Climbing How To

How to watch After months of anticipation, the first round of the 2025 IFSC World Cup is upon us – here's how to watch where you are

Our mountaineering expert provides a step-by-step guide on how to put crampons on for your winter walking and alpine adventures this winter

In the wake of a tragedy on a popular British ridge, our hiking expert shares his tips on how to stay safe on mountain ridges

When it comes to choosing climbing shoes, the choice is overwhelming: here’s our expert guide to getting hold of the right pair

Knowing how to clean rock climbing shoes will optimize their performance on the rock, and your climbing partner will thank you for it too...

Our straightforward guide on how to start sea cliff climbing, including its unique challenges and the equipment you’ll need

Our guide on how to train for bouldering in order to improve your strength, balance, flexibility and endurance so that your problems are boulder problems, not training ones

Our step-by-step guide for how to put on a climbing harness for your rock climbing, mountaineering and ice climbing adventures

Gear rentals can be cheaper, more convenient and better for the planet than buying kit – here’s how to go about it

If you’ve noticed that your traction isn’t what it used to be or your crampon teeth are starting to look more rounded than sharp, it’s time to sharpen up