Climbing Features

Our mountaineering expert considers the world’s greatest mountaineers throughout history, as well as casting an eye on those making waves today

Our mountaineering expert on why you should consider sport climbing before trad

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.

Our mountaineering expert takes a look at the boulder problem, how problems are graded and revealing the hardest problems in the world

Our mountaineering expert takes a look at summit fever, the sometimes-fatal mindset that occurs when desire overrides judgement in the mountains

There are several reasons why climbers end up with twisted ropes – but thankfully there are ways to get around the problem

We look to nature to help us better cope with whatever it hurls at us

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 a local mountain guide about the challenges you can expect on Britain's highest peak, and how to prepare for your adventure

A guide to the discipline known as lead climbing, which can take place indoors and outdoors, both competitively and as a leisure activity