In the 50 years since, much has changed, and were you to gear up for either climb today, your kit would be much different--safer, lighter, and was more specialized and streamlined. Here are the big ...

Like many proud mothers, mine saved the mementos of her son’s teenage years. She kept my report cards, my class photos, even my first collection of climbing gear. Vintage 1970, it’s a primitive rack ...

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 — ...

There’s a point in pushing physical and mental limits when most people call it quits. This usually occurs between the phrases “This is no fun” and “I feel like I’m physically dying.” It’s that line ...

Ever since the historic first free ascent of Yosemite’s intimidating Dawn Wall was broadcast on social media last summer, rock climbing has been having a moment. With indoor climbing gyms all over the ...