Buying climbing gear can be overwhelming, especially with hundreds of products promising to make you a better climber. This guide breaks down exactly what equipment is worth buying first, what can ...

If you’ve already gained lots of experience scrambling up rock walls but are looking for a new challenge to add to your climbing repertoire—and aren’t afraid of a little cold weather—it may be time to ...

Even if you’ve tried rock climbing indoors, nothing compares to the real deal: scaling crags and slabs outdoors, says world-class climber Steve Bechtel, C.S.C.S. “When you’re out on the trails and ...

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Buying climbing gear can quickly become expensive, especially if you don't know what you actually need. This guide breaks down the essential equipment for gym climbing, sport climbing, trad climbing, ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Climbing has grown in popularity over the past decade — ...

Watch most of the recent climbing flicks, even those made by talented houses like Sender Films, and you’d think there are no women climbers. The hardest, raddest routes are still dominated by men: ...

When it comes to activities that require gear to get started, climbing generally isn’t the most expensive outdoor sport—but it’s also not the cheapest. Putting together a full gym kit, with shoes, ...

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 ...