One of the most important safety procedures that one can do before climbing is tying into the rope and anchor system properly. The knot that is most commonly used for tying into a harness is the ...

Mountain Guide Andy Perkins offers his insider tips. Climbing walls are a great way to start climbing and to stay fit. We’ve made it easy for you to discover local climbing wall in your area. Take a ...

Marek, a 17-year-old unaccompanied migrant from Armenia, clasps nervously at the holds at a Paris climbing wall, then overcomes his fear and makes it to the top victorious. Marek was this weekend one ...

Top rope and lead climbing may only occur during supervised climbing wall hours. Climbing equipment including, but not limited to, harnesses, carabineers, belay devices, ropes, and slings must be UIAA ...

Some climbing stores will allow you to hang off a rope in a potential new harness. Once you’ve chosen a harness suitable for your type of climbing and checked it fits well, look out for some ...

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