If you rock climb, or aspire to, you won’t be getting very far without most of this stuff. From ropes, camming devices, and state-of-the-art hardware to functional yet fashionable apparel, the right ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Curious about getting into rock climbing? You’re going to need some new gear. | Credit: Westend61 It can seem like the barriers to ...

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With exciting rock climbing documentaries making the activity and its most daring participants grow in popularity, many are interested in giving the sport a try. Described by enthusiasts as equal ...

Nothing like heavy metal and heavy ropes stuffed into a pack to make you wish you d taken up light-packing instead of rock climbing. Who gets to carry the 200-footer? Maybe it s better to take two 160 ...

Among my friends, I’m the de facto outdoor-gear guy. And for years, they’ve consulted me for climbing-gear recommendations, especially if they’re new to the sport and have no idea where to start. I’ve ...

A rock climber climbs Smith Rock on May 16, 2020. Federal proposals to gear used in parks would only apply to national parks directly, not state parks like Smith Rock. However, some climbers worry ...