rock climbing

Our list of unofficial rock climbing rules help keep you and other climbers safe and protect your favorite climbing spots

What is multi-pitch climbing? We cover all the basics you need to get more vertical feet out of your days on the crag

We sit down with Molly Thompson-Smith to discuss the challenges of being a climber of color, coming back from injury and Olympic dreams

We help you get to grips with the different types of rock climbing, the advantages of each, and what you need to get started

Can you rock climb with long nails? We give you the long and the short of the stylish climber’s dilemma

With different types of belay device out there, we look at the pros and cons of each and consider which you should use for different styles of climbing

We explain the main differences between trad climbing vs sport climbing to see how the two compare when it comes to getting vertical

We explain what hangboarding is and when you might want to try hangboarding to improve your finger strength for those crafty crimps, pinches and pockets

We cover the three main uses for a carabiner in rock climbing as well as which type you need for each

What is climbing chalk? We get to grips with the pros and cons of this climbing staple, from whether it actually works to how it impacts the environment