Want to head outdoors, scale new heights and test the limits of your physical and mental endurance? This beginner’s guide to rock climbing will get you off the ground. I CAN VIVIDLY remember the first ...

There’s nothing as challenging and exhilarating as scaling a vertical rock face. Rock climbing develops sinewy forearms, ripped abs, and well-defined calves. It’s a safer, more accessible version of ...

Lynn Hill, a living legend in rock climbing and one of the climbers profiled in the Discovery Channel documentary, Valley Uprising, shared some of her best rock climbing tips, tricks and techniques in ...

Every subculture comes with its own vocabulary, and for rock climbers, “crag” is as much a part of the rock climbing dictionary as “beef jerky” is. Every subculture comes with its own vocabulary, and ...

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Outdoor rock climbing is not for the faint of heart. Add ice to the mix, and the ante goes up considerably. However, with proper instruction, equipment and a trusted climbing partner, you too may take ...

Climbing can be enjoyed on many levels. At its most spontaneous and basic, just footwear is required. On the other hand, in cold and remote locations a range of equipment and clothing is essential ...