Trad climbing

Our checklist for trad climbing can help you avoid forgetting anything important. Includes climbing gear, clothing and personal items.

It felt weird buying tickets to Vegas with no intentions to gamble, go to a show, or drink (ok maybe drink). Just beyond the lights and venues, the mountains of Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is just a quick drive away and is a rock playground. I haven’t

Some are easy to quantify and avoid and others are far more complex, but here Jack Geldard explores 8 common climbing accidents and gives some advice on how to avoid them. From rock fall to...

Success in climbing can be hard to quantify. It can be difficult to ascertain exactly why you managed to get up that last hard route. What can be easier to pinpoint is why you fell off. In this...

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Discover essential gear placement principles in traditional climbing to elevate both safety and climbing effectiveness. Delve into strategies for choosing and situating equipment wisely to optimize your climbing experience.

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What is free climbing? Free soloing? Are sport climbing and lead climbing the same? Our guide explains the different types of rock climbing.