Climbing anything taller than a normal boulder will require more safety equipment, according to both pro climbers. That consists of gear including a harness, rope and belay device (to name a few).

Rock climbing naturally brings out the gear geek in all of us. The equipment itself is just plain sexy—and as sport-specific and downright essential as it gets. If you rock climb, or aspire to ...

The metal bolt hangers and metal equipment on the wall should never be used as a hold or touched. All problems such as loose holds, rope problems, accidents, etc. should be reported to and handled by ...

Examine your climbing equipment before you climb. Do a visual check of your rope, harness, and quickdraws, which are two carabiners connected by strong nylon webbing.

The difference between regular climbing and big wall climbing comes down to magnitude—longer routes, steeper rock faces, more gear to haul, and more calculations to make before you go.

With lighter gear and and the ability to push beyond traditional physical limits, Caldwell is approaching big walls, such as The Diamond on Longs Peak, as a trail runner would, turning what would ...

Indoor and outdoor rock climbing require different outfits best suited to each environment. For indoor climbers, most gyms recommend wearing breathable, flexible, moisture-wicking gym clothes and ...