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 ...

The author climbed and performed crevasse rescue training in the best climbing harnesses. Sean McNally. To test these harnesses, I took them climbing. I’ve used most of these harnesses for years over ...

Climbing Technology member of SKYLOTEC presents a dedicated range of equipment for multi-pitch climbing, designed to ensure ...

How to Tie-in to a Climbing Harness. 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 ...

The main difference between bouldering and rock climbing is that in bouldering you don’t use any of the typical rock climbing gear, such as a harness, ropes, belays and protection. trad climber ...

Africa has some of the world's oldest and tallest trees, making it an amazing adventure to climb these natural giants ...

Once reserved for mountain towns, iron-rung climbing courses called via ferratas are showing up in places like Columbus, Ohio. Here’s where else to try one.

When your rope starts to fray, display cuts, or is overly soft or hard, it's time for retirement. If you've been regularly ...

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.

In climbing vocabulary, the figure eight knot is a must-know knot that’s as reliable as it is simple. It’s the go-to choice for securing a climber’s harness to the rope, creating a strong ...

Harnesses, helmets, ropes, and all hardware are provided at the climbing wall. No gear belonging to UNG should leave the climbing wall area. Participants must use UNG hardware. Only ATC style belay ...