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 ...

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 — ...

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 ...

When it comes to activities that require gear to get started, climbing generally isn’t the most expensive outdoor sport—but it’s also not the cheapest. Putting together a full gym kit, with shoes, ...

Climbing shoes may get all the air time, but unless you’re in the ranks of soloists like Peter Croft, Alex Honnold and Marc-André Leclerc, you’re going to need one of the best climbing harnesses. This ...

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 ...

Before you’re able to scamper up the big walls, you’ll need to cut your teeth on the introductory stuff, like easy bouldering routes and ladder-like 5.6’s. For this type of climbing, you need only the ...

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 ...

Rock climbing has gained popularity over the past few years, and whether you watched “Free Solo” or the Paris Olympics, you might be wondering how to start rock climbing. Getting into the sport is ...