Rock climbing naturally brings out the gear geek in all of us. The equipment itself is just plain sexy—and as sport-specific and downright essential as it gets. If you rock climb, or aspire to, you ...

Bouldering has seen an explosion of interest from new athletes and longtime climbers over the last decade or so. Part of that ...

Mammut Sports Group has issued a nationwide recall for three of its popular climbing safety products due to a critical flaw in the carabiner system that could lead to serious injury or death. The ...

A rock climber climbs Smith Rock on May 16, 2020. Federal proposals to gear used in parks would only apply to national parks directly, not state parks like Smith Rock. However, some climbers worry ...

Inspired by two decades of outdoor rock climbing, Arris Composites’ (Berkeley, Calif., U.S.) co-founder and chief engineer, Erick Davidson, sought to develop cams — trad protection designed to be ...

While some climbers brave the crag even in winter, most return with the arrival of spring - longer days, warmer temperatures, and dry rock make for a more enjoyable climbing experience. Beyond the ...