Latest Climbing Features
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
Is Ben Nevis hard to climb? We ask an expert mountain guide
Is Ben Nevis hard to climb? We ask a local mountain guide about the challenges you can expect on Britain's highest peak, and how to prepare for your adventure
What is lead climbing? Learn the ropes of this Olympic event
A guide to the discipline known as lead climbing, which can take place indoors and outdoors, both competitively and as a leisure activity
Rock climbing terms: the crag slang and jargon you need for the Olympics and beyond
Our expert guide to rock climbing terms, from equipment, moves and climbing styles to the the esoteric slang used by seasoned climbers
