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Rock climbing gear list: an expert guide to the 12 essentials
Our rock climbing gear list covers everything you need as a beginner plus extra kit for once you start getting more ambitious with the grades
What is alpinism? And is it different to mountaineering?
What is alpinism? And is it the same as mountaineering? Our experts take a look at the traditional fast and light approach to climbing big mountains
I went to the Arc’teryx Climb Academy after an 8-year break from my harness – here’s how it's breaking barriers in climbing
Pros and elites abound at this annual event, but they’re here to help everyone gain confidence on the rock
What is El Capitan? And what makes it so special?
We reveal what makes El Capitan, Yosemite National Park's prize rock face so special, and find out how to get to the top
5 things I wish I’d known before my first alpine peak
Taking those first faltering steps into glaciated, big mountain terrain can be daunting: here are five things Mountain Leader Alex Foxfield wishes he’d known before his first alpine peak
Climbing a via ferrata in Corsica: where rugged mountain adventure meets the Mediterranean
We head to the mountainous Mediterranean island of Corsica to hike, mountain bike and climb in one day
18 crazy things climbers and ultra runners do to save weight
Shave valuable ounces off your kit, without compromising safety or breaking any race rules
Do I really need to wear a climbing helmet?
Three compelling arguments for wearing a helmet when you climb
