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 — ...

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, ...

So you’ve been rocking rental gear in the gym, raiding partners’ climbing bags, or mortifying your friends by haphazardly free soloing every rock you see on hikes? Whatever the case might be, you’re ...

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 ...