Latest trad climbing news
What’s more difficult, sport climbing or trad climbing?
Our mountaineering expert on why you should consider sport climbing before trad
What is smearing in climbing? We get to grips with the technique
We explore what smearing in rock climbing is, detailing what it is, how it works and considering whether it’s something hikers do too
Do rock climbing shoes need to be uncomfortable? Our expert guide
Do rock climbing shoes need to be uncomfortable and just how tight should they be exactly? We answer this and more…
How to put on a climbing harness: our step-by-step guide
Our step-by-step guide for how to put on a climbing harness for your rock climbing, mountaineering and ice climbing adventures
How to start rock climbing outdoors: learn the ropes
Interested in moving from the wall to the crag? Read our guide to how to start rock climbing outdoors for tips on safety, etiquette and gear
What is multi-pitch climbing? Get to know big wall adventure
What is multi-pitch climbing? We cover all the basics you need to get more vertical feet out of your days on the crag
What is free climbing? And is it the same as free soloing?
What is free climbing? We break down one of the most misunderstood terms in climbing
