbing activities. Suitable for sport climbing at the top level and also for mountaineering and glacier tours thanks to its lightness and water resistance. - certificated as a ...

With an ever increasing choice from manufacturers, the hardest part about buying a dynamic climbing rope can be deciphering what’s on offer, and understanding how it relates to your chosen activity.

If you can climb a ladder, you can climb a 50-foot rock wall. So says Link Neimark. At first, you’ll be skeptical. You’ll trek out into the wilderness, up bumpy back roads and through the underbrush.

Most climbers agree on one thing: rappelling is terrifying. While the concept of using a rappel device to descend a rope is simple, in practice it requires the utmost attention to detail. This proves ...

Trad climbing offers an unparalleled sense of freedom. With the appropriate skills, training, and equipment you really do have the ability to go anywhere. Here we give the low down on how to get ...