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 ...

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 ...

Whether you’re heading to your local indoor wall to escape the British weather, or are lucky enough to decamp to sunnier climes (and climbs), you’ll likely need some new gear. If you’re a seasoned pro ...

Fancy moving your climbing outdoors? Find out essential pieces of kit, the best places to learn and mistakes to avoid from one of the world’s best outdoor climbers. Eiter started climbing in school ...

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Rock climbing is exactly what it sounds like. It's an activity where you climb on rocks or mountains outdoors, or on rock climbing walls indoors, for fun, adventure, or exercise. Climbing used to be a ...

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.