Climbing: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
6 Important Climbing Knots
You need to know these 6 knots to go rock climbing safely--Figure-8 Follow-Through Knot, Clove Hitch, Figure-8-on-a-Bight, Double Fisherman's Knot, Prusik Loop, and Münter Hitch.
You need to know these 6 knots to go rock climbing safely--Figure-8 Follow-Through Knot, Clove Hitch, Figure-8-on-a-Bight, Double Fisherman's Knot, Prusik Loop, and Münter Hitch.
The Best Tie-In Knot
How to tie a Figure-8 Follow-Through knot, the best knot for tying into a climbing rope.
How to tie a Figure-8 Follow-Through knot, the best knot for tying into a climbing rope.
4 Rappel Knots
If you're out climbing and need to rappel off the cliff, here are the four best knots to tie your climbing ropes together.
If you're out climbing and need to rappel off the cliff, here are the four best knots to tie your climbing ropes together.
Climbing Knots
All about knots for climbing, including the best knots for climbing; knot strength; and how to tie and untie knots.
All about knots for climbing, including the best knots for climbing; knot strength; and how to tie and untie knots.
Ready, Set, Climb!
You're ready to go rock climbing. Here's what you need to know to start climbing at your local indoor climbing gym.
You're ready to go rock climbing. Here's what you need to know to start climbing at your local indoor climbing gym.
3 Skills for a TR Anchor
The 3 basic skills you need to know to build a safe anchor system for top-rope rock climbing.
The 3 basic skills you need to know to build a safe anchor system for top-rope rock climbing.
Top-Rope Climbing Gear
Here's what you need to get out top-rope climbing, including rope, carabiners, slings, and personal gear.
Here's what you need to get out top-rope climbing, including rope, carabiners, slings, and personal gear.
Tying into the Rope
How to tie into a climbing rope and why the Figure-8 Follow-Through is the best knot for tying in.
How to tie into a climbing rope and why the Figure-8 Follow-Through is the best knot for tying in.
8,000-Meter Peaks List
The world’s 14 highest mountains are an exclusive club of peaks whose summits tower more than 8,000 meters (26,247 feet) above sea level.The Eight Thousanders all lie in the Himalayan and Karakoram ranges in central Asia.
The world’s 14 highest mountains are an exclusive club of peaks whose summits tower more than 8,000 meters (26,247 feet) above sea level.The Eight Thousanders all lie in the Himalayan and Karakoram ranges in central Asia.
Belay & Rappel Devices
Belay and rappel devices are one of the most important pieces of climbing equipment that you will need to purchase and learn to use so you can safely belay and rappel at the cliff.
Belay and rappel devices are one of the most important pieces of climbing equipment that you will need to purchase and learn to use so you can safely belay and rappel at the cliff.
10 Rock Shoe Buying Tips
10 Rock Climbing Shoe Buying Tips for Beginners -- Buying Your First Pair of Rock Climbing Shoes
10 Rock Climbing Shoe Buying Tips for Beginners -- Buying Your First Pair of Rock Climbing Shoes
LearntoBelay
Belaying is one of the most important climbing skills. Here you learn the basics about belaying and using belay devices.
Belaying is one of the most important climbing skills. Here you learn the basics about belaying and using belay devices.
Top-Rope Climbing
Top-rope climbing is the best way for beginners to get out on the rocks. Check here for the skills you need to know and what equipment you need to buy.
Top-rope climbing is the best way for beginners to get out on the rocks. Check here for the skills you need to know and what equipment you need to buy.
Figure-8 Fisherman's Knot
Definition of Double Figure-8 Fisherman’s Knot, climbing words for the best knot to tie 2 ropes together.
Definition of Double Figure-8 Fisherman’s Knot, climbing words for the best knot to tie 2 ropes together.
Clove Hitch
Definition of Clove Hitch, climbing words for a knot to tie a rope to a carabiner, anchor, or tree.
Definition of Clove Hitch, climbing words for a knot to tie a rope to a carabiner, anchor, or tree.
K2 Fast Facts
Facts about K2, the second highest mountain in the world.
Facts about K2, the second highest mountain in the world.
Belay Device
Definition of Belay Device, a climbing equipment word for hardware used for belaying and rappelling.
Definition of Belay Device, a climbing equipment word for hardware used for belaying and rappelling.
Figure-8-on-a-Bight Knot
Definition of Figure-8-on-a-Bight Knot, climbing words for the a secure knot used to tie a climber to an anchor.
Definition of Figure-8-on-a-Bight Knot, climbing words for the a secure knot used to tie a climber to an anchor.
8 Tips to Avoid Lightning
You're out climbing or hiking in the mountains and see a lightning storm brewing. What do you do to be safe? Here are 9 tips to avoid lightning strikes and avoid getting caught in severe storms with lightning.
You're out climbing or hiking in the mountains and see a lightning storm brewing. What do you do to be safe? Here are 9 tips to avoid lightning strikes and avoid getting caught in severe storms with lightning.
Black Diamond ATC-XP
Review of Black Diamond ATC-XP Climbing Belay Device
Review of Black Diamond ATC-XP Climbing Belay Device
Your Climbing Harness
A climbing harness is a key piece of your personal climbing equipment. Your harness, with a waist belt and leg loops constructed of sewn webbing, connects you to your climbing rope with a knot. Learn here about the evolution and types of harnesses.
A climbing harness is a key piece of your personal climbing equipment. Your harness, with a waist belt and leg loops constructed of sewn webbing, connects you to your climbing rope with a knot. Learn here about the evolution and types of harnesses.
Anchor & Belayer
The most important parts of the top-rope climbing safety chain are the anchors and the belayer.
The most important parts of the top-rope climbing safety chain are the anchors and the belayer.
Climbing Up
Learn how to climb an indoor wall in a climbing gym and how to use your hands and feet.
Learn how to climb an indoor wall in a climbing gym and how to use your hands and feet.
Colorado's Fourteeners
Colorado offers 55 Fourteeners or 14,000-foot mountains for climbers to ascend. Learn all about Colorado's Fourteeners and how to climb them.
Colorado offers 55 Fourteeners or 14,000-foot mountains for climbers to ascend. Learn all about Colorado's Fourteeners and how to climb them.
Lightning Season
Summer, the best time to be outside climbing, is also the season for lightning storms. Learn here what lightning is and why lightning loves high places.
Summer, the best time to be outside climbing, is also the season for lightning storms. Learn here what lightning is and why lightning loves high places.
Types of Harnesses
Harnesses are specifically made for different types of climbing, including sport, gym, and competition climbing, general all-around climbing, big wall climbing, alpine and ice climbing, caving, and kids climbing. Specific harnesses are made for women and children.
Harnesses are specifically made for different types of climbing, including sport, gym, and competition climbing, general all-around climbing, big wall climbing, alpine and ice climbing, caving, and kids climbing. Specific harnesses are made for women and children.
Anchor
Definition of Anchor, a climbing word for a piece of gear or natural object that ties or anchors a climber to a face.
Definition of Anchor, a climbing word for a piece of gear or natural object that ties or anchors a climber to a face.
Sport Climbing
Sport climbing, the pursuit of bolt-protected gymnastic climbing, offers the rewards of rock climbing without a lot of the risks. Learn here what sport climbing is and what skills you need to get out on the rocks.
Sport climbing, the pursuit of bolt-protected gymnastic climbing, offers the rewards of rock climbing without a lot of the risks. Learn here what sport climbing is and what skills you need to get out on the rocks.
Locking Carabiner
Definition of Locking Carabiner, a climbing equipment word for a metal link that locks shut.
Definition of Locking Carabiner, a climbing equipment word for a metal link that locks shut.
Gearing Up to Climb
Gearing up to go climbing for the first time in an indoor climbing gym.
Gearing up to go climbing for the first time in an indoor climbing gym.
What is Climbing?
Want to know what climbing is all about? This article describes climbing as a recreational sport that uses hands and feet to ascend steep obstacles like mountains, cliffs, and artificial walls.
Want to know what climbing is all about? This article describes climbing as a recreational sport that uses hands and feet to ascend steep obstacles like mountains, cliffs, and artificial walls.
10 Climber Lightning Tips
If you’re out climbing and caught in an open exposed place, follow these 10 tips to minimize your risk and stay safe from lightning.
If you’re out climbing and caught in an open exposed place, follow these 10 tips to minimize your risk and stay safe from lightning.
Figure-8 Follow-Through Knot
Definition of Figure-8 Follow-Through Knot, climbing words for the best and most used knot for tying a rope into a harness.
Definition of Figure-8 Follow-Through Knot, climbing words for the best and most used knot for tying a rope into a harness.
Mountain Climbing
Learn here about mountaineering or the sport of climbing mountains, one of the finest outdoor opportunities for the lover of high places. Mountain climbing is about challenge and perseverance, about putting hands and feet onto rocks and ice and snow and finally reaching a summit.
Learn here about mountaineering or the sport of climbing mountains, one of the finest outdoor opportunities for the lover of high places. Mountain climbing is about challenge and perseverance, about putting hands and feet onto rocks and ice and snow and finally reaching a summit.
Bouldering
Definition of Bouldering, a climbing word for ascending boulders and small cliffs.
Definition of Bouldering, a climbing word for ascending boulders and small cliffs.
Double Overhand Knot
Definition of Double Overhand Knot, climbing words for a knot used to tie 2 ropes together for rappelling.
Definition of Double Overhand Knot, climbing words for a knot used to tie 2 ropes together for rappelling.
Colorado Fourteeners List
Colorado, the roof of the Rockies, offers 55 Fourteeners or peaks above 14,000 feet for climbers. Here is a complete listing of all the Fourteeners, their elevations, and their mountain ranges.
Colorado, the roof of the Rockies, offers 55 Fourteeners or peaks above 14,000 feet for climbers. Here is a complete listing of all the Fourteeners, their elevations, and their mountain ranges.
Tuolumne Meadows Climbing
Tuolumne Meadows in California's Yosemite National Park is simply one of the best summer rock climbing areas in the United States with its sky-scraping granite domes and glacier-etched faces, easy access, quiet camping in lodgepole pine forests, and superb knob, crack, and slab climbing routes.
Tuolumne Meadows in California's Yosemite National Park is simply one of the best summer rock climbing areas in the United States with its sky-scraping granite domes and glacier-etched faces, easy access, quiet camping in lodgepole pine forests, and superb knob, crack, and slab climbing routes.
What Shoes to Wear
You're just learning how to climb and want to buy a new pair of rock climbing shoes. Learn the essentials here about what kind of shoes to buy and how they should fit your foot.
You're just learning how to climb and want to buy a new pair of rock climbing shoes. Learn the essentials here about what kind of shoes to buy and how they should fit your foot.
Lightning First Aid
The worst thing to happen during a thunder storm is that you or someone in your party is struck by lightning. If lightning strikes while you're climbing, follow these first aid steps to save a life.
The worst thing to happen during a thunder storm is that you or someone in your party is struck by lightning. If lightning strikes while you're climbing, follow these first aid steps to save a life.
Bomber
Definition of Bomber, a climbing slang word that means fail-safe and solid.
Definition of Bomber, a climbing slang word that means fail-safe and solid.
Mount Everest
Facts about Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world.
Facts about Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world.
10 Climbing Safety Tips
10 tips for safe climbing. Climbing is dangerous. Learn some of basic climbng rules to stay safe on the rocks and avoid accidents.
10 tips for safe climbing. Climbing is dangerous. Learn some of basic climbng rules to stay safe on the rocks and avoid accidents.
Climbing is Dangerous
Climbing safely is your responsibility. Stay safe climbing by exercising good judgment and by knowing the limitations of your skills, ability, and experience.
Climbing safely is your responsibility. Stay safe climbing by exercising good judgment and by knowing the limitations of your skills, ability, and experience.
Top-Rope Anchor Sites
The first skill you need to safely create top-rope anchors is to select the best site for them on the cliff-top.
The first skill you need to safely create top-rope anchors is to select the best site for them on the cliff-top.
The Seven Summits
The Seven Summits, a well-known mountaineering objective, are the highest peaks on each of the seven continents. Learn here about these seven mountains and climbing them.
The Seven Summits, a well-known mountaineering objective, are the highest peaks on each of the seven continents. Learn here about these seven mountains and climbing them.
Petzl GriGri
A review of the Petzl GriGri, a self-braking belay device for rock climbing.
A review of the Petzl GriGri, a self-braking belay device for rock climbing.
Lightning Facts
Learn interesting facts about lightning. What are your chances of being struck? How many lightning strikes are there each day and year? What are the most dangerous places for lightning in the US?
Learn interesting facts about lightning. What are your chances of being struck? How many lightning strikes are there each day and year? What are the most dangerous places for lightning in the US?
Vagabond d'Occident
Photograph of Ian Spencer-Green grabbing buckets on the overhanging start to Vagabond d'Occident at Secteur Cascade, Ceuse, France.
Photograph of Ian Spencer-Green grabbing buckets on the overhanging start to Vagabond d'Occident at Secteur Cascade, Ceuse, France.
Climbing Harness Parts
Your climbing harness, which basically connects your body to your rope, is a complicated piece of equipment. It has lots of parts—straps, buckles, and loops. Read this breakdown of all the parts of a climbing harness so you know what you’re looking at when you go out to buy a new harness.
Your climbing harness, which basically connects your body to your rope, is a complicated piece of equipment. It has lots of parts—straps, buckles, and loops. Read this breakdown of all the parts of a climbing harness so you know what you’re looking at when you go out to buy a new harness.
Rock Shoes
Definition of Rock Shoes, a climbing equipment word for specialized shoes made for rock climbing.
Definition of Rock Shoes, a climbing equipment word for specialized shoes made for rock climbing.
Stellar Idea
Photograph of Kathleen Dehaven-Staffa climbing Stellar Idea at the New River Gorge, West Virginia.
Photograph of Kathleen Dehaven-Staffa climbing Stellar Idea at the New River Gorge, West Virginia.
U,S, State High Points
A list of the high points in all 50 U.S. states and Washington D.C.
A list of the high points in all 50 U.S. states and Washington D.C.
Cho Oyu Facts
Facts About Cho Oyu, the Fifth Highest Mountain in the World
Facts About Cho Oyu, the Fifth Highest Mountain in the World
Tying Knots
How to tie and untie climbing knots.
How to tie and untie climbing knots.
Snuggles
Photograph of Mark Hesse Rock Climbing at the Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Photograph of Mark Hesse Rock Climbing at the Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Lowering
Learn how to lower back to the wall base after climbing an indoor wall for the first time.
Learn how to lower back to the wall base after climbing an indoor wall for the first time.
Harness
Definition of Harness, a climbing equipment word for safety waist belt with leg loops.
Definition of Harness, a climbing equipment word for safety waist belt with leg loops.
Makalu Fast Facts
Facts About Makalu, the Fifth Highest Mountain in the World.
Facts About Makalu, the Fifth Highest Mountain in the World.
Pikes Peak Facts
Facts About Pikes Peak, the 31st Highest Mountain in the Colorado Rockies.
Facts About Pikes Peak, the 31st Highest Mountain in the Colorado Rockies.
Annapurna Facts
Facts About Annapurna, the Tenth Highest Mountain in the World
Facts About Annapurna, the Tenth Highest Mountain in the World
Kangchenjunga Facts
Facts about Kangchenjunga, the third highest mountain in the world.
Facts about Kangchenjunga, the third highest mountain in the world.
John Otto Climbs Indy
A short historical article on the 1911 first ascent of Independence Monument in Colorado National Monument by John Otto.
A short historical article on the 1911 first ascent of Independence Monument in Colorado National Monument by John Otto.
Boulder Problem
Definition of Boulder Problem, climbing words for describing short routes done on boulders.
Definition of Boulder Problem, climbing words for describing short routes done on boulders.
Supercrack
Photograph of Earl Wiggins climbing Supercrack, the most famous crack climb at Indian Creek Canyon near Canyonlands National Park, Utah.
Photograph of Earl Wiggins climbing Supercrack, the most famous crack climb at Indian Creek Canyon near Canyonlands National Park, Utah.
Nanga Parbat Facts
Facts About Nanga Parbat, the Ninth Highest Mountain in the World
Facts About Nanga Parbat, the Ninth Highest Mountain in the World
Glissade
Definition of Glissade, a climbing word for a controlled sliding descent with an ice axe down a snowfield.
Definition of Glissade, a climbing word for a controlled sliding descent with an ice axe down a snowfield.
Static Rope
Definition of Static Rope, a climbing equipment word for a rope that doesn't stretch.
Definition of Static Rope, a climbing equipment word for a rope that doesn't stretch.
Tenere at Ceuse
Photograph of Ian Spencer-Green climbing an overhanging route on Secteur Cascade at Ceuse, Haute Alpes, France.
Photograph of Ian Spencer-Green climbing an overhanging route on Secteur Cascade at Ceuse, Haute Alpes, France.
Grapefruit Dance
Photograph of Ian Spencer-Green Rock Climbing at the Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Photograph of Ian Spencer-Green Rock Climbing at the Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Sport Climbing Gear
Here's the equipment you need to go sport climbing, including rope, quickdraws, locking carabiners, and personal gear.
Here's the equipment you need to go sport climbing, including rope, quickdraws, locking carabiners, and personal gear.
Otto's Route
Route description for Otto's Route on Independence Monument, Colorado National Monument, Colorado.
Route description for Otto's Route on Independence Monument, Colorado National Monument, Colorado.
Climbing Mount Sherman
Information and a route description for climbing Mount Sherman, one of Colorado's Fourteeners.
Information and a route description for climbing Mount Sherman, one of Colorado's Fourteeners.
Carabiner
Definition of Carabiner, a climbing equipment word for a metal link with a spring-loaded gate.
Definition of Carabiner, a climbing equipment word for a metal link with a spring-loaded gate.
Rappel
Definition of Rappel, a climbing word for descending fixed ropes.
Definition of Rappel, a climbing word for descending fixed ropes.
Rope Care Tips
Your climbing rope won't last forever. Follow these tips to increase its life--don't step on your rope, use a rope bag, run your rope freely, switch ends after falling on your rope, and regularly wash it.
Your climbing rope won't last forever. Follow these tips to increase its life--don't step on your rope, use a rope bag, run your rope freely, switch ends after falling on your rope, and regularly wash it.
Lhotse Fast Facts
Facts about Lhotse, the fourth highest mountain in the world.
Facts about Lhotse, the fourth highest mountain in the world.
Owl Rock
Climbing Owl Rock in Arches National Park is a fun climbing adventure. Find a complete climbing route description here.
Climbing Owl Rock in Arches National Park is a fun climbing adventure. Find a complete climbing route description here.
Dark Summit Book Review
Book review of The Summit — The True Story of Everest’s Most Controversial Season by Nick Heil about Mount Everest and the 2006 disaster
Book review of The Summit — The True Story of Everest’s Most Controversial Season by Nick Heil about Mount Everest and the 2006 disaster
Rope
Definition of Rope, a climbing equipment word for a length of long cord used for climbing protection.
Definition of Rope, a climbing equipment word for a length of long cord used for climbing protection.
Crack Climbing
Definition of Crack Climbing, climbing words for ascending fissures or cracks in rock faces by jamming or wedging body parts into them.
Definition of Crack Climbing, climbing words for ascending fissures or cracks in rock faces by jamming or wedging body parts into them.
Secteur Thorgal
Photograph of a rock climber climbing the limestone cliff at Ceuse, Haute Alpes, France.
Photograph of a rock climber climbing the limestone cliff at Ceuse, Haute Alpes, France.
Climbers on Finger Traverse
Photograph of Rock Climbers Climbing Finger Traverse at the Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Photograph of Rock Climbers Climbing Finger Traverse at the Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Shishapangma
Facts About Shishapangma, the Fourteenth Highest Mountain in the World
Facts About Shishapangma, the Fourteenth Highest Mountain in the World
Tongulation
Photograph of Keith McCallister climbing Tongulation at the New River Gorge, West Virginia.
Photograph of Keith McCallister climbing Tongulation at the New River Gorge, West Virginia.
Climbing - Articles
An index of Articles for the Climbing guide site.
An index of Articles for the Climbing guide site.
Crimp
Definition of Crimp, a climbing word for a fingertip handhold
Definition of Crimp, a climbing word for a fingertip handhold
Daisy Chain
Definition of Daisy Chain, climbing equipment words for a sling with sewn loops for clipping into gear.
Definition of Daisy Chain, climbing equipment words for a sling with sewn loops for clipping into gear.
Bibendum
Photograph of a rock climber climbing the overhanging limestone cliff at Ceuse in southern France.
Photograph of a rock climber climbing the overhanging limestone cliff at Ceuse in southern France.
Cordelette
Definition of Cordelette, a climbing equipment word for a long length of rope for equalizing anchors.
Definition of Cordelette, a climbing equipment word for a long length of rope for equalizing anchors.
Rappel Device
Definition of Rappel Device, a climbing equipment word for a metal device used for belaying and rappelling.
Definition of Rappel Device, a climbing equipment word for a metal device used for belaying and rappelling.
California Fourteener List
California, with the highest peak in the contiguous US, offers 13 Fourteeners or peaks above 14,000 feet for climbers. Check out this complete list of all the Fourteeners, their elevations and mountain ranges, and 10 sub-peaks.
California, with the highest peak in the contiguous US, offers 13 Fourteeners or peaks above 14,000 feet for climbers. Check out this complete list of all the Fourteeners, their elevations and mountain ranges, and 10 sub-peaks.
Lightning Bolt Cracks
Photograph of Pete Williams climbing Lightning Bolt Cracks on North Sixshooter Peak, Canyonlands National Park, Utah.
Photograph of Pete Williams climbing Lightning Bolt Cracks on North Sixshooter Peak, Canyonlands National Park, Utah.
Popeyean Forearms
Photograph of Eric Hörst climbing Popeyean Forearms at Bubba City, New River Gorge, West Virginia.
Photograph of Eric Hörst climbing Popeyean Forearms at Bubba City, New River Gorge, West Virginia.
Privilege du Serpent
Photograph of Ian Spencer-Green climbing Privilege du Serpent at Secteur Cascade, Ceuse, Haute Alpes, France.
Photograph of Ian Spencer-Green climbing Privilege du Serpent at Secteur Cascade, Ceuse, Haute Alpes, France.
Bolt
Definition of Bolt, a climbing equipment word for an artificial anchor.
Definition of Bolt, a climbing equipment word for an artificial anchor.
Diamond Life
Photograph of Eric Hörst climbing Diamond Life at the New River Gorge.
Photograph of Eric Hörst climbing Diamond Life at the New River Gorge.
Ascenders
Definition of Ascenders, a climbing equipment word for devices to climb a fixed rope.
Definition of Ascenders, a climbing equipment word for devices to climb a fixed rope.
Slings
Definition of Slings, a climbing equipment word for either sewn or tied pieces of tubular webbing.
Definition of Slings, a climbing equipment word for either sewn or tied pieces of tubular webbing.
Bouldering on Ceuse
Bouldering on limestone blocks on top of Mont Ceuse in southern France.
Bouldering on limestone blocks on top of Mont Ceuse in southern France.
Double Fisherman's Knot
Definition of Double Fisherman's Knot, climbing words for a knot used to tie two ropes together.
Definition of Double Fisherman's Knot, climbing words for a knot used to tie two ropes together.
Chain of Top-Rope Safety
Learn here about your top-rope chain of safety; the parts of the chain of safety; and the serious business of top-rope anchors.
Learn here about your top-rope chain of safety; the parts of the chain of safety; and the serious business of top-rope anchors.
BC
Photograph of Eric Wallace climbing at The Coliseum at Summersville Lake, West Virgina.
Photograph of Eric Wallace climbing at The Coliseum at Summersville Lake, West Virgina.
Tuolumne Trip Info
Tuolumne Meadows in Yosemite National Park is easy to reach from San Francisco and the Bay area; offers lots of great amenities including camping, lodging, and dining; and is one of the best summer rock climbing areas in the United States. Here’s all the information you need to plan your Tuolumne climbing escape now.
Tuolumne Meadows in Yosemite National Park is easy to reach from San Francisco and the Bay area; offers lots of great amenities including camping, lodging, and dining; and is one of the best summer rock climbing areas in the United States. Here’s all the information you need to plan your Tuolumne climbing escape now.
Hexentric Nut
Definition of Hexentric Nut, a climbing equipment word for a 6-sided nut wedged in a crack for protection.
Definition of Hexentric Nut, a climbing equipment word for a 6-sided nut wedged in a crack for protection.
Trango B52 Review
A complete Guide Review of a Trango B52 belay and rappel device used for rock, ice, and sport climbing.
A complete Guide Review of a Trango B52 belay and rappel device used for rock, ice, and sport climbing.
Dhaulagiri Facts
Facts About Dhaulagiri, the Seventh Highest Mountain in the World
Facts About Dhaulagiri, the Seventh Highest Mountain in the World
China Crisis
Photograph of Eric McCallister climbing China Crisis at Bubba City, New River Gorge, West Virginia.
Photograph of Eric McCallister climbing China Crisis at Bubba City, New River Gorge, West Virginia.
The Priest
Photograph of Ed Webster climbing The Priest, a large sandstone tower near Moab, Utah.
Photograph of Ed Webster climbing The Priest, a large sandstone tower near Moab, Utah.
Castleton Tower Summit
Photograph of Buck Norden celebrating the sunset and the first free ascent of the North Face of Castleton Tower near Moab, Utah.
Photograph of Buck Norden celebrating the sunset and the first free ascent of the North Face of Castleton Tower near Moab, Utah.
Gasherbrum I Facts
Facts About Gasherbrum I, the Eleventh Highest Mountain in the World
Facts About Gasherbrum I, the Eleventh Highest Mountain in the World
Sundown Ledge
Photograph of Lisa Horst climbing at Sundown Ledge near North Conway in the White Mountains, New Hampshire.
Photograph of Lisa Horst climbing at Sundown Ledge near North Conway in the White Mountains, New Hampshire.
Belay
Definition of Belay, a climbing word for the process of securing and safeguarding a rope for a climber.
Definition of Belay, a climbing word for the process of securing and safeguarding a rope for a climber.
Shear Strength
Photograph of Scott Brown climbing Shear Strength at Penitente Canyon, Colorado.
Photograph of Scott Brown climbing Shear Strength at Penitente Canyon, Colorado.
Vision Quest
Photograph of Jeff Achey squeezing up a chimney while climbing Vision Quest on the King of Pain at Bridger Jack Spires, Indian Creek, Utah.
Photograph of Jeff Achey squeezing up a chimney while climbing Vision Quest on the King of Pain at Bridger Jack Spires, Indian Creek, Utah.
Earl Wiggins at Garden of Gods
Photograph of Earl Wiggins rock climbing at the Garden of the Gods, Colorado.
Photograph of Earl Wiggins rock climbing at the Garden of the Gods, Colorado.
Pitons
Definition of Pitons, a climbing equipment word for metal spikes pounded into cracks for protection.
Definition of Pitons, a climbing equipment word for metal spikes pounded into cracks for protection.
Your Rope's Life
How long will your climbing rope last? Find out here about the life of your climbing rope and what wears your rope out.
How long will your climbing rope last? Find out here about the life of your climbing rope and what wears your rope out.
Mirage at Ceuse
Photograph of a rock climber on Mirage, a classic climbing route at Secteur Cascade at Ceuse, France.
Photograph of a rock climber on Mirage, a classic climbing route at Secteur Cascade at Ceuse, France.
Jumars
Definition of Jumars, a climbing equipment word for Swiss device for ascending ropes.
Definition of Jumars, a climbing equipment word for Swiss device for ascending ropes.
Painted Names at Ceuse
Photograph of rock climbing route names painted on the rock at Secteur Biographie at Ceuse, France.
Photograph of rock climbing route names painted on the rock at Secteur Biographie at Ceuse, France.
Care of Climbing Gear
Climbing equipment takes a beating. Learn about caring and maintaining your climbing gear, including how to check and store gear, take care of your rope, and when to retire gear.
Climbing equipment takes a beating. Learn about caring and maintaining your climbing gear, including how to check and store gear, take care of your rope, and when to retire gear.
Learning to Crawl
Photograph of Jeff Achey climbing Learning to Crawl on Thumbelina, Bridger Jack Spires, Indian Creek, Utah.
Photograph of Jeff Achey climbing Learning to Crawl on Thumbelina, Bridger Jack Spires, Indian Creek, Utah.
Aid Climbing
Definition of Aid Climbing, a climbing word for ascending cliffs by using the aid of gear for upward progress.
Definition of Aid Climbing, a climbing word for ascending cliffs by using the aid of gear for upward progress.
Pitch
Definition of Pitch, a climbing word for a length of climbing that is usually defined by the rope.
Definition of Pitch, a climbing word for a length of climbing that is usually defined by the rope.
Fingerlock
Definition of Fingerlock, a climbing word for a specialized finger jam that holds or locks the climber into a thin finger-sized crack.
Definition of Fingerlock, a climbing word for a specialized finger jam that holds or locks the climber into a thin finger-sized crack.
Climbing Types
Climbing is divided into different types and styles, including rock climbing, bouldering, ice climbing, and mountaineering.
Climbing is divided into different types and styles, including rock climbing, bouldering, ice climbing, and mountaineering.
Lisa Climbs The Book
Photograph of Lisa Hörst climbing The Book of Solemnity on Cathedral Ledge near North Conway in the White Mountains, New Hampshire.
Photograph of Lisa Hörst climbing The Book of Solemnity on Cathedral Ledge near North Conway in the White Mountains, New Hampshire.
Webbing
Definition of Webbing, a climbing equipment word for flat or tubular nylon tape used for slings.
Definition of Webbing, a climbing equipment word for flat or tubular nylon tape used for slings.
Jim Dunn on Nutcracker
Photograph of Jimmy Dunn climbing Nutcracker on Cathedral Ledge near North Conway in the White Mountains, New Hampshire.
Photograph of Jimmy Dunn climbing Nutcracker on Cathedral Ledge near North Conway in the White Mountains, New Hampshire.
Sport Climbing Safety
What you need to know to have a safe sport climbing experience, including belaying, lowering, setting up anchors, and rope management.
What you need to know to have a safe sport climbing experience, including belaying, lowering, setting up anchors, and rope management.
Rapping into Taylor Canyon
Photograph of a rock climber rappelling into Taylor Canyon to climb Moses in Canyonlands National Park, Utah.
Photograph of a rock climber rappelling into Taylor Canyon to climb Moses in Canyonlands National Park, Utah.
Cam
Definition of Cam, a climbing equipment word for an active protection device.
Definition of Cam, a climbing equipment word for an active protection device.
Quickdraw
Definition of Quickdraw, a climbing equipment word for 2 carabiners attached by a sewn sling.
Definition of Quickdraw, a climbing equipment word for 2 carabiners attached by a sewn sling.
Joe Jams Nutcracker
Photograph of Joe Klementovich climbing Nutcracker on Cathedral Ledge near North Conway, White Mountains, New Hampshire.
Photograph of Joe Klementovich climbing Nutcracker on Cathedral Ledge near North Conway, White Mountains, New Hampshire.
Let Them Eat Pancake
Eric McCallister climbs Let Them Eat Pancake at the New River Gorge, West Virginia.
Eric McCallister climbs Let Them Eat Pancake at the New River Gorge, West Virginia.
Fixed Rope
Definition of Fixed Rope, climbing words that refer to a rope that is left in place on a route or mountain.
Definition of Fixed Rope, climbing words that refer to a rope that is left in place on a route or mountain.
Granite
Definition of Granite, a climbing word for a hard crystalline igneous rock that occurs throughout the world
Definition of Granite, a climbing word for a hard crystalline igneous rock that occurs throughout the world
Summit of King of Pain
Photograph of Pete Gallagher atop the King of Pain at the Bridger Jack Spires, Canyonlands National Park, Utah.
Photograph of Pete Gallagher atop the King of Pain at the Bridger Jack Spires, Canyonlands National Park, Utah.
Brad Saren on Finger Face
Photograph of Brad Saren climbing up the Finger Face at the Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Photograph of Brad Saren climbing up the Finger Face at the Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Tuolumne's Best Climbs
Tuolumne Meadows in Yosemite National Park offers lots of climbing routes from short sport climbs to long routes that take a whole day. Some of the domes are easily accessed from the road while others are remote and offer a wilderness climbing experience. Check out this list of Tuolumne's best routes for your next Yosemite climbing trip.
Tuolumne Meadows in Yosemite National Park offers lots of climbing routes from short sport climbs to long routes that take a whole day. Some of the domes are easily accessed from the road while others are remote and offer a wilderness climbing experience. Check out this list of Tuolumne's best routes for your next Yosemite climbing trip.
Gasherbrum II
Facts About Gasherbrum II, the Thirteenth Highest Mountain in the World
Facts About Gasherbrum II, the Thirteenth Highest Mountain in the World
Friends
Definition of Friends, a climbing equipment word for cams made by Wild Country.
Definition of Friends, a climbing equipment word for cams made by Wild Country.
Ice Axe
Definition of Ice Axe, a climbing equipment word for a shaft and ice pick for climbing ice and snow.
Definition of Ice Axe, a climbing equipment word for a shaft and ice pick for climbing ice and snow.
Broad Peak Facts
Facts About Broad Peak, the Twelfth Highest Mountain in the World
Facts About Broad Peak, the Twelfth Highest Mountain in the World
Why Climb?
Why go climbing? It's a lot of fun, gets you outside, and challenges you to push the boundaries of the possible. Learn here about some of the risks and rewards that climbing offers.
Why go climbing? It's a lot of fun, gets you outside, and challenges you to push the boundaries of the possible. Learn here about some of the risks and rewards that climbing offers.
Sea of Holes on Whitehorse
Photograph of Matt Peer climbing Sea of Holes on Whitehorse Ledge near North Conway in the White Mountains, New Hampshire.
Photograph of Matt Peer climbing Sea of Holes on Whitehorse Ledge near North Conway in the White Mountains, New Hampshire.
Finger Crack
Definition of Finger Crack, climbing words for a finger-sized crack that is ascend by jamming or wedging a climber's fingers into.
Definition of Finger Crack, climbing words for a finger-sized crack that is ascend by jamming or wedging a climber's fingers into.
Eric Hörst at Cathedral
Photograph of Eric Hörst climbing The Book of Solemnity at Cathedral Ledge near North Conway in the White Mountains, New Hampshire.
Photograph of Eric Hörst climbing The Book of Solemnity at Cathedral Ledge near North Conway in the White Mountains, New Hampshire.
Heel Hook
Definition of Heel Hook, climbing words for an advanced technique when a climber's heel hooks onto a hold.
Definition of Heel Hook, climbing words for an advanced technique when a climber's heel hooks onto a hold.