Ice climbing is a constantly changing sport because ice routes change over time, unlike mountain climbing where the terrain stays the same. The adrenaline rush that accompanies scaling freezing walls of ice...
A rock climbing harness provides safety and security to athletes as they scale natural and man made mountains and walls. The harness fits around the waist and legs and is outfitted with attachments for ropes...
One of the main things that attracts people to rock climbing as a recreational activity is the chance to spend time outdoors, enjoying nature while also getting good, healthy exercise. Rock climbing allows...
Few sports offer the physical and mental challenges of climbing. Whether climbers are interested in learning the sport of climbing or already a seasoned professional, they can explore the many avenues...
My name is Ned and I am leading a group of 10 climbers to Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa in July/August of 2009. I have experience in climbing but 19,340 foot Kilimanjaro (or Kili) will be my highest to...
Climbing Shoes 101 In general, there is no such thing as an "all-around" pair of climbing shoes. Each type of shoe has it's own characteristics, advantages, and drawbacks. And in a move no one saw coming -...