Only climbing wall staff and certified patrons may change holds, routes, or gear on the wall and boulder. Refusal to follow the climbing wall policies or safety instruction of the climbing wall staff ...

Check out these top climbing spots around the world. As a global hub for climbers, Yosemite (below) has to be on the list. It ...

Safety of Helmet-cams Have you ever mounted a mini-camera (e.g. GoPro) onto the climbing helmet of your presenter or contributor and wondered if it was safe to do so?

Climbing helmets were once cumbersome and uncool, and it was thought that with proper technique, you could avoid having to wear one if you climbed carefully enough and avoided an upside-down lead ...

Yep, compared to the short bursts of activity followed by faff and a long belay wait when climbing, scrambling feels like a ...

Climbing rope – Dynamic rope for lead climbing; static for rappelling. Belay device – Assists in managing the rope for safety. Carabiners – Used for securing ropes and protection.

Protect your head at the crag with one of the best climbing helmets, field tested by climbing guide Sean McNally.

A climber with no climbing or other safety gear had to be rescued from where he was trapped on rocks in a Colorado park, officials said. The climber was stuck about 75 feet up on the rocks in the ...