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Akiyo Noguchi of Team Japan during the Sport Climbing Women's Combined Final

Rock climbing terms: the crag slang and jargon you need for the Olympics and beyond

By Alex Foxfield last updated

Our expert guide to rock climbing terms, from equipment, moves and climbing styles to the the esoteric slang used by seasoned climbers

Climbing
what are approach shoes: Zamberlan El Caps

What are approach shoes? Our expert guide to these technical pieces of footwear

By Ross Taylor last updated

In store or on the web, you've perhaps wondered: what are approach shoes? Our experts go into what sets them apart from standard hikers

Hiking
what is trad climbing: Jessie on a climb

What is trad climbing? Our expert guide to traditional rock climbing

By Alex Foxfield last updated

What is trad climbing? We consider what separates trad from other climbing disciplines, along with where you can do it and what equipment is needed

Climbing
Do rock climbing shoes need to be uncomfortable?: Scarpa Instinct Lace climbing shoes

Do rock climbing shoes need to be uncomfortable? Our expert guide

By Alex Foxfield published

Do rock climbing shoes need to be uncomfortable and just how tight should they be exactly? We answer this and more…

Climbing
how to put on a climbing harness: Alex in the Peaks

How to put on a climbing harness: our step-by-step guide

By Alex Foxfield published

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

Climbing
a guide to climbing rating systems: climber on rock wall

A guide to climbing rating systems in the US and Europe

By Alex Foxfield last updated

A guide to climbing rating systems to help you compare trad to sport, US to UK, bouldering to scrambling and everything in between

Climbing