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 ...

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When Amy Kappel signed up for an indoor rock climbing class, she figured it would be a one-time experiment. “It was on my list of sports that I wanted to try,” says Kappel, who already ran and danced ...

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Among my friends, I’m the de facto outdoor-gear guy. And for years, they’ve consulted me for climbing-gear recommendations, especially if they’re new to the sport and have no idea where to start. I’ve ...

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