What goes up must come down. You may be aware that down climbing is much more difficult and time consuming than climbing upwards, as well as sounding a little contradictory. This is because it's much ...

Which belay devices are best? When partaking in a sport like climbing that’s equally exhilarating and dangerous, safety precautions take priority. Armed with a good braking hand, harness and rope, the ...

After summiting, it's easy to feel like the challenge is over and all that remains are a few simple raps. Your situational awareness and risk perception change, distracting you from the necessary ...

The Climbing Wall program offers classes that cover introductory through advanced skills. Taking the Belay class is a great way to grow your climbing knowledge. The Belay Class teaches the skills ...

“I’ve been called a lot of dirty names for bringing climbing to the public,” Jeff Wilson told me. His words were almost drowned out by the hammering, grinding and sanding sounds that echoed about the ...