Latest Climbing Features
Who are the world’s greatest mountaineers? We look at the former greats and up and comers
Our mountaineering expert considers the world’s greatest mountaineers throughout history, as well as casting an eye on those making waves today
What’s more difficult, sport climbing or trad climbing?
Our mountaineering expert on why you should consider sport climbing before trad
“I probably should’ve trained more” – how top climbers Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell prepared for The Devil’s Climb
Legendary climbers Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell reveal how they got in shape for their daring cycling, sailing and climbing expedition to the top of the Devil’s Thumb.
What is a boulder problem?
Our mountaineering expert takes a look at the boulder problem, how problems are graded and revealing the hardest problems in the world
What is summit fever? The deadly all-or-nothing compulsion for the summit
Our mountaineering expert takes a look at summit fever, the sometimes-fatal mindset that occurs when desire overrides judgement in the mountains
Why do climbing ropes get tangled? And how to avoid it
There are several reasons why climbers end up with twisted ropes – but thankfully there are ways to get around the problem
Inspired by nature – 6 times biomimicry has transformed outdoor gear
We look to nature to help us better cope with whatever it hurls at us
"Ultimately, I’m not unaware of the drop" – 5 lessons learned from blind climber Jesse Dufton
He is best known as the first blind person to lead climb the Old Man of Hoy
