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Jun 20, 2025 · The differences between rock climbing ropes can quite literally mean life and death. Here's what you need to know to buy your first rope.

Mar 20, 2025 · We’ve seen innovations that have made climbing easier, more comfortable, and lighter, from pants and ice tools to backpacks and belay devices. But lately Climbing ’s field-testing team has …

Jul 4, 2023 · Grab a cold one, sit down with your friends, and get ready to debate this list—and build one hell of a sport climbing bucket list in the process.

Sep 26, 2025 · Sport climbing comes in third, with 35 accidents last year. Other categories include ice/mixed climbing, big wall climbing, bouldering, toproping, free soloing, and ski mountaineering.

May 5, 2025 · Whether you’re hiking through a downpour to get to the sport cave, climbing steep water ice mid-winter, or just living in the Pacific Northwest, a good hardshell jacket and pants can make or …

Apr 14, 2025 · We scoured the globe for the 13 best climbing hostels around the world, located close to crags with climber-friendly amenities.

Jun 14, 2024 · Climbing on the Valley floor is primo: The approaches are short, and the climbs are long. But a quick drive up and out can lead you to more world-class climbing—with no lines, cooler temps, …

Apr 4, 2025 · The change meant that climbing from Tibet was out, so Pasang and I decided we would climb the route in front of us, on the south side of Everest. We were here and that was all that we …

Nov 17, 2025 · Our favorite climbing gifts (from stocking stuffers to big-ticket items) for the beginner, boulderer, and mountaineer in your life.