Climbing Gear
Latest about Climbing Gear

"We can get anybody to the top" - meet the organization helping adventurers living with disabilities achieve their climbing dreams
By Will Symons published
Anyone Can aims to help people living with disabilities get outdoors and find their community through the power of climbing

Haglöfs LIM ZT Flex Trousers review: peak-performing pants for mountaineers and hill hikers, with a price to match
By Pat Kinsella published
Ultra-light and super-stretchy hiking trousers for tackling technical trails, scrambling routes, alpine terrain and proper tall peaks

Our climbing expert described these four-star La Sportiva shoes as "soft, precise, very elastic and reactive," and they're over $50 off in the big REI Anniversary sale
By Will Symons published
Deals The Solution Comp Climbing shoes from La Sportiva deliver reliable performance in tough, technical climbing environments, whether you're indoors or out

The "mindblowing" new Arc'teryx climbing backpack weighs less than your Yeti water bottle – and the material is 8 times stronger
By Julia Clarke published
The new pack is astonishingly light and the brand says it's "ultra-durable" for rock, ice, and alpine climbing

"Running up a mountain like a bird spreading its wings": Karl Egloff's quest to become the fastest man to climb the seven summits
By Will Symons published
The 44-year-old speed climber has Mount Everest in his sights as he strives to become the fastest to climb the tallest mountains on all seven continents

Watch Babsi Zangerl become the first person to flash Yosemite’s El Capitan in new Black Diamond climbing film
By Will Symons published
The Austrian climber made history with the stunning flash climb - here's how it happened

Black Diamond boosts prices: your gear could cost 25% more thanks to new tariffs – here's how to save
By Julia Clarke last updated
The Utah-based brand says it's raising prices starting on May 5

Potentially harmful air pollution in climbing gyms is “comparable to multi-lane roads in megacities," say researchers
By Will Symons published
Climbing shoes contain potentially harmful chemical additives, which are released by abrasion on the wall when you climb
Advnture Newsletter
All the latest inspiration, tips and guides to help you plan your next Advnture!