Now, it gets a little more complicated... Trad (traditional) climbing is where the first climber (the 'lead') places their own protection on their way up the rock face and their partner (the 'second') ...

This course will teach you what you need to know to take your love of climbing from the gym to the outdoors! Although not required, taking a lead clinic in our climbing gym is recommended as a ...

"These policies are of detrimental impact to the safety and future of American rock climbing, and would classify ... by pre-installed bolts. The lead climber attaches quickdraws to the bolts ...

If you've been bouldering or climbing in an indoor gym all winter and want to make the move to outdoors climbing, there are a ...

Objectives: To determine if rock climbing is a significant factor in the development of Dupuytren’s disease in men, and, if so, what is the most likely related factor. Methods: Questionnaires were ...

Lead Climbing : Climbers attempt to climb as high as possible on a wall within a specified time limit. They clip their rope into quickdraws attached to the wall as they ascend. The higher they ...

Those who climb indoors are doing something for their health. But climbing shoes contain chemicals of concern that can enter ...

is designed to help youth not only learn about climbing but also help develop self-confidence and personal goal setting. The YCT coaches are Miami students who are dedicated to teaching the sport of ...

Indoor rock climbing is an excellent way for kids ... including auto-belays, top-roping, and lead climbing. Kids can participate in after-school programs, holiday camps, birthday parties, and ...