Climbing How To

Our guide to what to look for in a climbing partner helps you avoid the party animal, the cad, and the mooch for a more successful day at the crag

We discuss how to fall bouldering as well as common bouldering injuries and how to position your crash pads correctly to help keep you safe

Our guide to how to choose a climbing harness covers the sizing, proper fit and different types of this important piece of safety equipment, plus when to replace yours

We reveal how to store climbing rope, the benefits of having a rope bag, how to coil your rope efficiently and where, and where not, to store it

When you’re going winter hiking, make sure you know how to attach an ice axe to a backpack properly so that if you fall, the sharp pick doesn’t cause injury

Knowing how to choose an ice axe involves some simple measurements to make sure you have the right length for winter hiking, scrambling and climbing

Your life depends on your rope when you’re on a cliff, so knowing how to clean a climbing rope should be a regular part of your climbing kit care routine

‘Climb when ready!’ How to belay in a range of climbing situations, what devices you can use and how to body belay

We guide you through how to use an ice axe for winter walking, mountaineering and ice climbing, as well as how to use one to stop a fall

Our advice for how to get better at bouldering helps you overcome obstacles so you can solve more problems on the rock