What is smearing in climbing? The word smear has multiple definitions and we’re certainly not going to get into all of them here. If you aren’t familiar with the smearing rock climbing term, you’d ...

Rock climbing is gaining popularity in India as a sport. Why not challenge yourself to a session this weekend? Beginners have a chance to learn the basics, and build confidence in a rock climbing ...

We talk traditional rock climbing (i.e. “trad climbing”) with Mark Smiley and Vikki Weldon at the Arc’teryx Climbing Academy. The term “Traditional” rock climbing (or as many often refer to as “Trad”) ...

Rock gym managers and climber Anna Pfaff weigh in on when you’re over your head and what’s expected in terms of climbing etiquette outside. With the rise of indoor climbing, what happens when the gym ...

Sports are loved and enjoyed by millions of people. Whether it’s watching the game or playing the game, people can have a great time. My favorite of these is rock climbing. The sport’s objective is as ...

Climbing is back at the Paris 2024 Olympics, and the white knuckle sport is set to wow crowds and draw in new spectators from around the globe. This year it's looking different to its debut at Tokyo ...

A handful of mountaineers stroll towards the cliffs of Saltdean, ice axes at the ready, crampons glinting in the sun, carabiners and quickdraws jangling as they walk. They’re ready to practise their ...

Rock climbing is a total-body workout that engages multiple muscle groups and helps to build strength, endurance, and flexibility. When you climb, you use your arms, legs, core, and back muscles to ...

As temperatures warm up and Red Rock Canyon draws more visitors to its popular climbing routes, safety is top of mind for ...

Royal Robbins, a legendary rock climbing pioneer, died Tuesday at age 82. Robbins helped usher in the golden age of climbing at Yosemite, and he advocated using clean climbing techniques that left no ...